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224 the Bible to India; but can it be said that they explain it practically, as Jesus did, when hundreds die there annually from serpent-bites?

Understanding spiritual law, and knowing there is no material law, Jesus said: “These signs shall follow them

that believe: They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”

Jesus' promise was perpetual. Had it been given only to his immediate disciples, the Scriptural passage would read you, not them. The purpose of his great life-work extends through time, and touches universal humanity. Its Principle is infinite, extending beyond the pale of a single period or a limited following. As time moves on, the healing elements of pure Christianity will be fairly dealt with, sought, and taught, and will glow in all the grandeur of universal goodness.

A little leaven leavens the whole lump. A little understanding of Christian Science proves the truth of all

I Say of it. Because you cannot walk on the water and raise the dead, you have no right to question the great might of Divine Science in this direction. Be thankful that Jesus, who was its true demonstrator, did this, and left his example for us. We can use only what we understand, and must prove our faith by our works.

One should not tarry in the storm if the body is freezing, or remain in the devouring flames. Unable to prevent bad results, one should avoid their

occasion. To do otherwise is to resemble a pupil in addition, who attempts to solve a problem of