August 23, 1913
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New Hampshire, through its attorney-general, has presented conditions which, if enforceable, may seriously imperil the purchase by the government of forest lands for conservation.
One
of the most eloquent and significant passages in the Old Testament is found in the twenty-second chapter of Job.
Sometimes
, in attending Christian Science services, a vague desire has formulated itself in the writer's mind that the same rule which prevails in Quaker meetings as to silence preceding service might be established here.
Until
we come to know the difference between human sympathy and divine compassion, the expression of pity seems to be our highest conception of Christly affection; but it was not pity, it was love and understanding which chided Peter for his lack of faith and bade him walk on the waves, thereby saving him from the result of his fears.
Before
the word peacemaker was illumined by the light of Truth as demonstrated in Christian Science, the idea seemed to be that a peacemaker was one who sought to bring about amicable relations between persons, countries, or communities; but on studying, from the standpoint of divine Science, the beatitude in which it is given prominence, the depth of its meaning is more fully and clearly seen and is more far-reaching than at first appears.
Why
feed upon the bread of sorrow,The bitter griefs, the memories of the past,When here and now, today and each tomorrow,Christ giveth thee fresh food to break thy fast?
In the course of your report of an address by Prebendary Webster, there occurs a reference to Christian Science in which it is classed with theosophy and spiritualism as a strange new cult.
The pastor of a local church proposed the question, by way of introduction to his sermon, "Is Christian Science Christian?
In your delightful editorial of a few days ago on "Singing at Your Work," the kindly reference to Christian Scientists is to be commended and appreciated.
Prompted perhaps by physicians, the coroner at Yonkers announced Friday that he would make an investigation of the death and treatment of Edward Whitney.
Christian Science "points to the revelation of Immanuel, 'God with us,'—the sovereign ever-presence, delivering the children of men from every ill 'that flesh is heir to'".
To take away from Christianity its healing would be entirely in opposition to our Saviour's command.
Christian Science teaches that there is but one Mind or cause, whom men call God, and that true thoughts or good thoughts are expressions of this Mind and originated in this Mind, and not in a material brain.
It
sometimes happens that persons who have tried in vain to be healed through medical treatment, perhaps at much expense and with much suffering because of the means employed, and who have as a last resort turned to Christian Science, cherish a strong sense of resentment not only toward the system which had failed to relieve them from their ills, but also toward those through whom it had been employed.
The
dictionaries describe a moderate man as one who is "not extreme, excessive;" as one who is "temperate, calm, reasonable, gentle;" and St.
Mortal
sense is gregarious; it loves to live in the mass as well as to think in platitudes.
Christian Science came actively into my experience four and a half years ago, came as an answer to what seemed a blind prayer for light; but the cry brought a response.
It is with love and gratitude that I wish to tell of my marvelous healing in Christian Science.
I cannot yet call myself a Christian Scientist, but hope to be.
It is over four years since I became interested in Christian Science, and thanks to our heavenly Father, I have been shown the way to health and happiness.
An overwhelming sense of gratitude impels me to tell of the many blessings I have received through Christian Science.
I first heard of Christian Science in 1903, and as I was a constant sufferer I was persuaded by friends to go to a practitioner.
Christian Science came to my attention when I was a very unhappy woman, as well as a very discontented one; but this condition has been replaced by happiness and contentment through the study and understanding of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
Some time ago I had an attack of pain in my back, and after a week of distress and fear, when all material means had failed, I asked for help in Christian Science.
I am deeply grateful for Christian Science, not alone for the physical healing, but for the spiritual uplift.
It is with a sense of joy and gratitude that I wish to add my testimony of healing through Christian Science.
I have always enjoyed going to church, but was not able to go often, as my invalidism was the cause of many unthinking and disagreeable remarks being brought to my ears, and so I would sometimes wait until I was very hungry for the word of God before I had courage to go to church again.
Several years ago I had a severe attack of what is known as sunstroke, which left my head in a bad condition.
His
banner over me is Love,And daily on my way I proveThe sureness of His leading;A cloak invisible it is,In which through midst of enemiesI pass unseen, unheeding.
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The Christian Science Text-Book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
