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There are "several reasons" why Christian Science is...
Odebolt (Ia.) Chronicle
There are "several reasons" why Christian Science is making rapid progress. Our clerical critic does not by any means state them all. Its name indicates its practical teachings, for it is the exact Science of Christianity, presenting in a positive and demonstrable way the scientific relationship between God, man, and the universe; and a scientific and Christian teaching by means of which all human discords may be overcome, and wherein man may understand his true and right relationship to God. In fact, Christian Science is exact, positive, demonstrable Christianity, including both the healing of the sick and the saving of the sinner, in conformity to the religion established by Jesus Christ. Christian Science does not, in any degree, depend upon "human will-power" for its efficacy, but rests entirely and absolutely upon the power of God. The psalmist said (Psalms cvii. 20): "He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions," and it is the "word of God" that heals in Christian Science.
The growth of Christian Science is because of its intensely practical teachings; it is because of accomplished results in the healing of the sick and the reformation of the sinner; it is because its teachings are an exposition of the vital, fundamental truths of Christianity, and it is because people are finding in Christian Science that satisfaction, that hope, joy, and peace which they have not found anywhere else. This is the day and age of practical things, outworn and outgrown theories are being relegated to obscurity, where they properly belong. A vital teaching of the Christ-truth, such as Christian Science is, necessarily grows and makes progress, because it is irresistible and because it is meeting the human need for something higher, better, and more satisfactory than other teachings presented.
It is not a logical conclusion that "Christian Science appeals to the selfishness of man in the healing of disease." We read that our great Exemplar, Jesus Christ, gave to the inquiring disciples of John the fact of his healing work as proof of his Messiahship. He said: "Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed," etc.
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October 29, 1910 issue
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DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT
JUDGE CLIFFORD P. SMITH.
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TRUE DEMOCRACY
DAISY BEDFORD.
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INDIVIDUAL WORK
ANNE MAY LILLY.
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THE UNRULY TONGUE
JOSEPH B. BAKER.
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STORM AND CALM
EDITH DOYLE.
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OUR RIGHT PLACE
GENEVA MARY CLIPPINGER.
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What is bounty but love in the giver,...
Theron Brown
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In every branch church of Christian Science throughout...
Miss E. M. Ramsay
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Whether it is wise for jurymen to indulge in newspaper...
Frederick Dixon
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An editorial which appeared in a recent issue of the...
Frank C. Barrett
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There are "several reasons" why Christian Science is...
John L. Rendall
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A clergyman, whose sermon was reported in your columns,...
James D. Sherwood
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There is no element of suggestion or human mind force...
Edward W. Dickey
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The text-book of Christian Science, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"...
W. C. Williams
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In essaying a reply to your anonymous correspondent,...
R. Stanhope Easterday
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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"UNIFIES MEN AND NATIONS."
Archibald McLellan
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THE BAPTISM OF FIRE
Annie M. Knott
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THE WINDS OF GOD
John B. Willis
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AMONG THE CHURCHES
with contributions from E. A. Crane
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Stephen G. Porter, F. W. Simmons, J. L. Wallace, George S. Atwood, W. R. Geddes
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Three and a half years ago I sought a Christian Science...
Eva Comstock Shelly
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I have long felt it my duty to tell of the benefits I have...
Carrie L. Banta
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Sixteen years ago I was stricken down with a terrible...
John L. Russell with contributions from Sophie Marie Greub
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Gratitude compels me to testify to what Christian Science...
Joseph R. Curl
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A few months after my arrival in America, fourteen years...
Eugenie Rivollier
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I wish to express my thankfulness for the healing of our...
Mattie Ermin Garrard
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I wish to express my gratitude for the benefits received...
Minnie J. Waycott with contributions from Wilhelmine Hoefling, Sophie Koenig
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The screen of the stereopticon is the world about us
Katharine W. Frost
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from James E. C. Sawyer