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We are all familiar with the Quarterly in the vest-pocket size but probably do not appreciate it as thoroughly as this English soldier who wrote:

“It gave me great pleasure to receive the little Christian Science Quarterly you so kindly sent me, and you may be sure that it will be put to good use. It is further evidence of the immeasurable good performed in this world by our Leader.”

Mention must also be made of the small Song Book printed in vest-pocket size for the use of those in service. It was a selection of hymns taken from the Christian Science Hymnal and arranged for male voices, including all of Mrs. Eddy's hymns and a number of other well-known ones, especially those which are particularly helpful to a Christian warrior.

In connection with these little books, which met a most cordial reception everywhere, one of our Workers tells this interesting incident: “One Sunday evening as I was passing the stockade I asked permission of the Prison Officer to offer each of the prisoners a copy of our Song Book. He looked it over