The human mind is trained to limitation.
When Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science and author of the Christian Science text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," passed away, it was predicted by a few that the Christian Science church, which had reached its greatest influence, would by reason of her absence decline as rapidly as it had risen; yet with her passing appeared in the press throughout the entire world such genuine tributes of praise of her life and work, in special articles and in editorials, that the very reverse of this prediction was found to be the fact.
At a local church Sunday evening [March 10] the subject of the sermon was "Healing.
Your readers were asked in Thursday's issue to consider an attempt on the part of a clergyman to prove the teaching of the Christian Science text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
In reply to "Veritas," I should like to state that I have been a student of Christian Science for fifteen years, and have proved the truth of its teachings in innumerable instances.
It is often through many bitter experiences that mortals finally learn the meaning of the Scriptural statement: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you"—that in proportion to their trust in God is their course divinely and prosperously directed.
In a recent issue an evangelist holding services in your city is reported to have said that Christian Science is a heresy which keeps men from coming to Christ.
Many
persons who notice communications to the newspapers signed by a "committee on publication," wonder why it is necessary for the Christian Science church to maintain a committee of this kind, and some have jumped to the conclusion that the intention is to secure publicity in order to proselyte from other faiths.
Among
other words, dominion is one which has come into prominence through the teaching of Christian Science.
The
Scripture teaching that "God is our refuge and strength" is theoretically accepted by many who also think of Him as the creator of the physical universe and its laws.
The Christian Science church of Long Beach has purchased a site on Elm avenue and will erect a handsome church edifice which, it is said by members of the church, will cost one hundred thousand dollars.
The next admission of candidates will be May 31, 1912.
Under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, The Hague, William D.
I am deeply grateful that I ever heard of Christian Science.
When I was about ten years old, I was accidentally struck with a croquet mallet just above the knee.
As far back as I can think, I was a sickly child, and after I grew up I continued ailing.
My heart is so full of love and gratitude to God, because I have been healed in Christian Science, both in body and mind, and so long as I keep this before me I know that nothing can separate me from my faith in God and Christian Science.
I thank God for Christian Science and wish to tell others of the many blessings which my family and I have received in the last nine years.
I wish to state that I resided on the isthmus of Panama from December, 1905, until July 28, 1910, with the exception of a few months, when I was in the States on vacations.
With a sense of the deepest gratitude to our heavenly Father for the way in which He has led me, I am making this statement of what Christian Science has done for me.
Many years ago I was healed through Christian Science.
I give the following testimony with a heart full of gratitude to God, and also to Mrs.
It gives me great pleasure to write what Christian Science has done for me.
Over three years ago, when supposedly incurable sickness and consequent distress were the most prominent factors of our daily life, Christian Science was brought to our notice by a caller.
I am writing this to acknowledge the healing of my little girl's eyes through Christian Science.
It is with gratitude that I write to tell of the blessings I have received since I have known of Christian Science.
It is with a deep feeling of gratitude and a hope that this testimony may help other mothers that I now write.
I gratefully acknowledge the benefit I have received from Christian Science.
After suffering many years from a bowel disorder I was healed by Christian Science in one treatment.
[Christian Work and Evangelist.
The Christian Science Text-Book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.