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SPIRITUALITY
In searching the dictionary for definitions of the word Spirit and its derivatives, the student of Christian Science cannot fail to observe that very few of these relate to the divine nature or its manifestation in man and the universe. This reminds them very forcibly of their indebtedness to their Leader, Mrs. Eddy, for her scientific discovery of the nature and qualities of Spirit, God, and her broad application of spiritual facts to human experiences. Here it may be well to give Webster's definition of the word spiritualize: "To refine intellectually or morally; to purify from the corrupting influences of the world; to give a spiritual character or tendency to." All of this is good, as far as it goes, but it stops short of the teaching of Christian Science, that in the true sense God alone is Spirit; hence, to spiritualize must mean to make Godlike.
The proposition admitted that God is Spirit, it follows that Spirit must be good and good only. Mrs. Eddy says, "There are evil beliefs, often called evil spirits; but these evils are not Spirit, for there is no evil in Spirit. Because God is Spirit, evil becomes more apparent and obnoxious proportionately as we advance spiritually, until it disappears from our lives" (Science and Health, p. 206). Spirit is thus seen to be symbolized by light, which reveals all things and is an unceasing demand for purity. Nor is this all, for Spirit is also synonymous with all that represents the divine nature,—with Mind, Soul, Life, Truth, Love, and intelligence.

April 1, 1911 issue
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THE LOVING FATHER
BLANCHE HERSEY HOGUE.
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THE BEGINNER AND THE BIBLE LESSONS
WILLIAM TAYLOR STONE.
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A HEALED NEWSPAPER
HENRIETTA A. FIELD.
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THE THIRD COMMANDMENT
LAURA B. DOORLY.
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NEEDED LESSONS
A. L. HITCHCOCK.
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MY BROKEN IDOL
CASSIUS M. LOOMIS.
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Our critic does not seem to have perceived that there is...
Frederick Dixon
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Our critic is mistaken in his supposition that Christian Science...
James D. Sherwood
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Having read the letter published last week in the Pacific...
Olcott Haskell
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God changes not; therefore such works as the Master did...
H. Coulson Fairchild
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A large majority of the members of the Christian Science...
Joseph B. Lovell
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One of the fundamental rules of Christian Science practice...
Edward W. Dickey
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LOVE'S RECOMPENSE
ISABELLE W. PEMBROOK.
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"THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENETH"
Archibald McLellan
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THE MOUNTAIN AND THE MUSTARD SEED
John B. Willis
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SPIRITUALITY
Annie M. Knott
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from A. H. Pettigrew, J. J. Suess, J. A. Eskridge
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An overwhelming sense of gratitude prompts me to tell...
Charles le Maistre
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About three years ago I was suffering greatly from boils,...
Milton F. Harris
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It is with a deep sense of gratitude for what Christian Science...
Helen M. Mills Porter
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I wish to testify in regard to the benefits which I have...
L. R. Johnston with contributions from Elizabeth Johnston, Lois Catharine Johnston
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The budding of a common flower elicits no special...
Fred C. House
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It is with a heart full of love and gratitude to God that...
Minnie Martz with contributions from N. S. Martz
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Before I learned of Christian Science I was very miserable...
Mary Alice Muir
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About nine years ago, when living in Wisconsin, I was...
Mary J. Miles
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From early childhood I was in bondage to headaches and...
Maybelle A. Wallis
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Christian Science came to me over four years ago, and I...
Margaret Goulding Reid
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ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE MOTHER CHURCH
John V. Dittemore
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from Charles Clark Pierce, Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr.