August 12, 1905
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On the 5th, on board the yacht Mayflower in Oyster Bay, Long Island, President Roosevelt completed his high task of bringing together representatives appointed by Japan and Russia to treat for peace.
THOSE
who have advanced the theory that evil is "undeveloped good," or that it is "good in the making," have not enlightened us as to the probable time required to complete the process.
THOSE
investigating Christian Science sometimes ask whether the application of its teaching to business and finance, which are material, is not making an improper or selfish use of its sacred law.
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the greatest theme presented in the sacred writings is that of love, but closely allied to this is the thought of obedience; indeed, the one without the other is impossible of manifestation.
There may be cranks among these Scientists, as in every religious sect, but it is by no means made up of cranks, for some of the most prominent people in the city are devout worshipers and are regular attendants at both the midweek and the Sunday meetings.
Physicians admit unreservedly that Christian Science is the only successful treatment in combating maladies which have their seat in the brain, for no medicine can alleviate imaginary pain.
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A large audience filled the handsome auditorium of First Church of Christ, Scientist, last night [June 18], to hear Mr.
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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.
[THE following letter displays such a keen appreciation of our Leader's work that we take pleasure in giving it prominence.
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following quotation from the New York World of August 8, marks the closing of a case which occasioned much sensational comment in the latter part of 1902, and which was quite extensively reported in the newspapers at that time.
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recognition of the naturalness, the need, and the Scriptural authorization of spiritual healing, is becoming so general that it no longer begets surprise, but while admitting the legitimacy of the position of Christian Science in this regard, many religious writers display a zeal in their effort to find occasions for reserve in accepting its teaching, which evidences the force of their prejudice, as well as the intensity of their respecting the results of the ever-increasing influence of Christian Science on public thought.
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present age gives promise of true progress, for the scientific impulse has entered all fields of human experience, and is making constant demand that every theory and every undertaking shall be subjected to scientific tests, that their value to mankind may be accurately determined.
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A RICH,
retired New York business man has been chosen First Reader in the new Christian Science Church at Ninety-sixth Street and Central Park West.
It is with a sense of duty to God as well as to my fellow-man, that I undertake to write this testimony, hoping that it may give cheer to some one who is now discouraged.
I wish to express my gratitude for Christian Science, and for the many blessings that have come to me and my family from this blessed Christ-truth, revealed to our age through Mrs.
Nearly eight years ago Christian Science was first brought to my attention through the healing of my sister, who had been a semi-invalid for several years previous.
Shortly after rising one morning, I was attacked by a sharp pain which seemed to encircle my waist; it was so severe for a time that, when stooping or sitting, I could scarcely raise myself up.
My gratitude for Christian Science cannot be expressed in words.
About five years ago I became interested in Christian Science through reading our text-book, Science and Health by Mrs.
I wish to express, in a small way, my gratitude for Christian Science.
What Christian Science has done for me in the last eighteen months, it would take too long for me to tell, but I will relate some of the benefits I have received.
About a year after I was healed of pulmonary consumption by Christian Science, I had a severe attack of pleurisy, and no practitioner being within reach, I strove to demonstrate for myself, but without success.
In my hopeless endeavor to put out a fire caused by exploding alcohol, I found, after the firemen had gone, that my hands were badly burned.
My heart goes out in thankfulness to God for the revelation of Truth as it is given to us in Science and Health, knowing by experience that it brings to us life, liberty, and love.
There is so much for which to be thankful, but just now I was thinking of what it means to me, to be free from sensitiveness to climate, atmosphere, and immediate environment.
In the light of twenty centuries of Christian teaching; in a more general recognition of brotherhood; in the kindlier spirit introduced through the progress of a higher civilization, it is inconceivable that Christian nations should believe war to be justifiable under any condition.
