While
reading in one of our Lesson-Sermons these words of Paul, "Rejoice in the Lord alway," I was reminded of an experience which occurred some two years since.
I cannot help feeling that the clergyman who complains of my not replying to all the statements he made as to the practice of Christian Science, is somewhat inconsistent.
Our critic asserts that it is not through personal antagomism that he is impelled to take up the discussion of Christian Science, but that he is actuated only by a sense of "duty to stand up for Christ and his gospel.
In a recent issue of The News, an address given at the Propylæum, on "The Secret and Law of Suggestion in Child Training," is reported, in which there is an undoubted intention to be kind to Christian Science; but it is liable to confuse your readers, and I shall appreciate the opportunity to make a brief statement of what Christian Science teaches.
A contributor to the Journal's columns recently expressed the opinion that Christian Science teaches its followers to believe disease can be overcome "by just thinking you are well.
Apropos the pending triangular religious controversy between three reverend doctors, possibly the views of the ordinary layman might aid in squaring the issue; more especially, too, from the fact that any bias or theological erudition is disclaimed.
The
general interest in the question as to the truth and efficacy of Christian Science, which is shown in the increased attendance at authorized lectures on this subject, is one of the encouraging signs of the times, because it proves that mankind as a whole is more definitely willing to think for itself in matters of health and religion than heretofore.
A little over twelve years ago, two copies of The Christian Science Journal were sent me, and they seemed in direct answer to a sincere desire to get a better understanding of the Bible.
I had been studying Christian Science about a year and had taken a few treatments for a trouble with my leg, but as yet had apparently obtained no benefit.
The Christian Science Text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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