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My earliest recollection of Christian Science was about...
My earliest recollection of Christian Science was about the year 1898. I attended a Christian Science service at that time, although then too young to grasp anything of its teachings. These were gradually unfolded to me as I grew up. I was healed of many ailments from which I had suffered for several years previously,—in fact, was lifted out of the effects of almost every disease which came on me in childhood; and to-day I know it was nothing but Christian Science which saved me from the "slough of despond" and the grave.
It was my privilege in my younger days to attend a Christian Science Sunday School. I tried always to rely upon what I had been taught, trusting God, the great deliverer, to lead me onward to higher attainment of the understanding of the power of Truth to heal and save. I could hardly begin to tell of all the wonderful experiences which have come to me through Christian Science. I wish to relate, however, a few of the most interesting ones, as proof that Christian Science has not failed me whenever and wherever I have tried to apply its rules, as laid down in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
Early in 1913 I met with a serious accident when standing over a machine I was operating. The middle finger of the left hand was caught in the machinery and cut off just below the nail. I instantly applied what I understood of the truth; and how wonderfully Truth did work! I left at once to have the finger bandaged; and I did not experience the least pain or pass any restless nights. I returned home, never for a moment believing that my finger could not be healed, knowing and holding steadfastly to these words from page 259 of Science and Health, "The Christlike understanding of scientific being and divine healing includes a perfect Principle and idea,—perfect God and perfect man,—as the basis of thought and demonstration;" and on page 477, "Were it otherwise, man would be annihilated."
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September 29, 1923 issue
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True Magnitude
JOHN ELLIS SEDMAN
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Newness
MARION STEWARD
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Abraham and Melchizedek
WARWICK A. TYLER
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"Who shall ascend?"
ELIZABETH WARREN MULLER
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"Thou shalt not covet"
MARGARETTE ROOT ZAHLER
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Home
NONA E. KING
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The Sabbath Day
MARY CAROLYN HAYWOOD
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Aspiration
FANNY KINDER GRIBBON
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A certain writer for the Advertiser and other papers...
Judge Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication for The Mother Church, in the
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The basis of Christian Science is the Scriptural teaching...
W. Stuart Booth, Committee on Publication for the State of Colorado, in the
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Christian Science explains the difference between Spirit...
Theodore Burkhart, Committee on Publication for the State of Oregon, in the
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Christian Science has become known all over the civilized...
Mrs. Gudrun G. Jensen, Committee on Publication for Norway, in
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Faith healing, as commonly understood, is blind, unintelligent...
Richard H. Smith, Committee on Publication for the State of Montana, in the
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Autosuggestion is neither a factor in, nor the basis of,...
Hiram W. Hayes, Committee on Publication for the District of Columbia, in the
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Christian Science is founded on the immutable truths of...
Joseph Axtell, Committee on Publication for Somersetshire, England, in the
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In human belief it would appear to be easier to destroy...
Stanley M. Sydenham, Committee on Publication for Yorkshire, England, in the
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Transparency
ELENORA E. PIKE
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No Uncertainty
Albert F. Gilmore
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"Thou hast been a shelter for me"
Duncan Sinclair
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True Riches
Ella W. Hoag
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I came into Christian Science about three years ago, and...
Arthur Ernest McCann
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For six years previous to coming to Christian Science...
Elizabeth H. Gardner
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My earliest recollection of Christian Science was about...
Frederick L. Degener
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Shortly after commencing the study of Christian Science,...
Ida M. Geisreiter
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About eighteen years ago, gratitude for a wonderful...
Lessie H. Peay
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About six years ago, when we first took up the study of...
Clinton R. Frede
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I feel privileged to express my gratitude to God for...
George M. Fouratt
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Coworkers
MABELLE C. PERKINS
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Signs of the Times
with contributions from Salem Bland, Sparks W. Melton