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OUR TEXT-BOOKS
In the opening pages of the chapter on Science, Theology, Medicine, in the Christian Science text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy gives us a vivid picture of the years of persistent and painstaking research whereby she acquired a demonstrable knowledge of the Principle and rule by which the sick were healed and the sinning reformed, not only by the Master and his immediate followers, but by the faithful who, in fulfilment of the great Teacher's promise, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also," likewise trusted in the omnipotence of Him "who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases." With an unfailing trust in God, she patiently wrought her appointed task, until the time came when, as she tells us on page 110, "the Scriptures were illumined; reason and revelation were reconciled, and afterward the truth of Christian Science was demonstrated."
We who today are the beneficiaries of the wonderful truth again made available to mankind through this labor of love, should never lose sight of the lesson that this narrative, so simply yet convincingly told, conveys. For hundreds of years the Bible, the inspired Word of God, has been the text-book of the Christian church, and yet, for only a brief period was the Master's command when he sent forth the seventy, "Heal the sick ... and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you," understood in its rich fulness of purpose, namely, that "it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish." Christian people had come to believe that the truths of the Bible, so far as the healing of the sick was concerned, had become a dead letter, and it remained for the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science to open the blind eyes and unstop the deaf ears, to proclaim to all mankind the present-day efficacy of Jesus' teachings, and to prove her faith by her works. So, too, must her every follower demonstrate in works of healing the "reason of the hope" that is in him.

May 3, 1913 issue
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CHARITY
FREDERICK DIXON.
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APPLIED TRUTH
MABEL ALBERTA SPICER.
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LIFE UNDERSTOOD
JOHN M. DEAN.
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OPPORTUNITY
CHARLOTTE PAULSEN.
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SUPERSTITION DISPELLED
LEWIS HENRY BEESLEY.
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SILENCE
DAISY WOODWARD.
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That the founders of the American republic reached the...
George Shaw Cook
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Will you kindly permit me to take exception to a reference...
Albert E. Miller
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It is not often that a little band of Christians is so...
Charles K. Skinner
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It is common practise among self-appointed critics to...
H. Cornell Wilson
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OPPORTUNITY
ROY FOSTER.
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OUR TEXT-BOOKS
Archibald McLellan
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"WHY ART THOU CAST DOWN?"
Annie M. Knott
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COMING TO OUR OWN
John B. Willis
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ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE MOTHER CHURCH
John V. Dittemore
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from Harry A. Bardeen, Dr. Tanner, Katherine D. Coles, E. E. Carter, Albert J. Roe
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Christian Science has redeemed my life from destruction
Rose Grunewald
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About four years ago I was healed of a very serious...
Huldah L. E. Elliott with contributions from George M. Elliott
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Most gratefully do I attest the healing and transforming...
Clifford S. McIntyre
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I wish to express my sincere gratitude for a few of the...
Anna S. Weidler
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I would put on the garments of praise as I give thanks...
W. R. Colby, Jr.
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I am more grateful than words can express for the knowledge...
Francese C. Lyon
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Four years ago I began to study Christian Science, but...
Priscilla Thomson
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For four years I was a sufferer from gout, for which I...
Hulda Frickart
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from William Lawrence, Frank C. Bruner, Canon Bannister, W. B. Selbie