August 18, 1917
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The modern banking system of Japan dates from the promulgation in 1872 of the national banking regulations, which were modeled on the national bank act of the United States.
There
was no uncertainty in Paul's mind when he wrote to the Corinthian church, "For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
A very
helpful article in one of our periodicals struck a chord of feeling, bringing sweet.
Thanksgiving
day, 1916, marked the twenty-seventh anniversary of the home-coming of a mother who had left her loved ones and gone to a city about two hundred miles distant, in search of some means to alleviate her suffering of both mind and body.
In
the book of Psalms we read: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
Christian Science presents points of disagreement with what has been called orthodox religion, and also with what might be called orthodox philosophy.
Under the caption "The Cross of Christ" a critic states that "Christian Scientists no longer believe that there is such a thing as death, and hence they could not believe that Jesus died for sins.
Through Christian Science the sick are being healed, the drunkard is reformed, the atheist and infidel are being led to God.
Our critic asked, "Why, if Christian Science was a revelation, did Mrs.
In an article entitled "How Nervousness Can Be Healed" it is maintained that "suggestion, belief, is the supporting and operative power" in Christian Science healing.
My attention has been called to an article entitled, "Osborn on Isms and Science," in which Christian Science is erroneously classed with Spiritualism, Theosophy, and Buddhism, and all are defined as "doctrines of the devil.
Christian Science is an orderly arrangement for efficient service of truths that have always existed.
The facetious reference to the attitude of Christian Science on the subject of sin made by an itinerant evangelist temporarily holding meetings in your city, and reported in the Herald, might have been of some moment and account as a part of his sermon had there been any truth in it.
Christian Science, which is among those religious beliefs to which our critic objects, is neither a fad nor an ism, but on the contrary is a well established religious teaching, adhered to by hundreds of thousands of respected citizens of this and other lands.
In
speaking about the messenger of God and his experiences, the psalmist says, "He shall drink of the brook in the way.
"I became
acquainted with a woman who was bending under her load of troubles.
I feel the time has come when I must give a written testimony of the great blessings that have come to me through Christian Science.
Six years ago through reading the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" enough understanding was gained to realize that Christian Science is indeed the truth, and both my husband and myself have since read all the literature and clung to Christian Science, which meets our every need.
I came into Christian Science for physical healing, after having suffered for many years from gall-stones, rheumatism, and other ailments.
Twenty-three years ago I was an infidel.
When our baby was fourteen months old she was taken with a severe cold, which later developed into acute lung trouble.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Mrs.
Seven years ago I was to material sense a wreck, both mentally and physically, suffering from what is called a nervous breakdown, which had been brought about by financial losses and a weakened physical condition.
It is with a sense of deep gratitude that I would testify to the many blessings which I have received through Christian Science.
It has been a year and a half since I became interested in Christian Science, and we received a great blessing at that time.
I wish to express my gratitude for the many blessings that have come to me since I was healed of typhoid fever through Christian Science.
I desire to make known the great good that has come to me thorough Christian Science.
Frequently the statement is made that Christian Science may perhaps be beneficial to nervous, hysterical women; therefore I am glad to bear testimony to the fact that it is adaptable to the needs of every person, regardless of sex or calling.
For the blessings that have come to me through the study and application of Christian Science I am deeply grateful.
In error's night, o'ercast with fear,When tossed on earth's tempestuous sea,When seemed no hope of succor near—A voice said gently, Love's with thee!
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The Christian Science Text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
