In
Article XX, Sections 2 and 3, our Manual lays down very clearly the course of instruction to be followed in the Sunday school; but the clause, "The next lessons shall consist of such questions and answers as are adapted to a juvenile class," seems to require a broader interpretation than is often given it.
In
Paul's second epistle to the Corinthians we read: "Henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
Most unprejudiced people will note with satisfaction that the New Hampshire supreme court has upheld in one most important particular the legal validity of the will by which Mrs.
Not only Christian Scientists but members of the community at large have been gratified by the decision of the New Hampshire supreme court, which upholds the will of the late Mary Baker Eddy, or rather the clause by which she bequeathed the bulk of her fortune to the Christian Science propaganda.
Your note on the Christian Science publishing house in the current number of Truth should be interesting to those who are capable of understanding what it means.
This paper is neither an advocate of nor an apologist for Christian Science, but we cannot refrain from protesting against any medical legislation in this state, the effect of which would be to prohibit Christian Science practice.
In your editorial of recent date, entitled "Mind Over Matter," you pay one of the greatest tributes to the perfect faith of Christian Scientists it has ever been my pleasure to read.
Christian Science is not based upon the human mind as a source of healing, but it employs the method taught by Jesus, who showed that God, the divine Mind, is the healer of both sin and sickness.
Much passes under the name of Christian Science which is diametrically opposed to it, and I must again repeat that hypnotism, mesmerism, mental suggestion, and anything which can be classed under the name of psycho-therapeutics has no connection whatever with Christian Science, and is, we are convinced, highly injurious to health and character.
It is stated that our critic in her arraignment of Christian Science said "she did not wish to offend any one, but her warning was given to those who may be wavering toward that faith, for she felt they should investigate and understand before casting aside the old established forms of religion.
A leading article in a late issue, on the women's page, contains a kindly reference to the work of Christian Science in healing the sick, but makes a statement that shows a misapprehension of its healing work.
Christian Scientists
have become such largely because they have had proved for them the availability of righteous prayer as the most efficient means of healing the sick, and from this starting-point they have progressed to a knowledge and understanding of God which they have found to be the only trustworthy guide for human action and endeavor.
The
life of a people should be found at its best on great historic days, and for the reason that they are commemorative of that truth which stands for eternal freedom, and that freedom which stands for eternal Truth.
Students
of Christian Science are often asked to explain its teachings as found in the Bible and Science and Health, or to give a reason for the apparent failure of some one to demonstrate these teachings, a task which calls for great patience as well as a clear understanding of the subject involved.
It has been found necessary to postpone the date when copies of the German translation of Science and Health can be delivered, until some time in July, owing to the amount of labor involved in the composition and proofreading.
Mildred Willis Kelley
with contributions from Edward Niles Kelley
It is with deep gratitude that I tell of my wonderful healing through the reading of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
For a long time I have felt that I should express my gratitude through our periodicals for the many ways in which I have been helped in Christian Science.
When I first became interested in Christian Science I was a nervous wreck, besides having a serious kidney trouble, and the doctors had sent me to southern California for a change.
I wish to tell of a demonstration which was recently made for me, and which to me seems wonderful, although I have studied Science for a number of years and have had many proofs of what it can do.
I wish to express my gratitude to God, also to our dear Leader for the many beautiful demonstrations and blessings that have come into my life through Christian Science.
The Christian Science Text-Book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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