March 30, 1918
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the ceiling of a chapel he decorated, Michelangelo has represented God the Father as a majestic man, dignified and beneficent beyond words, and to Christian Scientists one of the most suggestive features of his famous work is this, that in it he illustrates the immensely significant fact that in the innumerable chapels of individual consciousness the divine character is outlined very much after such a superhuman model who is yet subject to limitations which are utterly opposed to the universally accepted dogma that God is infinite, the All-in-all.
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writer was born and raised on a farm a few miles from town, and when attending high school he would stay in town from Monday morning until Friday evening.
Many
rare experiences come to those who have the privilege of being soloists in Christian Science churches,—experiences which prove Mrs.
Various
narratives in the Scriptures illustrate the fact that to trust in human or personal strength is to produce a temporary sense of estrangement from God.
As gently as the dew on tender flower,Comes to the heart Love's holy, healing power;As lightly as the breeze in summer air,Truth clears the mist of sense that lodgeth there.
Safety means different things to different people.
The uncomplimentary manner is which our ministerial friend makes reference to Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, does not pass the notice of the reader who is familiar with her teaching, without recalling to mind the contrast between the reference as reported in this sermon and that made by Mrs.
"A Seeker After Truth" has raised the question of state regulation of the practice of Christian Science.
The gentleman from Buffalo who appears so frequently as an antagonist of the teachings of Christian Science takes occasion in a recent letter to recite from the gospels a goodly number of instances where Christ Jesus healed the sick of divers ills.
It is true that the teachings of Christian Science in relation to Jesus the Christ differ from the views entertained by dogmatic theology, but it is not true that these teachings are "diametrically opposed to Bible truths," as was alleged in a reported sermon.
Referring to people calling themselves Christian Scientists, a critic is reported to have said, "They are neither Christians nor scientists.
"Four of us lieutenants in the United States Army read the Lesson-Sermon together this Sunday morning, in the quiet of a stateroom on a ship on the Atlantic Ocean.
When
Jesus was instructing his disciples, he gave them a reason for this admonition, "Take heed what ye hear," by saying further, "With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.
Is there a more comforting passage in the Bible than the one in which Christ Jesus is quoted as saying to his disciples, "Lo, I am with you alway"?
In
the thirty-seventh chapter of Ezekiel we find a strange picture, yet withal one which appeals to the deepest desire of all the human race, in that it tells in touching metaphor of the awakening of men and nations from the dream of sin and death.
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In
the interest of greater efficiency, economy, and more orderly administration, the War Relief fund and the Camp Welfare fund have been consolidated.
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It is with deep gratitude for the many blessings received from Christian Science that I give this testimony.
About nine years ago I was divinely led to take up the study of Christian Science at a time when I needed it badly.
It is over eleven years since the healing truth came to me, at a time when I was very miserable both physically and mentally.
Eighteen years ago, while living in a small western town, I first heard of Christian Science.
I feel truly thankful for the blessings that have come to me through Christian Science.
At the solicitation of my sister I first visited a Christian Science church in July, 1914, and during the service it seemed to me as though I became conscious of the presence of divine Love, this feeling being manifest during the silent prayer, in which I took part.
For some time I have felt that it was my duty to testify to the wonderful healing of my eye through Christian Science.
About six years ago I found myself with a skin disease which appeared on my hands and was very annoying.
For more than ten years I had a growth in my nose which almost closed one nostril.
I first asked for Christian Science treatment about eight years ago.
After eleven years of practical proof of the healing power of Truth, I wish to give my testimony of love and gratitude.
I am very grateful for all the benefits we have received from the study of Christian Science.
I am very grateful that I have found Christian Science, as it is the religion for which I have been looking all my life.
While living in Pomona, California, about nine years ago, I had whooping cough, followed by bronchial asthma in a most distressing form.
I feel it both a duty and a privilege to add my testimony to that of the thousands who have received healing and other blessings through Christian Science.
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