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A RISING TIDE
For many years Christian Science and its representatives have been very much talked about by other Christian believers, and not a little that has been said of both has been so gratuitously distorted that it would have been far better for the reputation of Christian people as a whole if the exhibition had not been opened to the public. One can but be saddened by the fact that into the pure and noble stream of advancing Christian thought, so splendidly pictured by the Messianic prophets as pouring its healing waters through the centuries, there should have been injected these uncanny products of prejudice.
One end, however, has been subserved by the bitter religious antagonism which Christian Science has been called upon to meet, namely, it has certainly proved the inherent vitality and worth of a teaching which, in the face of such a tide of mental resistance and misrepresentation, could move steadily on to great and lasting achivements for good. To-day there is a noticeable turn in this tide of misjudgment, and Christian Scientists have occasion to rejoice in the ever-increasing acceptance, by both Christian and non-Christian writers, of their distinctive teaching that all who affirm their loyalty to Christ Jesus, and who accept as true the Gospel narrative of his works of healing, together with his commands respecting their continuance, thereby place themselves under obligation to do these works, in proof of the consistency and effectiveness of their faith.
The growing thought in this line was well voiced recently by a Congregational clergyman, when he said, "If you accept the literal interpretation of the Gospel record, I do not well see how you can avoid the conclusion that Jesus healed all manner of diseases, and I do not see how you can get away from his statement that his followers were to do more wonderful works than he had done. Let us be plain, . . . that church . . . which affirms that all the miracles [of Jesus] must be taken as historically true, cannot possibly avoid the conclusion that Christian Science is doing, in this modern day, exactly the same work that was done by the followers of Jesus in the days of the early church."
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April 11, 1908 issue
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SUFFERING PATIENTLY FOR ERROR*
SAMUEL GREENWOOD.
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COME TO FULFIL, NOT TO OPPOSE
REV. CHARLES D. REYNOLDS.
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TRUSTFUL OBEDIENCE
ELIZABETH E. SOUZA.
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"MY FOOT HATH HELD HIS STEPS"
W. PETCH.
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To that person whose knowledge and experience in...
J. V. Dittemore
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If "B" advances no further in the Christian alphabet...
John Henry Keene
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A local clergyman tells us that "we are living in a time...
Charles K. Skinner
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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WAR
MARY BAKER G. EDDY.
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CONCERNING LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
Adam H. Dickey
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ADVERSE LEGISLATION DEFEATED
Archibald McLellan
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A RISING TIDE
John B. Willis
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ENLARGED CAPACITIES
Editor
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from Hayne Davis, Mary Shepherd, Anna L. McClellan, E. A. Reeder, Mary E. Christie, L. G. McAshan, W. D. McCrackan, E. E. Fisher, LOUIS J. ZIEGLER
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from A. S. Crossfield, Martha Steckel, D. M. C. Straup
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Having been a student of Christian Science for some...
Sara E. Ayres
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The moral healing and regenerating power of Christian Science...
Ethelyn A. Gill
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A song of gladness and thanksgiving continually fills my...
M. Emily Harrison
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There is a saying throughout Japan, "Never use the...
M. Prairie Harris
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"Be still, and know that I am God." These words recently...
Emma Erwin Crawford
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I am very grateful for the good that Christian Science...
Ethel Cullings
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I can express in only a small degree the thankfulness I...
David W. Moran
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I should like to testify to the healing power of God...
Frances N. Sauter
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To-day my heart sings aloud its song of praise to...
Virginia Ingram
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THE STORM STILLED
LAURA GERAHTY.