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Though I have been interested in Christian Science...
Though I have been interested in Christian Science for many years, and gratefully acknowledge many blessings received during that time, the actual value and importance of living it, that is, in following the footsteps of our Master. has been impressed upon me only in recent years by the example of one of whom it truly could be said: "A real Christian Scientist is a marvel, a miracle in the universe of mortal mind. With selfless love, he inscribes on the heart of humanity and transcribes on the page of reality, the living, palpable presence—the might and majesty!—of goodness" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 294). Whereas before the loaves and fishes had perhaps attracted, here came the close call to take up the cross, to earn the blessings which I claimed. There came years of uphill work, but the chapter on "Obedience" in "Miscellaneous Writings" again and again cleared away the mist, for in it we are told (p. 118) that "the warfare with one's self is grand." This overcoming of self, gradually but surely, I consider my greatest blessing, and as a consequence of this overcoming a firmer consciousness of the allness of God is gained and the unreality of evil is understood.
A few weeks ago, while visiting in the country, I suddenly lost my sight. A prominent Boston oculist had warned me years ago that the eye trouble he was endeavoring to lessen would culminate in just this way. Though this prophecy flashed before me, I can honestly say that I was not frightened. While unable to read from our text-book, passages from it came to my thought as a protest against this seeming evil, and before long the veil was lifted; first objects around me, and soon the words in the treasured book became distinct, and no one of the household knew of the experience through which I had passed. Am I grateful for Christian Science? Yes, and my desire is to be ever watchful and worthy of the blessings which God withholds from no one who earnestly seeks Truth.
Marie Kleiner, New York, N. Y.
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March 14, 1908 issue
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THE VITAL TRUTH OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Frederick Dixon
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OUT OF DARKNESS INTO LIGHT
G. W. BARRETT, M.D.
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MANNA
VIOLET KER SEYMER.
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CONTENTMENT AND SATISFACTION
REV. JAMES J. ROME.
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Christian Scientists do not believe that the works done by...
Judge John D. Works
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Brahmanism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and all the sects...
Reuben Pogson
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The teachings of Christian Science are logical deductions...
A. W. Mainland
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While a few may wonder because so many intelligent...
Alfred Farlow
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The naive argument that because God is almighty it is...
Willard S. Mattox
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Mr. H. E. Pollock, W. W. Wheatly, Mike E. Smith
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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A PHYSICIAN CURED OF LEPROSY
with contributions from Alfred Farlow, G. W. Barrett
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INTOLERANCE REBUKED
Archibald McLellan
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COMFORTED OF GOD
John B. Willis
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PRAYER AND LAW
Annie M. Knott
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from Albert E. Miller, Francis J. Fluno, Allison V. Stewart, Lillian S. Dickey, Margaret Wood Ogden, V. Edna Henson, Joseph G. Mann, Belle Pew, Howard C. Van Meter, Georgia A. Beckley
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
with contributions from Editor, James J. Taylor
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'Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh"
Rose C. Flenner with contributions from John R. Flenner, W. E. Culton
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With the hope that it may help some other earth-weary...
Daniel F. McLaren with contributions from Emily Jane White
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It fills us with rejoicing to hear of the instantaneous...
Louise K. Fleming
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I wish to say, from the results in my own case, that...
Laura Cantwell LeMeur
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I wish to tell in a few words what Christian Science...
Martishia Hilliard with contributions from Ethel Wixom Lord
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Though I have been interested in Christian Science...
Marie Kleiner
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In July, 1903, I attended a Christian Science service...
Sarah Christensen
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from Wingate Snell