Knowing
the trend of the false beliefs of materiality, Jesus cautioned his disciples not to be troubled when they heard of "wars and rumors of wars," for "these things must come to pass" until God's presence is everywhere recognized.
The
student of Christian Science finds valuable lessons in the experiences of each day and rejoices to see the upward trend of thought in so many directions.
Christian Science has stimulated the reading of the Bible, and has created a desire for a more complete and demonstrable understanding of this holy book to a degree far beyond that of any other contemporaneous religious movement.
In a recent issue of your esteemed paper there appeared the following: "Since Christian Science and other cults claim the power of healing, its teachers take the place of the professional healers.
Christian Scientists, like their predecessors in the realm of religious discovery and righteous endeavor to promote man's moral and spiritual welfare, have had their full share of ridicule, slander, and vilification.
In an issue of the Western Colorado Evangel appeared an article entitled "True Science and Christian Science," in which materia medica was extolled as the true science which saves mankind from disease and death, while Christian Science, which teaches reliance on God alone for healing the sick, was scoffed at.
Many
persons use the word "conscience" in a way which indicates that they believe it to be the name for a moral code as definitely expressed as is the Decalogue and upon which all men agree.
The
deeper meaning of the word charity is seldom thought of by people in general, most of whom regard it as something which it were better not to be in need of.
Two years have elapsed since some dear relatives called my attention to Christian Science, to that glorious teaching which includes the understanding of divine, omnipotent Love, the truth which leads us all to the attainment of health, contentment, and true happiness.
In this my first testimony my humble prayer is that some materially bound and burdened consciousness, such as mine was before accepting Christian Science, will be illumined thereby and thus led to prove the power of Truth.
Words cannot express my gratitude to God, and my thankfulness to our Leader, for the joy and peace that Christian Science has brought into my life and for the speedy healing of abdominal and stomach trouble.
Words can but imperfectly express my gratitude to God for the healing through Christian Science of a serious physical difficulty, as well as for the blessings which this religion has brought me in all circumstances of life.
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