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Nine years ago I learned, through Christian Science,...
Nine years ago I learned, through Christian Science, what it means to "trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." From my earliest recollection I had longed to know how to obey God's laws, having been carefully taught in the church of which I had become a member at the age of thirteen. I loved this church and its teachers, and was an active worker therein for sixteen years. I read the Bible, memorized many parts it, taught in the Sunday School, was a member of the church choir for twenty-five years; but during all this time the way only grew darker, so I concluded to discontinue my membership with the church and never join another. I still loved my choir work, however, so I consented to take part in that; but through constant fear and worry over my troubles, I finally lost my voice. Then came a period when I was tempted to believe "there is no God;" but I would not let the thought remain with me, and as often as it came I cast it out. I kept my Bible on the table, where I could see it, but never opened it to read, and it was a sealed book to me until I read and studied "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," which unlocked the Scriptures and revealed their sacred truths, so that I understood man's relation to God.
Peace and quietness and confidence have taken the place of fear and anxiety, and my voice is being restored at an age when mortal mind would and does deem it impossible. My business ability has been greatly increased, and, best of all, I am able to help liberate others and to carry the blessed message found in the book of Job: "When men are cast down, then thou shalt say. There is lifting up." I have learned how to obey these precepts: "Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing: in every thing give thanks:... Prove all things; hold fast which is good." I owe all this understanding to Christian Science, for which I praise God, and bless His holy name for giving us this light through His chosen messenger, our beloved Leader, whom I gladly follow.—
Clara J. Burke, Norman, Okla.
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June 20, 1908 issue
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ANNUAL COMMUNION IN THE MOTHER CHURCH
William B. Johnson
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MOTHER CHURCH
William B. Johnson
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CLERK'S REPORT
William B. Johnson
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THE BUILDING FUND
Mary H. Danforth with contributions from Phillips Brooks
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A REAL INVESTMENT
REV. WILLIAM P. MC KENZIE.
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DEVOTION
LIEUT.-COL. W. E. FELL.
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THE WAVE
BEN. HAWORTH-BOOTH.
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Jesus said, "I am the bread of life: he that cometh to...
Rev. G. A. Kratzer
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Aside from our critic's strictures of Christian Science, his...
J. V. Dittemore
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In giving Christian Science to a sin and disease-burdened...
William E. Brown
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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A WORD TO THE WISE
Mary Baker G. Eddy
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A NEW BY-LAW
Editor
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AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS
Editor
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"FACE TO FACE"
Annie M. Knott
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STRENGTH FOR WEAKNESS
John B. Willis
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from Clifford P. Smith, W. D. McCrackan, John Blish, Mary B. Longyear, Mary Eleanor Roberts, Gertrude Dunmore, Kate E. Tennant, Hermann S. Hering, E. W. Murray, Almira E. Critchett
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from W. H. Judkins
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Words can never express what Christian Science has...
Adelaide Jennings
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When I first heard of Christian Science I thought it...
John H. Frazier
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In January, 1905, I was thoroughly healed of a very...
Lillian French
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A short time ago I thought that a certain person was...
Philip S. Barto
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During the past three years I have, to mortal sense, experienced...
Richard L. Gardiner
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I wish I could express what I owe to this saving truth
Florence M. Wexelberg
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When I think of my present happiness, and then go back...
Elizabeth Doyle
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It is with joy and unbounded gratitude that I testify...
Lela Gertrude Bollinger
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I have now been in Christian Science about nine years,...
Irene B. Shiner
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Nine years ago I learned, through Christian Science,...
Clara J. Burke
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In humility and with a heart hungering for more light...
Nellie M. Routh
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It gives me great pleasure to say I have received much...
Cecilia E. Putnam
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from George R. Lunn, Leighton Williams, J. H. Jowett, Albert H. Jordan