September 15, 1917
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To practice Christian Science, or even to study it intelligently, every student needs continually to observe the distinction it makes between reality and illusion, and especially to notice this distinction in its application to man.
Prayer
constitutes a large part of our spiritual life, and a very important part of prayer is praise and thanksgiving, for these as understood in Christian Science include the answer to prayer, acknowledging the spiritual fact as a present reality.
When
even a small understanding of Christian Science is sufficient to bring a feeling of security to the human consciousness, it is strange that the student is inclined to underrate the prophylactic side of this teaching until one of the many incidents which go to make up the human sense of existence causes him to think what a deep debt of gratitude he owes for the revelation of the ever presence and protection of divine Truth.
It
was a dreary day, — the wind was blowing clouds of dust over the streets, the clanging cars were raising their share of it, besides making the usual noise, and the many swiftly passing automobiles were adding the fumes of gasoline to the rest.
One
who has not studied Christian Science as taught in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," is sometimes curious as to why this book should be called a key.
The one really essential thing to know about malpractice is that there is no such thing.
In the March number of the North American Review there was an article headed, "What Are the Churches to Do?
In a report of a lecture under the caption "Intellectual and Spiritual Problems," reference is made to the subject of Christian Science.
The report of an address on Christian Science before the church summer school, rightly calls for some comment.
A magazine article upon Christian Science has come to our attention, entitled "Christian Science under the X-ray," in which the writer in scathing terms seeks to prove that this cult, its tenets being unprovable by scientific test, is therefore "un-Christian and ridiculous.
My attention has been drawn to an article entitled "Spiritualism: True and False.
These
are days when the world is mobilizing its resources to the last available unit; but, because "all is infinite Mind and its infinite manifestation".
"If
the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
The
psalmist gives us this assurance respecting our heavenly Father, "At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
During a period of nearly sixteen years I have applied the truth as taught in Christian Science and it has never failed me.
Like many others, I came into Christian Science when God found opportunity in my necessity.
Fourteen years ago, while searching for a more intimate knowledge of God, I was led to Christian Science through reading an adverse article in the daily newspaper.
Before taking up the study of Christian Science I suffered much from sensitiveness, thinking that people did not like me and were slighting me.
Christian Science has been in our home almost ever since I can remember, but it has only been in the last few years that I have thoroughly appreciated it and tried to put into practice the truths I have been learning.
One afternoon, toward the end of November, 1915, I was in my kitchen, which measures only about eight feet by nine and has one whole side of glass.
It is with a sense of deep gratitude for the numerous blessings which have come to me through the study of Christian Science that I add my testimony to the many which tell of the richness of this, God's blessing poured out to mankind.
It is over six years since Christian Science was demonstrated to my satisfaction in my cousin's home in the East, where I was visiting at the time, causing me to lay aside my prejudice and to investigate the wonderful truth.
One Sunday morning I found upon arising that my face and entire body were covered with what appeared to be a rash, and I had a high fever.
I have received much encouragement from reading and hearing of the wonderful healings brought about by the power of God through Christian Science.
Because I have been helped so many times by reading testimonies given in the Sentinel and Journal, I feel it my duty to give to others as I have received.
About six years ago I first turned to Christian Science through the interest of a friend; but although I realized great benefits from the few treatments received, I did not accept its message at that time.
In the summer of 1908 I was led into Christian Science after eighteen months of suffering.
It is with sincere gratitude for Christian Science that I give this testimony.
Some eighteen years ago I had an attack of sciatica, from which the doctor said I would never recover, and I had suffered intense pain for about two years, when I heard of Christian Science.
It is with a feeling of sincere gratitude that I tell of the many blessings which have come to me through Christian Science.
I consider it a sacred duty to acknowledge my beautiful healing through Christian Science.
One day about five years ago, while my thirteen year old brother was playing hockey, in some way he was hit on the knee.
