Mention
is made in the third chapter of Joel of the valley of Jehoshaphat, or "the valley of decision," and Bible interpreters are quite agreed that these terms are only symbolic.
During
the early years of her study in Christian Science the writer often wondered why the joy which so many find in Christian Science was not a part of her experience, and impelled by her contact with others who she felt sure had found this joy, she began a faithful study of Mrs.
Many
times when spending a quiet hour in the Christian Science reading-room, the writer has been impressed with and grateful for the by-law which stipulates that in the rooms where the Christian Science text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
If
I could have one wish for thee,And only one,And I in faithless vanityShould summon wealth, and thou wert wonTo gilden bravery,—False to my trust I'd be.
As reported in your columns, a lecturer, speaking on the subject of "Mystery," showed the alleged power of suggestion, "while keenly criticizing the claims of Christian Science.
In a recent issue the Journal credited a critic with the following statement in a sermon: "A certain woman, Mary Baker Eddy, rose up and flourished and founded a church.
In a sermon recently delivered in Vancouver, which appeared in The World, Christian Science is denounced as false teaching, and classed with Mormonism, spiritualism, theosophy, and the like.
A genuine Christian Scientist is striving constantly to follow the commands of the Master to preach the gospel and to heal the sick,—both preach and heal.
In an article entitled "The War and Christianity," which appeared in the Portsmouth Times, the writer expressed the conviction that pain and misery are sent by God and inevitable.
Christian Science recognizes that mortals suffer from sin, disease, and death; the large part which it has played in overcoming this baneful triad in the lives of thousands of people is proof that it is not indifferent to the happiness or misery of human existence.
Mere
courtesy, what the world terms politeness, is an art which may be easily acquired by those who are willing to devote sufficient time to the observance of certain accepted forms and conventions for reputation's sake, but courtesy in its truest sense is that outward manifestation of kindliness and consideration for others which springs from an inward grace.
D. H. Switzer
with contributions from Editor, Martin L. Rittenhouse
Just four years ago I was healed in Christian Science of the morphine habit, after having used the drug for eleven years and being a slave to it for nine years.
When I was investigating Christian Science with the hope that it might give me strength to care for a very sick child, my little girl, then five years old, was healed of tuberculosis, adenoids, enlarged tonsils, deafness, and sore eyes.
My deep gratitude for Christian Science can only be expressed in a great desire to prove by deeds this never-failing, practical, and demonstrable religion.
This testimony is sent with the desire that it may bring some one the peace, health, and happiness that have been mine since finding Christian Science.
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