Many
essays and books, more or less convincing, have been written with the purpose of proving the truth of Christianity, a subject of the greatest importance to all mankind.
Before
I heard the welcome message of Christian Science, brought to us by the inspired writings of our Leader, when I read this passage from the Psalms it only spoke to me of that state of bliss to which we had been taught death alone was the door.
Sweet
child of joy, that waking ever pourestOut from a heart of love to Love's own heart thy lays,Fitting and perfect,—He whom thou adorestHath wakeful ear for thy perpetual praise!
In 1902 in New York, for the first and only time in this country, an indictment for manslaughter was found in consequence of the death of a patient under Christian Science treatment.
Says
the Boston Herald of to-day: A transfer of more than usual interest has just been concluded in Brookline, and deeds filed at the Norfolk registry, Dedham.
It
is a noticeable fact that editorial mention of Christian Science has become more frequent than formerly, while the tone of such comment as now appears in newspapers and magazines is much more kindly than heretofore, and we believe this is due in a large measure to the better understanding of the subject which has resulted from the work of the Board of Lectureship as well as that of the Publication Committee.
To be always sure of divine guidance would give courage in the face of asserted danger, but the sense of timidity and uncertainty which is so prevalent shows that mortals generally do not understand how to avail themselves of it.
In thinking of the many blessings for which I am grateful, I would like to tell others of the following case, which is an especial cause for gratitude.
I have enjoyed the blessing of Christian Science for about six years, and have been so wonderfully helped, both through treatment and the study of our text-book, that I feel it to be my duty to give my testimony to the field.
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