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"THE SWEET AMENITIES OF LOVE"
Throughout the writings of Mary Baker Eddy it is emphasized that the understanding and demonstration of divine Love are essential requirements in Christian Science healing. Mrs. Eddy's life, her teachings, and her establishment of the Christian Science movement were inspired by an unselfed love for humanity. She writes in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 113): "The vital part, the heart and soul of Christian Science, is Love. Without this, the letter is but the dead body of Science,—pulseless, cold, inanimate"
The Manual of The Mother Church, which was written by Mrs. Eddy for the guidance and protection of the members of her Church, includes "A Rule for Motives and Acts," which contains this arresting statement (Art. VIII, Sect. 1): "In Science, divine Love alone governs man; and a Christian Scientist reflects the sweet amenities of Love, in rebuking sin, in true brotherliness, charitableness, and forgiveness."
It is quite evident that it is the duty and privilege of every Christian Scientist to strive to understand and obey this Rule. The provisions of the Manual are not dictatorial demands or personal opinions, but are divinely inspired guides, impelled by God, divine Principle. As they are obeyed, they demonstrate Christian Science.
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August 9, 1958 issue
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THE QUALITY OF MERCY
RUTH T. KNIGHT
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THE LIGHT THAT NEVER FAILS
DUMONT BEERBOWER
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"AN ATMOSPHERE THAT HEALS AND SAVES"
LYDIA CHIN MAHONE
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CHARITY
Mary Lucretia Barker Franklin
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LOVE, THE FRIEND OF MAN
VERNON H. BLAIR
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"THE SWEET AMENITIES OF LOVE"
ETHEL MUNRO GOSS
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"TRIED AND PURIFIED"
CARL J. WELZ
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HEREDITY NOT A LAW
RUTH M. KRAUSE
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TESTIMONY MEETING
Mollie Ruth Bottoms
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THE VALUE OF ENTERTAINING CHRIST
John J. Selover
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GOD'S ALLNESS
Helen Wood Bauman
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For some time I have felt an...
Ann Drabik Welge
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We heard of Christian Science...
Irmgard Holsten
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Mrs. Eddy says in Science and Health...
Annabelle Wilson
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As far back as I can remember...
Helen M. Roseman
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"The steps of a good man are...
Betty Jeanne Weigman
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I am so grateful to God for Christian Science...
Enid I. Webb
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Christian Science has been the...
Soledad Caples
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I am grateful for the privilege I...
Luther T. Mayo
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As a child, I was brought up in...
Joyce Wilson Robbins
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Signs of the Times
with contributions from Robert M. Rice