June 3, 1905
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In view of the fact that immigration this year points to the breaking of all records, indicating a total of over one million — one-eightieth of the population of the United States — most of it coming from Italy, Hungary, and Russia, President Roosevelt is said to be considering the idea of presenting the problem to Congress as constituting a serious peril and urging drastic action.
History
records constant vitalizations of religious thought, which were followed by corresponding attempts to express in dogma or creed a final statement of truth.
Thine, O Lord, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine.
Among
the countless good things that Christian Science has brought to the world is an understanding of these words in our Lord's Prayer, "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
Every
step taken in the Christian Science movement has been a progressive one.
Lord
, when the wistful gray of new day—breakingDeepens to joyous gold,—maturer morn,—Gladly my heart, its fears of night forsaking,Turneth to Thee, in whom all hope is born.
It has been well said that "The common sense that teaches us that the earth is flat, that the sun moves around the earth, and other obvious, visible facts is mistaken.
Denouncers of Christian Science will have some food for thought in the report from the United States pension office to the effect that a large number of pensioners have lately been giving up their pensions, claiming that they have been healed of their physical disabilities by Christian Science.
The act defining manslaughter, in which Christian Scientists have been so much interested, has been passed by both Senate and House, has been signed by the governor, and has thus become a law.
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The author of the Christian Science text—book takes no patients, does not consult on disease, nor read letters referring to these subjects.
We
are in receipt of an inquiry regarding the custom which prevails in some places, of preparing synopses of the Lesson—Sermons for the newspapers, and we are constrained to say in reply that while we believe the practice has grown up without any one intending to do harm, yet the giving out of these synopses is a menace to the integrity of the work of the Bible Lesson Committee, whose members have given much time and thought to the preparation of these Sermons.
Among
the various activities of the Christian Science movement, the Reading Room work has an important place, and, all Christian Scientists are solicitous that nothing be permitted to hinder its efficiency.
He
who feels and rightly interprets the "witchery of the woods" these fragrant days, will have no difficulty in understanding the power of that spell which has rested on all primitive peoples as they have observed the phenomena nature and of human experience.
When I first heard of Christian Science, soon after my father and uncle had passed away, within a week of each other, I could in no way understand it.
A great happiness is surely given us, when we are privileged to testify to the healing power of Christ, Truth.
It is a pleasure to acknowledge the great benefits which have come to me through Christian Science.
I cannot longer refrain from expressing my appreciation of the Sentinel.
I cannot remember a time when I was not delicate.
I feel it a duty to contribute my heartfelt thanks for God's gift—Christian Science.
About seven years ago I was suffering from pulmonary difficulties,—pains in the chest and side,—and could sit up only a portion of the day.
Although I first heard of Christian Science about twelve years ago, I never had the privilege of investigating it until I heard of it through my mother, who lives in Seattle, Washington.
Perhaps there are others like myself who have been reading our text-book for several years, and during that period of time may not have realized the many benefits to be derived therefrom, but, like the plant, their whole nature has been undergoing a change.
I wish to offer my testimony in loving gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me and mine.
For five months I have been trying to give my testimony to what seemed wonderful at the time.
For nearly four years I have known of Christian Science, During that time I have been healed of several diseases, I had rheumatism very badly, and was mentally depressed; so much so, that I very often concluded life was not worth living.
I am very grateful for what Christian Science has done for me.
I am more than grateful to be counted as one of God's little ones, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
All these modern substitutes for the church exploited by men and women, separately or unitedly, seek congeniality and efficiency by selection.
