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MAN A SPIRITUAL BEING
There are many who criticize what they mistakenly suppose to be the teachings of Christian Science, because they have never thought of man as a spiritual being. They are accustomed to think of themselves and others as material (so far as all practical considerations go) and governed by material law, but with some chance of becoming spiritual after death. If such were really the case, these critics would undoubtedly have some grounds for their opposition to Christian Science. If it could be shown that man is material rather than spiritual, it would be logical to insist upon the use of material remedies for the cure of sickness; but before settling this question, it becomes necessary to ask what God is and what is man's relation to Him—assuming, of course, that the existence of God is admitted. This is surely a vital consideration, since Jesus said that to know God is "life eternal,"—life now and forever.
Christian Science begins its beneficent healing and redemptive work from the understanding that if man is the image and likeness of God, who is Spirit, his needs must be met spiritually,—a fact which is wholly ignored in all the medical systems. Christ Jesus surely had this in view when he counseled people to "take no thought" for the body, and when he, consistently therewith, healed "all manner of sickness and all manner of disease" without recourse to material means. That he did this by his recognition of man's spiritual, deathless nature, is implied by his entire teaching, from which a few words may be quoted. He said, "Labor not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life.... As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me."
Christian Science shows that the spiritual man is neither sick nor sinful, and the bringing of this eternal fact to human consciousness has resulted in the most remarkable healing of disease that humanity has experienced since the days of Christ Jesus. Mrs. Eddy's teachings have enabled unnumbered thousands to lay hold upon the Master's words, and to prove that "they are spirit, and they are life,"—even as he said. If they are, will they not give life to any one who so accepts them, even though he were doomed to die, according to medical opinion?
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April 2, 1910 issue
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POVERTY AND RICHES
HON. CLARENCE A. BUSKIRK.
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A LESSON IN HOUSEKEEPING
ELIZABETH EARL JONES.
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OUR WATCHWORD
JULIAN KUNE.
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GIVING A TESTIMONY
ALICE MARIE TAYLOR.
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"NO TRESPASS."
IDA C. VANCE.
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THOUGHT UNFETTERED
BELLE A. MUNDY.
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ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE MOTHER CHURCH
John V. Dittemore
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That the sharp line existing between Christian Science...
Charles K. Skinner
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There has of late swept through the country a small...
William J. Bonnin
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In the Daily News of Feb. 1 it was reported that during...
H. Coulson Fairchild
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From Genesis to Revelation the Scriptures characterize...
Charles B. Jamieson
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The report of a recent discussion by physicians, ministers,...
George Shaw Cook
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It ought to be acknowledged that the purpose of Christian...
Howard C. Van Meter
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REFUGE
MARY J. ELMENDORF.
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"AN INVASION OF PERSONAL LIBERTIES."
Archibald McLellan
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THE LAW OF INCREASE
John B. Willis
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MAN A SPIRITUAL BEING
Annie M. Knott
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LETTERS TO OUR LEADER
with contributions from Mana Willis Fisher, Carl H. Pierce, Phineas P. Cahana, Mary L. Williams, A. L. Remick, B. F. Smart, Mabel P. Hill, Carrie Young, Charles Gambrill Baldwin, Bettie A. Stotts, G. Fuller
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Luman A. Field, Andrew W. Gillette, Elizabeth Allen Mallory
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It is now over five years since I became interested in...
Harriet C. Starr with contributions from Fannie E. Campbell
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I was baptized in the Mississippi river when I was sixteen...
Clara M. Palmer
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It is several years since the enlightenment of Christian Science...
F. C. House with contributions from Helen House
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It is with a heart full of gratitude that I write the following...
Pearl Nelson Esbenson
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I wish to relate how Christian Science helped me
Adelaide H. Edmunds with contributions from Dollie Southard
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I wish to give thanks for the help I have received from...
Edith Maude Haley
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I was led into Christian Science about two years ago...
Ida Bogardus Zufelt
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THE LOYAL FRIEND
ADA J. MILLER.
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from R. J. Campbell, J. A. Jowett