Article June 21, 1913 Issue

GOD'S PROTECTING CARE

LLOYD B. COATE.

In that memorable eleventh chapter of Hebrews the apostle gives the Christian world a summary of what had been accomplished through faith from the time of righteous Abel down to his own day. Just prior to what is called the ascension, as recorded in Mark's gospel, Jesus stated that signs of healing "shall follow them that believe," those who understand God's law. Recently, when portions of Ohio and Indiana were inundated, many Christian Scientists passed through trying experiences. To listen to the story of those who stood upon housetops in the cold and rain before being rescued in a boat, or of others who were surrounded by both water and fire, and of still others who were marooned in attics, and to hear them tell what a comfort Christian Science was to them, is to be reminded of these words in the Hymnal (p. 70):—

O for a faith that will not shrink,
Though pressed by every foe;
That will not tremble on the brink
Of any earthly woe;

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