September 8, 1917
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Would-be
critics of Bible teaching must not overlook the fact that spiritual things can only be spiritually discerned.
On
the door of a shop that many people enter hung a card with the brightly colored words, "Time is just a little precious bit of eternity.
As a member of the literature distribution committee and an usher in one of our branch churches, the writer has had many opportunities to see what is being done by Christian Science.
To one living in a small town the Christian Science lectures are a great blessing, awakening students to more earnest efforts in applying the truth gained in studying our literature.
It
has ever been the hope of mankind to escape from the beliefs of the flesh and their attendant evils and disappointments.
The New York Court of Appeals, the highest court of the state, has again construed and applied the New York statute which forbids the practice of medicine without a license, but provides that it shall not affect "the practice of the religious tenets of any church.
From the speeches and writings of statesmen and others in all parts of the world it is becoming more and more evident that the conflict through which humanity is passing is being generally recognized to be the Armageddon of ideas.
Many, with blind faith in the teachings of their fathers, turn to the old-time prophecy: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth:.
An item in a sequence of aspersions furnishes an apt illustration of the methods by which professional antagonists gather materials for fomenting hostility to Christian Science.
It is true that a number of clergymen and others in the older denominations who cling tenaciously to what is called old theology and its dogmas, have refused to believe that Mrs.
The
thoughtless will admit that God governs, but even the thoughtful sometimes fail to see the corollary that it is not then man's business to govern.
Churchgoing
people are all familiar with the hymn which says, "Chance and change are busy ever," and are apt to accept its implication quite unquestioningly; yet in the prophecy of Malachi we read, "I am the Lord, I change not.
To be an unprofitable servant is to invite the experience of the man mentioned in the parable who was cast into outer darkness: "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
"On
behalf of the Christian Science Society, Pretoria, S.
I should like to give this testimony to the healing power of Truth.
As I was almost always sick, Christian Science had been presented to me many times; but it was not until I witnessed the instantaneous healing of a friend who had been sent South as a last resort, that I determined to see what it would do for me.
I would like to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
I am very grateful for the benefits received in Christian Science, and though not a Scientist I realize its uplifting power and healing influence, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
I thank God for the many blessings which have come to me through Christian Science.
I am truly grateful for the many blessings which have come to me through Christian Science.
Since Christian Science entered my life twelve years ago, a number of transformations have taken place in my inward and outward being, some of which are manifest to the world and some of which are the satisfying secrets of my own heart.
As one who has received untold blessings through the teachings of Christian Science, I desire to express my gratitude for the revelation of Truth, which has healed me of many ills.
I did not come into Christian Science for healing, as I always had good health and heartily enjoyed all the good things and pleasures of life ; but there came a time when these did not satisfy me, nor could I find what I sought in orthodox religion.
To say that I am thankful for what Christian Science has done for me but feebly expresses my gratitude and appreciation.
For eighteen years Christian Science has been the means of bringing many blessings into my life.
With deep gratitude to God I acknowledge the benefit received through Christian Science.
For ten years Christian Science has been my only physician and has met my every need; but it was not until last summer, when I had the great privilege of class instruction, that my heart really went out in thankfulness to God and gratitude to Mrs.
Now that ten years or more have passed since my first healing in Christian Science, I wish to express my deep gratitude and appreciation for all that has come to me through this blessed truth.
Over three years ago my attention was called to Christian Science at a time when I could not see any help ahead.
I wish to add my testimony to the many helpful ones that have appeared in the Sentinel from time to time.
We have had many proofs of the power of God as revealed through the teachings of Christian Science, for it has never failed to meet our needs when properly applied.
'Tis said that God is good; yet men believeHe who is Love divineDoth send them sorrow, pain, all things that grieve;This gloomy creed's not mine.
