The
newcomer to London is rare who does not receive as his first lasting impression of the metropolis the efficiency of its big, blue, benevolent policeman,—"Bobbie," as he is known half the Anglo-Saxon world over.
Mortal
man, while tacitly admitting that there is a creator who is good, nevertheless imagines that His power is either inoperative or spasmodic, and that there is another power, that of evil, which is always operative, and that this so-called power is as great or greater than good.
The
realization of the omnipresence of God, as taught in Christian Science, carries with it immediate healing and cleansing power, and the demonstration of this truth causes the heart to overflow with gratitude to the one who was pure enough and near enough to God to discern this Christ-ideal.
A short time ago the battleship Delaware sailed up the Delaware river and anchored close by Wilmington to pay her respects to the people of the state whose name she bears.
Christian Science is the religion of love; therefore it is readily appreciated that its manifestation is not found in an indulgence in human differences, but rather consists in an adherence to the golden rule, whereby respect is shown for the individual rights of each to select for himself the healing system or religion he desires.
Our critic's hypothetical case of the supposed leper who met the Christian Scientist is so absurd as to be scarcely worth noticing except for the reason that it might be taken by some to be a correct presentation of the attitude of Christian Scientists toward those who are afflicted with contagious disease.
The world is accustomed to employ words without weighing accurately their meaning, and, especially in matters of religion, is wont to uphold views which closer scrutiny reveals as mutually destructive.
The Christian Scientists of Boston have won the heartfelt commendation and appreciation of their fellow-citizens by one of the most striking contributions to the beautification of the municipality yet undertaken by private enterprise.
The basis of Christian Science is purely spiritual, its Principle is divine; it adheres to the first and great command, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Under the above caption the poems written by our Leader have been compiled in a handsome volume of 79 pages, now in press, and orders will be filled in sequence.
There
are few objects on the continent more likely to stir the emotions of a thoughtful traveler than Thorwaldsen's celebrated Lion of Lucerne, in commemoration of the bravery of the Swiss guards who fell, Aug.
Dear
Lord, at such time as I am deniedRoom in the inn of some heart overfilled,Where I have sued for lodging, and asideMust turn for shelter, let regret be stilled.
I can truly say it is because of the inadequacy of human language to express the deep gratitude of my heart for the larger understanding of God which I have gained through the study of Science and Health, that I have refrained so long from declaring it through these columns; but now these words of Jesus come to me with a new meaning, "He that sent me is with me; the Father hath not left me alone.
Many times I have thought I would write to the Sentinel and tell how grateful I am for the blessings that have come to our family through the slight understanding we have, and the help of others in Christian Science.
I often think of those who are not present at our helpful and uplifting Wednesday evening meetings, and I wish I might share with them the love and truth which is found there.
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