November 17, 1917
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To
any Christian the word overcoming has no uncertain meaning, but the student of Christian Science may possibly give it more serious consideration than do many other religionists.
To
speak of peace on earth when the greater part of the world is involved in war, is to many mere mockery.
One
of the most profound statements uttered by the Master was this: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Christ Jesus
taught that there is nothing in materiality worthy to be held up to mankind as an ideal.
Christian Science does not contradict the Scriptures, as was asserted by a recent visiting evangelist.
A recent correspondent who refers to Christian Science asks, "What reason can be found for using the creator of the universe as our symbol of goodness?
The subject on which the critic expended the most of his derision was Mrs.
In a report of a lecture under the caption "Intellectual and Spiritual Problems," reference is made to the subject of Christian Science.
To
follow Truth, and leave the seeming allFor paths untried in erstwhile alien mead,And see unlessened plenty from ripe harvest fall,Annul the law, By sweat of brow shall be thy bread.
The
Manual of The Mother Church brings to the attention of the student many startling side lights upon character.
The
question of Sabbath observance is not only of deep interest to older students of Christian Science, but it is important that the pupils in our Sunday schools should have clear views on this question as on all others which relate themselves to human progress.
The
words which form the title of this editorial have rung in the ears of Christendom since they became public in the sacred writings.
The
Christian Science Board of Directors on behalf of The Mother Church wishes to acknowledge gratefully the receipt of original autograph letters written by Mrs.
It is six years since I turned to Christian Science for physical healing.
On arriving back from the front after ten months' service in the trenches I testify to the strength and comfort received through Christian Science, which has taught me to pray aright, and has led me to the knowledge that God, divine Truth, is indeed a "shield and buckler" in times of what appears to mortal mind to be great danger.
So much encouragement and so many benefits have come to me from reading the testimonies in the Christian Science periodicals, that I wish to express my gratitude for them and to testity to the healing power of Truth.
From childhood I was afflicted with what is known as tuberculosis of the hip and spine, and had had two operations when I was but two years old.
When I first took notice of Christian Science, it was with an atitude of contempt, though I had never looked between the covers of Science and Health.
Every day I feel thankful for the privilege of being a student of Christian Science.
When quite young I became interested in Christian Science through the healing of a small growth underneath my chin.
For a long time it has seemed to me that I ought to express publicly, through our publications, my gratitude for the beautiful healing and the many other blessings experienced in Christian Science.
With a grateful heart I relate some instances in which I have experienced blessings through Christian Science.
It gives me much joy to express my gratitude for all the benefits I have received through Christian Science.
I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
One evening about five years ago I was passing a hall where a lecture on Christian Science was being given.
Having been interested in Christian Science for about seven years, I feel I have much for which to be grateful, as it has met my every need.
Christian Science came to me sixteen years ago, at a time when I longed and prayed to know and to do what was right, and through its teaching I have gained the peace "which passeth all understanding.
