Bequests aggregating one million five hundred and forty-five thousand dollars for philanthropic, charitable, and educational purposes, are made in the will of Mrs.
In
ancient Rome the vast multitudes who assembled in the arena to witness the fierce combat between the gladiators fancied that they found delight in that barbarous amusements.
An
editorial which appeared some time ago in the Sentinel pointed out very clearly the error of looking upon certain members of branch churches as professional readers, whereas, all of the members should have in mind the thought of preparation for a call to the duties and responsibilities of readership.
In disparaging the Biblical account of creation given in the first chapter of Genesis, as the basis for Christian Science, the critic no doubt satisfies a leaning toward skepticism as to the whole trend of Christian effort.
To me Christian Science is—well, I shall not say it, because I don't want to read the letters I'd get, if I did say it, from the efficient and irrepressible publication committee.
With all due respect for our clerical critic, I must take issue with him on the statement in his sermon which was reported as follows: "Today we have a flood of speculation under the guise of.
No one who knows anything of the good accomplished by Christian Science, the marvelous increase of spirituality and Christian forbearance displayed by those who have come within its scope, can deny that Mrs.
As a basis in explanation of the efforts put forth each year to obtain legislation which will prohibit the practice of Christian Science, the proponents of such legislation usually try to show two things, first, that Christian Science does not heal; and second, that it is a menace, because, as they allege, Christian Scientists do not obey the laws in regard to the reporting of so-called contagious diseases.
The
discovery that a very common twentieth-century habit occupies a prominent place among the things which in the book of Deuteronomy are branded as an offense to God, makes it clear that in the realm of human selfishness there is little new under the sun.
As an evidence of the growth of the sect in Palo Alto, the Christian Scientists of this city have announced the purchase of a fine lot, on which will later be commenced the erection of a new church.
With a grateful heart I acknowledge the multiplied blessings I have received through the teachings of Christian Science, especially from the study of the text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mrs.
Christian Science has brought much joy and peace into my life, and I feel a great desire to express through the Sentinel a few words of gratitude, though no words can tell what Christian Science is to me.
My uncle was healed in a few weeks, under Christian Science treatment, of a trouble which he had had for years, with the best medical attendance he could get.
Christian Science found me when I was a great sufferer from a complication of diseases, the most acute, however, being what is known as "Bright's disease," in its last stage; but, thanks to a loving Christian Scientist, through the power of God I was healed in a short time.
Love's
light is here, though storms may seem to beatAnd clouds to hover o'er the rugged way;Yet Truth's pure beams reveal the perfect day,And we may rest forever at Christ's feet.
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