The Postmaster General states: "As nearly as can be estimated the cost of carrying a pound of seeds furnished by the Department of Agriculture for free distribution, varies from five to eight cents.
In
the account of the overcoming of Goliath by David, found in the first book of Samuel, there is given a clear statement of fact respecting evil which is frequently overlooked; viz.
During
that glorious period when the Italian renaissance was awakening the slumbering consciousness of the Dark Ages into a new birth of art and science, there lay in the picturesque streets of beautiful Florence a huge, unsightly stone.
All sects and creeds can show by the Bible a foundation for what they believe, and I here give one passage that seems to me to favor Christian Science: "Is any sick among you?
Christian Science is mathematically demonstrable, but it does not necessarily follow that every student is a master Scientist and capable of solving every problem.
While it may be true that Jesus did not state specifically that sickness is unreal, it may also be said that he never made the positive assertion that sickness is a reality.
The Christian Science people must be given credit for a sincere desire to more truly reflect the life, precepts, and works of the blessed Master than any other church has done these nineteen hundred years.
The work upon the extension of The Mother Church is proceeding with such rapidity that a large amount of money is required at this time, and it is necessary for the Treasurer to receive largely increased contributions at once.
In
publishing testimonies of healing in the Sentinel and Journal it is of course necessary that we should be governed by certain rules, and adherence to these rules makes it impossible for us to publish every testimony received.
Among
the many lessons taught us in the parable of the talents is this, that the force and pertinence of a rebuke are revealed no less clearly in the attempted self-extenuation of those who treat it with neglect than in the alert responsiveness of those who give it welcome.
AT
no other period in human history have there been so many theories as to the best training for children,— the best means of advancing their physical, mental, and moral well being,— as at the present time.
with contributions from ALBERT E. MILLER, MARIE PRENTISS, KATE N. FOOTE, FRANK H. LEONARD, Louise C. Peelar, EMILIE HELENE HEUGH, JOHN G.HEUGH, JESSIE B. RICHMOND, MARY L. RICHMOND, Lillie V. Boardman
After years of invalidism, and treatment from many kind physicians without any lasting benefit, I went to see a specialist, who informed me that a surgical operation was the only thing which would relieve me, but he said I need not expect to be very strong afterwards.
A little over two years ago I became interested in Christian Science, since which time I have taken great delight in reading the Christian Science literature, and especially in the study of the text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
Eleven years ago, during a treatment in Christian Science, I took off my glasses and have never used them since, although a prominent physician had told me the day before that I would never be able to use my eyes without them.
I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude for Christian Science, for its wonderful revelation of man's at-one-ment with God, its revelation of glorious possibilities, unlimited by any sense of error.
As
theological scholars recognize their essential oneness notwithstanding differing denominational names and deep differences of judgment as to important matters— because of their unity in purpose, spirit, and method, so will the Church come to an increasing unity — not because of compromises in dogma and polity, but because of the increasing sense of a vital oneness in purpose and in method.
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with contributions from ALBERT E. MILLER, MARIE PRENTISS, KATE N. FOOTE, FRANK H. LEONARD, Louise C. Peelar, EMILIE HELENE HEUGH, JOHN G.HEUGH, JESSIE B. RICHMOND, MARY L. RICHMOND, Lillie V. Boardman