mortal anticipations,--such as first led me to the feet of Christian
Science,--seems to be requisite at every stage of advancement. Though our
first lessons are changed, modified, broadened, yet their core is
constantly renewed; as the law of the chord remains unchanged, whether we
are dealing with a simple Latour exercise or with the vast Wagner Trilogy.

A general rule is, that my students should not allow their movements to be
controlled by other students, even if they are teachers and practitioners
of the same blessed faith. The exception to this rule should be very rare.

The widest power and strongest growth have always been attained by those
loyal students who rest on divine Principle for guidance, not on
themselves; and who locate permanently in one section, and adhere to the
orderly methods herein delineated.

At this period my students should locate in large cities, in order to do
the greatest good to the greatest number, and therein abide. The population
of our principal cities is ample to supply many practitioners, teachers,
and preachers with work. This fact interferes in no way with the prosperity
of each worker; rather does it represent an accumulation of power on his
side which promotes the ease and welfare of the workers. Their liberated
capacities of mind enable Christian Scientists to consummate much good or
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.

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