April 7, 1906
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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.
One
of the most interesting features of modern agriculture is the development of varieties of grains, fruit, vegetables, etc.
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.
Whatever may be thought of Christian Science, it must be conceded that it is a healthful religion.
"Have faith in God" is the startingpoint in all forms of Christian belief, and Christian Science assuredly encourages this faith.
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.
There is now, and has been for the past fifty years, too much blame laid to intemperance as the chief cause of poverty.
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.
As a rule, all Christian people believe that God is omnipotent and accept the Scriptural statements to that effect.
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.
Christian Science is about as narrow as mathematics; it is as limited, and at the same time as unlimited, as truth always is.
These things I do engage to do: Hourly to keep my doing true To what my conscience knows;
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Each branch Church of Christ, Scientist, is requested to send, on or before May I, a report of its total membership.
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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 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.
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The next admission of candidates to membership in The Mother Church will be June 5, 1906.
With feelings of deep gratitude I send this testimony of my healing in Christian Science.
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.
Three years ago I was healed of what a number of physicians called valvular heart trouble.
Three years ago I had a very severe attack of neuralgia of the face and head.
When our little boy was three months old he was taken sick with some trouble of the stomach and there was an entire stoppage of the bowels.
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.
It is with gratitude that I give this testimony.
With a deep sense of gratitude and love to God, and to our beloved Leader, Mrs.
Two years ago I came to Christian Science, a physical wreck from bladder trouble.
In February, 1899, our little daughter was taken very sick.
About three years ago, Christian Science was brought to my notice.
I wish to express my gratitude for all the good that I have received through Christian Science.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I acknowledge the healing power of Christian Science over all diseases.
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.
About four years ago I first heard of Christian Science.
I gladly acknowledge the many blessings I have received through Christian Science.
I am glad to witness to the great benefits I have received from Christian Science.
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.
