December 29, 1917
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In
the twenty-second chapter of Genesis it is recorded that God tempted Abraham and commanded him to take Issac, his only son, and offer him for a burnt offering.
To exemplify in thought, word, and deed the highest sense of perfection attainable to the human understanding, and to strive to bring to fulfillment such promise in the pupils, is the mission of the Christian Science Sunday school teacher.
In
the prophecy of Isaiah we read: "Before they call, I will answer;" and again, "For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the Lord will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward.
It
is recorded in the book of Joshua that as the children of Israel journeyed toward the promised land, even long after had passed through the Red Sea and later through the waters of the Jordan, after they had been fed by manna and after they had taken Jericho, even then one enemy after another appeared to block their progress.
While
the writer was reading the gospel narrative of the birth of Jesus these questions presented themselves: Why were the shepherds, diligently guarding their flocks under the silent stars, the only ones who heard the joyous song of the angels?
O troubled
heart, regretful of past yearsAnd stain of sin, so long to goodness blind,A message here for thee, to dry thy tears.
Individuals unite in their efforts to protect their civic and religious rights, and these efforts result in governments of state and church.
A recent issue reports a clergyman as condemning Christian Science as heresy.
On several occasions recently the public has noticed in "The Voice of the People" the linking of two teachings with Christian Science in a way likely to give the reader the erroneous impression that all three are alike.
Speedy action was taken by the Christian Science organization in Boston to provide relief for Halifax people who are in distress on account of the explosion of the munitions ship and the resulting fire.
Additional contributions have swelled the amount of the Halifax relief collection, taken at the Sunday services of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, so that the total amount now reported by the treasurer, Bliss Knapp, is $8320.
Boston, the Mecca of so many Nova Scotians for two generations past, was in the field as soon as if it had been a city in its nearest sister state, and from the time when the first relief train was started down to the present hour has added gift to gift.
"I inclose a check for fifty dollars as a contribution for the Halifax Relief fund.
This
season and the thoughts mankind have been cherishing make it a suitable time to recall Mrs.
In
the closing verses of the twelfth chapter of Matthew we find a wonderful sermon which has appealed to Christian people in all the centuries since the words were uttered by the master Christian.
In January, 1906, I turned to Christian Science for healing.
In 1911 I was suffering from what was pronounced a condition of tuberculosis.
Contrasting the present with the past in my experience, I find that there has been clearly exemplified the truth of that loving admonition of Jesus to Nicodemus, "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
It is with a thankful heart that I wish to testify to the great blessings which Christian Science has brought into my life.
It is with gratitude that I testify to the help Christian Science has been to me.
It is five years since my first two healings through Christian Science, and they were brought about through the understanding of my little niece, nine years of age.
I have been a reader of the Sentinel for over four years, and wish to add my testimony of gratitude for the privilege of having such a companion in my home.
A little over two years ago I was a most miserable and disheartened creature.
It is my privilege to offer this testimony of my healing through Christian Science of what is called sick headache.
It was in March, 1912, that I gave Christian Science the first serious thought; previous to that I did not consider it worthy of notice, as I had been in bondage to medicine from childhood.
In November, 1913, my two boys, then aged ten and twelve years, finding conditions inharmonious in the Sunday school which they had always attended, asked if they might make a change.
Many years ago I was healed of nervous prostration through Christian Science, and since then have had many wonderful healings; but the following proof of God's protecting care has been the most wonderful to me.
With deep thankfulness to God and gratitude to our revered Leader, Mrs.
I should like to tell of a very wonderful healing which was experienced in our home.
Christian Science was not taken up by me for physical healing, but because I was greatly impressed with its teachings of love and harmony.
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