Massachusetts is to have a three thousandacre fish and game preserve on the end of Cape Cod as the result of the efforts of the chairman of the harbor and land commission, who has succeeded in getting trees and grass to grow on the sand dunes, thus keeping them from drifting.
The
absolute futility of relying upon so-called human intelligence and wisdom to direct our footsteps, and the necessity of pausing and waiting on God when in doubt what path to pursue, was brought home to me very clearly one day some months ago.
Some
who have come into Christian Science, find that their family and near friends are not interested in this great truth, and they are wont to say that they have more or less difficulty in keeping up the daily reading and study of the LessonSermon.
In a recent issue, speaking of the report of the medical and clerical committee on healing, you say that Christian Scientists will naturally claim the report as an acknowledgment of the great part which may be played in the world by faith-healing, but that it may be necessary to utter a word of warning as to the danger of postponing medical treatment in serious ailments.
In a recent issue appeared an article in connection with the growth of the various religious denominations in America, with particular reference to building operations.
Among the books recommended by Evangelist — in a recent issue of the Union, he names one which "deals with the mind, the conscious mind, the subconscious mind, and the superconscious mind.
The minister of your city who recently attacked Christian Science, seems to feel aggrieved because his position on healing the sick by prayer has been questioned.
Christian Scientists are always grateful for the recognition of the splendid healing work that is being accomplished through Christian Science teaching, and therefore appreciate the kindly reference thereto in a recent issue in connection with the article of Dr.
Solomon
is commonly accredited as one of the wisest of men, and it was doubtless out of his own experience that he evolved this bit of practical wisdom, "A soft answer turneth away wrath," — one of the best known, most frequently quoted, and yet least acted upon of his proverbs.
How
pitifully desolate the mentality in which the uplook and outreach of the nobler self has been so mocked, the aspirations so snuffed out by the disheartenings of earthly experience as to be frightened into utter silence, and the thought of death as effecting individual annihilation become the sole remaining comfort !
There
are a good many phases of human thought which are regarded with much complacency by mortals, but which are nevertheless harmful to those who entertain them, and ofttimes disturbing to others who may be influenced by them.
Ethel Ingham
with contributions from Percy B. Ingham
Words seem inadequate to tell of the marvels which have come to me during the last few years through a little understanding of the Science of Christianity.
As I had trouble previous to the birth of a baby, I went to see our physician, and after examination he said that on account of injuries at a former birth, material supports would have to be used.
Five years ago, when I first had occasion to turn to Christian Science and was healed of a stomach disorder from which I had suffered for years, I thought I felt grateful.
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