November 16, 1912
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Revolutionary changes in procedure in equity cases in federal courts throughout the United States are effected in revised rules promulgated last week by the supreme court of the United States.
A
God-fearing nation, like ours, owes it to its inborn and sincere sense of moral duty to testify its devout gratitude to the All Giver for the countless benefits it has enjoyed.
The
term intelligence, as frequently used, is apt to leave an impression of coldness.
The
stationary appearance of rock-bodied mountains points beyond the fleeting objects of time to the things of eternity.
Our
Wednesday evening meetings are always pervaded by such a spirit of genuine helpfulness and good will that we often recall the words of our hymn:—
When
we are awakened to some appreciation of what Christian Science means to the world, there is born in our consciousness an earnest desire to serve our fellow men in the highest possible way, by bringing to them this message of good cheer, this practical religion which heals sickness and sin through the only right method—the removal of the false beliefs which cause suffering and wrong-doing.
In
Science and Health we read: "The belief in sin is punished so long as the belief lasts".
Take
courage, thou that failest; Love ne'er fails!In the extremity, Love's hand avails.
The reply of "Nemo" to my last letter is written in a tone which makes it a pleasure to reply to him.
Our reverend critic loses sight, or else is not aware, of the fact that Christian Science is based fundamentally and absolutely upon the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ, who demonstrated by his works his knowledge of the power of divine Principle to destroy sin and pain, and who commanded his followers not only to do likewise, but "greater works than these.
Since very serious misconceptions prevail as to the methods employed by Christian Science, I hope you will find space for the following correction.
Your contributor "Cecilia," in the illustrated section, referred to Christian Science as dealing in romance and make believe, but it would be almost impossible to make a more erroneous or misleading statement.
Christian Science is not hypnotism, nor is it "a conglomeration of remedies for every imaginable ill," as would appear from an interview reported in a recent issue.
In this day and time there can be but little excuse for confusing Christian Science with the many forms of "drugless healing" which are constantly springing up.
In
this issue of the Sentinel we publish the proclamation of the President of the United States, naming Thursday, Nov.
It
sometimes happens that when a student of Christian Science places emphasis upon the spiritual sense of a passage of Scripture, the listener concludes that he therefore denies or ignores the literal sense of the statement in question.
In
his last long heart-to-heart talk with his disciples, Jesus said to them, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit,.
It is with a sense of gratitude deeper than words can express, that I relate my healing in Christian Science.
It is over seven years since I became interested in Christian Science, and for the many blessings it has brought into my life I wish to express my deep gratitude.
In 1906 I first heard of Christian Science through dear friends who knew of our continuous struggle with sickness.
Two years ago, while I was out one afternoon, the maid who took care of my children came after me, very much frightened, and told me that the little boy had cut his hand very severely while playing with the lawn-mower.
About two years ago we became acquainted with the teachings of Christian Science at a time when I was in a pitiful condition, an eruption of the skin extending almost over my whole body and causing me much suffering.
After scoffing at Christian Science, I finally accepted treatment for a chronic form of rheumatism.
I wish to acknowledge the many blessings which I have received in Christian Science.
I give this testimony with the hope it will bring courage to many who are past all earthly help, as I was twenty years ago when I began the reading of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
Night
is gone, and with the dawning,Filtering through the mists of gray,Sound these heralds of the morning,Ringing blessings on the day:"Rise, give thanks," resounds the warning;"Praise the Lord!" they seem to say.
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THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TEXT-BOOK, "SCIENCE AND HEALTH WITH KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES.
