Among
the teachings of the Christian church there is none considered of greater importance than that of the atonement, for it is generally understood to mean the plan by which sinners may be saved from sin and its consequences.
In
answer to their anxious queries regarding his second coming and the end of the world, Jesus once said to his disciples, "When ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be.
Frequent
mention is made in the Old Testament of the "word of the Lord," and there are numerous instances related where it was recognized as vital, obeyed with quiet confidence, used with authority, and found dynamic with power.
One
of the most tenacious of the mortal thoughts that cling to mankind and cause much suffering and heart-searching, is the belief in the past, either for good or for evil.
Our critic seems greatly disturbed over Christian Science, judging from the space he fills in the press to tell the public his personal opinion regarding it.
Under the heading of "Talks for a Quiet Hour," the statement is made "that one need not be a Christian Scientist to know that a man with a strong effort of will can stave off a cold or influenza.
That Christian Science is both Christian and scientific has been demonstrated over and over in the healing of thousands of cases of disease, both functional and organic, as well as in the reformation of character and in breaking the bondage of those addicted to morphine, liquor, and other sinful habits.
There is nothing mysterious or obscure in regard to Christian Science, nor is there the slightest desire on the part of Scientists to do other than proclaim exactly what they believe, leaving the public to accept or reject as it sees fit.
A Seattle clergyman goes out of his way to assert of a very considerable portion of Spokane's best citizenship that they are "without the hope of salvation" and are "being led down to hell"—all because they have found in Christian Science the present salvation they failed to find elsewhere.
Should
we but once in all the long full yearBestow some token of the love we bear,—Love with each day new born, more sweet, more fair;Born with youth's eagerness to speak, to hear,To give, to take its proper meed of cheer?
A great
deal has been alleged and a great deal denied as to what the attitude of the so-called allopathic physicians would be toward all other practitioners of healing whom they might consider competitors, in case they should succeed in obtaining the legislation which ostensibly as public benefactors they have so ardently and strenuously advocated.
He
who enters the hospitable courts of Richmond Hill, the center of Wesleyan mission work at Point de Galle, Ceylon, will come upon many interesting things in addition to one of the finest views in all "The Pearl of India.
That
a great change is needed in human character, individual and collective, few would deny, even if the demand were pressed home in each case; but there would doubtless be great diversity of opinion as to how this needed improvement can be effected, and few would be willing to meet unshrinkingly the divine requirement, which never stops short of perfection.
I am one of the many who have been raised through Christian Science from an unhappy state of existence to one of health and great peace, and for these blessings I can never cease to give heartfelt thanks to God.
When less than three years old I met with an accident which left me rather delicate, and like many frail children, I acquired an unhappy, disagreeable disposition.
I had always been dissatisfied with myself, and conditions over which I had no control worried me with their complications, so that finally my health was gone and I was practically a nervous wreck.
Some thirteen years ago I began the study of Christian Science in a lukewarm way and drifted along for some five years, taking things as they came and giving out no more than I was forced to give; going to Wednesday evening meetings and absorbing everything that came my way, but giving nothing in return.
It is now over five years since Christian Science was brought to me by a dear friend, when I was a nervous wreck and suffering from severe pain in the back of the head.
I can no longer refrain from giving at least one testimony of what Christian Science is, to prove that God is ever present, and that the help is given even before we ask it.
I am very grateful for having the ever operative spiritual law revealed to me through our text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
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