EVERY
loyal Christian Scientist is most grateful for The Christian Science Monitor, and is naturally anxious that it may reach as many of his fellow-men as possible.
IN
the epistle of James we read, "The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison;" and how often have we found the saying true! A moment after the hasty or ill-considered word has passed our lips, we wish it recalled, but the poison has been sent out into consciousness.
In every branch church of Christian Science throughout the world communion services are held twice a year, but without the symbols of the bread and wine.
Whether it is wise for jurymen to indulge in newspaper communications after a case has been tried is distinctly doubtful, but since one of the jurymen engaged in the recent inquest has written an anonymous letter to your paper, I am sure you will permit me to reply to him.
An editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the Courier-Gazette states that in your opinion "The Christian Science Monitor is about the best morning paper that Boston now produces.
In essaying a reply to your anonymous correspondent, writing in response to my former letter, I am almost loath to burden your readers with tedious repetitions, but I feel that as long as they can stand tedious criticism they can stand courteous rejoinder.
The opening of the approach to the Christian Science temple is one of the most notable contributions to the beautification of the city attributable to private enterprise.
From an unsightly dump, filled with piles of building bricks and old timber, the open lot running from Huntington avenue to Falmouth street, in front of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, is fast becoming a triumph of landscape gardening.
SOLOMON
is commonly accredited as one of the wisest of men, and it was doubtless out of his own experience that he evolved this bit of practical wisdom, "A soft answer turneth away wrath,"—one of the best known, most frequently quoted, and yet least acted upon of his proverbs.
AMONG
professing Christians there are many different opinions as to baptism,—its value, character, and significance,—and this is not so very surprising since we read that early in Christian history there was some uncertainty among believers concerning its true meaning and place.
I have desired for a long time to be willing to give as well as to receive, and out of a great sense of gratitude for Christian Science and what it has done for me, I send the following experience, hoping to bring cheer to others.
John L. Russell
with contributions from Sophie Marie Greub
Sixteen years ago I was stricken down with a terrible disease, known in medical circles as epilepsy, which clung to me year after year, attacking me at any time and place, so much so, that I always had a feeling of insecurity which made life a misery to me.
A few months after my arrival in America, fourteen years ago, I was obliged to undergo a severe operation and remain for six months in a hospital, where every means was used to lift me out of my distressed condition.
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