with contributions from J. C. Haynes, E. A. Agard, Law , M. B. Rosenberry
On Sunday afternoon, October 4, Judge Hanna delivered his first lecture in Minneapolis at the Metropolitan Opera House, under the auspices of First Church of Christ, scientist.
Christian Science frequently refers to the "errors of belief," and to illustrate what is meant we may say that if a person were to claim that twice two is five, we should all agree that it was a mere belief, that it is not true, and by applying science, or the truth of the principle of mathematics, to this conclusion.
My beloved Students:—If your right hand is not to know what your left hand doeth, may I ask you to change hands, and allow me to thank you deep down in my heart for the gift of $1,632.
In
a late address before the national conference of Unitarian churches, a well-known publicist has cited many encouraging intimations of the growth of religious sentiment, and among other things he notes the public conscience, which he regards as "more acute to-day than at any time in the history of mankind;" the place of temperance in general thought; the recognition of the right of agreement; the increase of the spirit of reconciliation; the more dominant religious spirit in the adjustment of international affairs, and the universal exaltation of character over creeds.
A very
prominent minister has recently said, "To be a Christian is: first, to accept Christ as a personal Saviour; second, to imitate him as a personal example; third, to assimilate his spirit into one's own life.
with contributions from EMMA E. FISKE, JOHN S. HATCH, CHARLES A. FISKE, L. H. WHITHAM, EDWARD E. NORWOOD, G. W. DUFFUS, WILLIAM M. WOOD, ROSE BARNWELL NORWOOD
To the influence of Goethe we may ascribe the constant disposition to crush the human being by contrasting and comparing him with the Infinite, as if the true greatness of man did not consist precisely in the consciousness of the Infinite which surrounds him without impeding his action; as if the eternity which is before and behind us were not also within us; as if from high above the earth we tread a voice did not reach us from time to time, bidding us onward, in action, in faith, and in the consciousness of our dignity.
I have just been reading a testimony in the Sentinel of one who had tired of the pleasures of sense, had not read his Bible for twenty years, and who, in the bitterness of his heart, cried out to know God.
ELLA SMITH
with contributions from MARY McCAFFERTY
Thirteen years last April I first heard of Christian Science, and like a great many others I turned to it as a last resort, having exhausted the skill of three of the best physicians in northeastern Iowa.
Believing that our experience and healing in Christian Science will be of interest to other business men, I shall speak of some of the blessings we have received.
Wishing to acknowledge some of the benefits I have received in Christian Science, I send the following statement regarding the instantaneous healing of broken bones, which proves that truth, scientifically applied, is the greatest of all surgeons.
with contributions from A. S. COATS, CELIA PARKER WOOLEY, GEO. T. ANGELL
"Ah," says one, "but this special outpouring of the Spirit upon the early Christians at their baptism was for the purpose of empowering them to work miracles, and the age of miracles is past.
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with contributions from EMMA E. FISKE, JOHN S. HATCH, CHARLES A. FISKE, L. H. WHITHAM, EDWARD E. NORWOOD, G. W. DUFFUS, WILLIAM M. WOOD, ROSE BARNWELL NORWOOD