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Vol. XLIV, No. 2
ISSN 0032-0420
February 1979
ARTICLES
Seven Proofs of God' s True Church
2
After 2550 Years ... Jews Are a Nation Again! . Prophecy
Fulfilled?
4
Process Foretold 45 Year-s Ago in This Magazine:
The Rocky Road Toward European Unity
8
Part Four: The United States and Britain in Prophecy
13
The Story of the Ambassador lnternational Cultural
Foundation: The Celebration of Lite
20
"No, Thank You , l 'm on a Diet ... "
24
Forty-five Years of Help and Hope
27
Vital "Keys" to Success in Prayer
30
What the World Needs Now ls ... Hope
36
FEATURES
Personal from Herbert W. Armstrong
'The World Tomorrow' Radio and TV Logs
34
In Brief
43
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