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Demonstrating Christian Science
There is no mystery in Christian Science save the mystery which seems to enshroud everything that is not understood. A practical understanding of the fundamental teachings of Christian Science can be gained by anyone who is willing to devote himself to the diligent study of the Bible and the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. If these books are studied intelligently, the student will gain an insight into spiritual teachings which will enable him to take the first steps in demonstrating this Science. These first steps are indispensable. It is as impossible to gain the understanding of Christian Science without demonstration, i.e., without making an intelligent application of its teachings, as it would be for one to become a musician merely by reading a textbook on the subject, or a mathematician by learning the rules without solving any of the problems which are given to elucidate the rules and test the student's understanding. If the student cannot solve the problems in the textbook, it is proof positive that he does not understand the rule, even though he may repeat the words without hesitation.
To talk Christian Science in a pleasing and impressive manner is of itself no proof of understanding, any more than is the repetition of mathematical rules conclusive evidence that one understands the basic law of numbers. An intelligent grasp of the letter is necessary, but far more than this is required. The proof of understanding is to be found only in the works which demonstrate the truth of the words. If the works are not in evidence, the words are void of vitality and spiritual power.

November 3, 1917 issue
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Demonstrating Christian Science
WILLIS F. GROSS
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Routine of Expectation
JOAN HUDGENS ROME
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Minding Our Business
JOSEPH B. BAKER
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Reading Rooms
EDITH L. PERKINS
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That Which Is Within
JEANNETTE L. WEAKLEY
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Love's Protecting Power
MINER M. YORK
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The Measure of a Man
HARRY J. DUNHAM
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The classification of Christian Science with hypnotism...
W. Stuart Booth
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The speaker at the Tabernacle, as reported in The World,...
Samuel Greenwood
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In a Saturday issue was printed some copy furnished by a...
Judge Clifford P. Smith
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From reference made from time to time in the press, and...
H. R. Colborne
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A correspondent in intimating that Christian Scientists, in...
Carl E. Herring
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Important Announcement
Editor
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Drawing Nigh to God
William P. McKenzie
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Prayers for Prosperity
Annie M. Knott
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The Army of the Lord
William D. McCrackan
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The Lectures
with contributions from Bicknell Young, Edward C. Kennedy, Edith I. Weeks, Evangeline Fox, Frank Conklin, Augustus A. Tobias, Henry M. Newmark
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It is over three and a half years since I first heard of...
Emma Parry with contributions from Robert Parry
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It is with a heart full of gratitude that I testify to the...
L. Steinhauer-Sommer
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Although young in Christian Science, I cannot refrain...
John B. Morris
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When not more than ten years of age I became subject to...
Lura A. Hollis
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A deep sense of gratitude compels me to tell of a few of...
Walter Moraine
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About twelve years ago a dear sister-in-law spoke to me...
Florence I. Bates
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I wish to express my gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,"...
Emily K. Smith
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From Our Exchanges
with contributions from Joseph Fort Newton