else evil; therefore their examples either excel or fall short of other
religionists; and they must be found dwelling together in harmony, if even
they compete with ecclesiastical fellowship and friendship.

It is often asked which revision of Science and Health is the best. The
arrangement of my last revision, in 1890, makes the subject-matter clearer
than any previous edition, and it is therefore better adapted to
spiritualize thought and elucidate scientific healing and teaching. It has
already been proven that this volume is accomplishing the divine purpose to
a remarkable degree. The wise Christian Scientist will commend students and
patients to the teachings of this book, and the healing efficacy thereof,
rather than try to centre their interest on himself.

Students whom I have taught are seldom benefited by the teachings of other
students, for scientific foundations are already laid in their minds which
ought not to be tampered with. Also, they are prepared to receive the
infinite instructions afforded by the Bible and my books, which mislead no
one and are their best guides.

The student may mistake in his conception of Truth, and this error, in an
honest heart, is sure to be corrected. But if he misinterprets the text to
his pupils, and communicates, even unintentionally, his misconception of
Truth, thereafter he will find it more difficult to rekindle his own light
or to enlighten them. Hence, as a rule, the student should explain only
Recapitulation, the chapter for the class-room, and leave Science and
Health to God's daily interpretation.

Christian Scientists should take their textbook into the schoolroom the
same as other teachers; they should ask questions from it, and be answered
according to it,--occasionally reading aloud from the book to corroborate