The Government of Nicaragua has promulgated a new land law, by which native Nicaraguan heads of families may acquire free homesteads and other persons may purchase lands at very low prices.
Perhaps
none of our Master's recorded utterances have led to greater speculation than have the series of word pictures in the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth chapters of Matthew, which deal with the coming of the Son of man.
In
God's great school which we call the universe, or nature, there are countless objects forever teaching those who have eyes to see and ears to hear, the wondrous lore of wisdom, Truth and Love.
An
alert distribution committee in a Christian Science branch church, appreciating the fact that an increasing human activity and a larger output of literature was not entirely an evidence of progress, decided to hold a meeting for the purpose of awakening thought to better metaphysical work along the line of literature distribution.
Our
beloved Leader has often assured us that little children may be taught the practical application of the great verities of Christian Science, and the following incident is an illustration of the truth of her words.
It is to be especially regretted that any one writing on behalf of the labor unions should give expression to a false concept of Christian Science, for the simple reason that Christian Science is the greatest force toward absolute justice between employer and employee in the world today.
In the city of Danville and vicinity many proofs have been given of the efficacy of Christian Science to heal the sick and reform the sinner, and it is doubtful if there is a community within the bounds of civilization of which this same thing could not be said.
In his address on "Modern Views of the Bible," published in the columns of your paper, a certain clergyman refers to Christian Science as "based upon the traditional view of the Bible.
In the thirteenth chapter of Matthew is given an account of Jesus' return to his own country, and how the people scoffed at his wisdom and his healing power; then follows that remarkable statement: "And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Supernal
guide, into Thy wayThe seeking heart is ever led,Nourished by Truth's immortal bread,As Israel's band of old were fedFrom day to trusting day.
In
his parable of the good Samaritan our Master enjoined the practice of mercy as necessary to the fulfilling of the command, "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.
Throughout
the Scriptures we find many references to wisdom, and it is most unequivocally stated that no other possession of humanity equals it in value.
with contributions from J. M. Longyear, Daisy B. Norred, C. A. Swartz, Seymour W. Condon, Lois C. Hayball, F. L. Norton, Martha Ripley, W. S. Sterrett, McKenzie Moss, Campbell MacCulloch, Harry S. Marx
Anna B. Pellikan
with contributions from John Pellikan
Over five years ago I became interested in Christian Science through the healing of one of our children after he had been given up by the attending physicians, all of whom said he could not live longer than two hours.
Milly Hutton
with contributions from Edward J. Hutton
In October, 1915, I arrived in this country with my husband, feeling very homesick and lonesome and knowing not one word of English; but divine Love guided us to the house of a Christian Science family, where we were told about this religion with its wonderful healing power.
So much good has come to me through the Christian Science periodicals that I desire to give my testimony, hoping in this way to scatter farther the seeds of hope, joy, and courage.
Words cannot express my gratitude for the comfort and peace which has come to me through reading Science and Health, which I esteem above any worldly possession.
Because I enjoy reading the testimonies in the Sentinel I wish to send mine for publication so that others may know of the help I have received through Christian Science.
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with contributions from J. M. Longyear, Daisy B. Norred, C. A. Swartz, Seymour W. Condon, Lois C. Hayball, F. L. Norton, Martha Ripley, W. S. Sterrett, McKenzie Moss, Campbell MacCulloch, Harry S. Marx