Article September 11, 1909 Issue

In a late issue a critic asserts that he has studied Christian Science...

William E. Brown

Covina (Cal.) Argus

In a late issue a critic asserts that he has studied Christian Science "as few Scientists ever do." In this connection it may be said that he alone understands the teachings of Christian Science who can demonstrate its rules in healing the sick and redeeming the sinner.

Our critic seeks to detract from the importance of the "works" that the Master said should follow them that believe. These works were not "the cheap exhibition of supernatural power," but were the incontrovertible evidence that Jesus was the Christ. When John sent a message to Jesus inquiring if he were the Messiah, he did not send as evidence a creed or dogma. No! He said, "Tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached."

In this answer to John it is evident that Jesus did not "minimize the importance of these wonder," nor can they be minimized by any true follower of the Master, whose command to heal the sick is inseparably connected with the command to preach the gospel. Indeed, the only proof that one understands this gospel lies in one's ability to heal the sick. in Mark's Gospel it is said of the disciples, "And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following."

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