September 29, 1917
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Once
an elderly woman left her native state and lived for a number of years in a distant part of the country.
[We are privileged in being able, through the courtesy of the writer of the following letter and the one to whom it was addressed, to present to our readers this confirmatory testimony of the sustaining power of Truth experienced by those who even in the midst of seeming dangers rely upon omnipotence.
In
thinking over the many blessings for which we as Christian Scientists have occasion to be grateful, the understanding which has come in regard to little children is prominent in the writer's thought.
Many
helpful lessons may be gained in our passage from sense to Soul through appreciation of the unselfish deeds of others.
There
sings in my heart from day to dayA joyous thought which clings alway,And lifts me above earth's cares and fears,Till I seek no more the place of tearsBut find my hope to courage grown,Remembering Love's sure care for His own.
It would be difficult more perfectly to state the secret of Christ Jesus' power than did the chief priests when they said of him, "He trusted in God;" nor could words, contemptuously spoken as these were, better expose the materialism of the carnal mind, which it was the purpose of Jesus' trust in God to destroy but which the priests had no intention of surrendering.
In view of The Berkshire Gleaner's review of Mark Twain's book on Christian Science, or rather his book against Mrs.
To the bystander witnessing the periodical "flaying" of Christian Science on the part of its clerical and other opponents,—for the most part the clerical,—the enduring vitality of the victim must seem at least remarkable.
Under the title, "The Cross of Christ," in a recent issue of the Gazette, reference is made to those who have "become Christian Scientists and no longer believe that there is such a thing as death; and that hence they could not believe that Jesus died for sins.
A writer in the Bee reverts to the common notion of the reality of evil because it is evident to the senses that evil exists.
In the notes on the International Sunday School Lesson reference is made to Christian Science; and in commenting on the healing by Christ Jesus of the man who was blind from his birth the following statement is made: "Jesus did not talk to the blind man of the 'delusions of mortal mind.
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For
many months past The Christian Science Board of Directors has been collecting, compiling, and binding in form for permanent preservation such letters or other authentic statements by Mrs.
To
Christian Scientists the word Principle expresses the truth that "God is infinite person," unlimited in knowledge and goodness, as the textbook states.
Surface
indications catch the eye of material beliefs and pretend to be solid facts.
This testimony is gratefully given in recognition of the power of Truth.
I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
Words cannot express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done and is doing for me every day, and it is an ever present help in the rearing of my children.
About three years ago, after everything had been done for me that could be done by physicians, and we had been advised to go to a high altitude as soon as possible, I took the advice of a loving friend and asked a Christian Science practitioner for treatment.
Out of love and gratitude I wish to acknowledge some of the benefits received in Christian Science.
My gratitude for Christian Science can only be expressed in a desire to prove by works this never failing, practical, and demonstrable religion.
After about eight months of service at the front I feel that it is my duty to give a testimony saying how very grateful I am for the many benefits received through Christian Science.
I am deeply grateful for the help that has come to me through Christian Science, and although quite young in this truth I would like to tell of my first demonstration.
Gratitude to God impels me to give my testimony in regard to the healing and sustaining power of Christian Science.
About a year and a half ago I came to Christian Science sick in mind and body as a result of great trouble in the family, which I thought at the time I would be unable to live through.
I am grateful for the many blessings which have come to me through the study and application of the truth about God and man as taught in Christian Science.
Our little daughter has had a beautiful healing through the application of Christian Science, and I am happy to tell of it.
I have a great desire to express my gratitude for Christian Science and for all the blessings that have been manifested in my life since it came to my attention.
About nine and a half years ago, while suffering from a severe stomach trouble, I was advised by a friend to try Christian Science.
This testimony is written in loving gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
