A joint resolution, now before Congress, asks that a commission of five members be appointed by the President of the United States, the duties of such commission to be: First—To urge upon the attention of other governments the fact that relief from the heavy burden of military expenditures and from the disasters of war can best be obtained by the establishment of an international federation; second—to report to Congress, as soon as practicable, a draft of articles of a federation limited to the maintenance of peace, through the establishment of an international court to have power to determine by decree the controversies between nations, and to enforce execution of its decrees by the arms of the federation, such arms to be provided to the federation and controlled solely by it; third—to consider and report upon any other means to diminish the expenditures of government for military purposes and to lessen the probabilities of war.
To
persons whose impressions of Christian Science have been gained from outside observation instead of practical experience, it is sometimes a matter of wonderment that the adherents of this faith devote so much time to the study of the Bible, with Science and Health and other writings of Mrs.
The
daily newspaper of the Christian Science denomination is now a year and a half old, and it seems good to look back over the period of its existence, to see what the results have been and whether they are commensurate with the outlay.
How
grand in its utter simplicity is the Gospel narrative of the birth of Jesus! Can any description, in its entire absence of pomp of words, compare with it, and yet nothing is lacking necessary to convey the whole scene to the mind of the most unimaginative.
While Christian Science is very far from being a mere method of healing the sick, there is no doubt that it is this aspect of its work which especially interests the public at this time, and which brings so many inquirers to its services and testimony meetings.
Some
of our friends have asked us to sound a note of warning in regard to the tendency upon the part of branch churches to "call" Readers from other fields, in preference to electing from their own membership to these important offices.
As
we share the sorrow of our brothers across the sea, for the passing of their king, we can but think of what loyalty to the throne means to all British subjects wherever they may sojourn.
with contributions from Margaret Waddles, Mary Baker Eddy, Annie M. Knott, Frederick Dixon, Delia Howe, P. P. Cahana, Effie J. Fletcher, J. W. Wilson, Ethelinda Dietz, Millie S. Duke
The first time that I appeared before an audience to introduce a lecturer on the subject of Christian Science, it was embarrassing to me to admit that I had lived so many years in ignorance of this great truth, and had made no effort to know about it until I was driven to it by disease and suffering.
The passing away of an eminent New York surgeon from a disease which I am told began as mine did, impels me to express gratitude for my own healing in Christian Science.
The reading of the testimonies in the Sentinel and Journal, has wonderfully helped me, so I feel that one in due from me, giving my experience in Christian Science.
I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to tell every one who reads this testimony, how through Christian Science I have been lifted almost from the grave.
My first knowledge of the healing power of Truth came to me about twelve years ago, through a friend who had been healed of a complication of diseases.
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with contributions from Margaret Waddles, Mary Baker Eddy, Annie M. Knott, Frederick Dixon, Delia Howe, P. P. Cahana, Effie J. Fletcher, J. W. Wilson, Ethelinda Dietz, Millie S. Duke