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The two articles which follow were published in the Sentinel of June 18, but through a printer's mistake the types became mixed in part of the edition, hence this republication in correct form.
Sickness is the result of sin. In Christian Science, however, the term sin is not restricted in its application to wilful wrongs, but refers to any deviation from the right, including even our ignorant mistakes. Sickness is possible because one's thought and conduct do not afford a sufficient defence against it. It is not what one knows but fails to practise, which renders him immune from sickness; but the condition in which one actually lives.
As in mathematics, it is not one's belief in the rule which produces results, but the correct application thereof. Christian Science is advantageous only to those who deport themselves according to what they know. As in mathematics, while Science points out the way, the pupil must do the work. A Christian Scientist may have an advantage over his neighbor in having ascertained what he ought to do, but he reaps his reward only in proportion as he puts this knowledge into practice. John did not say, Blessed are they who know the commandments, for the mere purpose of being posted, but "Blessed are they that do his commandments." The blessing comes to the doer, not to the mere hearer, of the Word. To attain to such an understanding and realization of the truth as to become entirely and permanently immune from sickness and suffering, requires a life-work and continued watchfulness.
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July 2, 1904 issue
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The Lessons of Obedience
BLANCHE H. HOGUE.
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Giving Account
W. S. MORRIS, JR.
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"According as we Love"
A. H. M.
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"The Mantle of Charity"
GRACE WHITE.
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The Touch of Truth
H. K. M.
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The word "philosophy," as defined by Webster, is "literally...
Richard P. Verrall
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To the Christian Scientist, prayer means more than a...
Lloyd B. Coate
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Christian Scientists gladly recognize that a large majority...
Clarence A. Buskirk with contributions from Ruskin
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Resolved
AGNES FLORIDA CHALMERS.
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The Lectures
with contributions from John H. Wheeler, Willis F. Gross, Leslie S. Everts
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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Another Expression of Gratitude
Editor with contributions from William B. Johnson, Mary B. G. Eddy
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A Donation Acknowledged
Geo. H. Kinter
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Church Dedicated at Grand Island, Neb.
with contributions from L. A. Glade, M. B. G. Eddy
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Letters to our Leader
with contributions from Caleb H. Cushing, Herbert W. Beck
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Christian Science came to me in my darkest hour,—all...
Lucy E. Mather
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It was fear and despondency that caused me to cry out...
Adelia Gilliam Morgan
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I became interested in Christian Science through the experience...
Pattie C. Jett with contributions from Phyllis von Holthoir
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Christian Science came to my aid at the time in my life...
Besse Phelps Stone with contributions from Cherokee A. Smith
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Let me say, first of all, that I thank God and also Mrs. Eddy...
Fannie Chambers
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From our Exchanges
with contributions from Walter Rauschenbusch, L. A., G. Campbell Morgan
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Notices
with contributions from Stephen A. Chase