April 20, 1918
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On
first becoming acquainted with Christian Science, most people who have been brought up in religious surroundings find that without intentional hypocrisy they have yet been accustomed to accept as true some statements to which they have given very little serious thought.
To
those who are taking their first steps in the study of Christian Science there no doubt often comes the thought: "Where can I best serve this cause, where and how may I do more for the Christian Science movement and church?
This
experience, which has been of great help to the writer, is given herewith to the field in the hope of helping some one else.
The
problems which present themselves to the sailor who is a student of Christian Science are different in some ways from those of the individuals whose life is mainly spent on shore, but in one respect at any rate they are the same, inasmuch as the overcoming of evil by good is just as possible to the man who sails the seas as in any other experience of human life.
In
the past few months the writer has learned a deep lesson in Christian Science.
Unceasing
prayer perfection to attain,The patient overcoming of all sin,Perpetual watching till the Christ shall reign,A constant listening for the still, small voice within,—
Christendom has commonly made the mistake of regarding the cross of Christ as relating exclusively to the experience of Christ Jesus, just as it has erred in worshiping his personality rather than the divine Principle which he represented.
It appears that the pastor's chief difficulty lies in his utter failure to grasp the difference between the true man and the false man as set forth in the first and second chapters of Genesis.
There is not a line in any of Mrs.
Whatever the significance of the obscure remarks on Christian Science by a preacher, as reported, it is but fair to reply that Christian Science is symbolized by light and not by darkness.
Our clerical critic takes exception to what Christian Science teaches about the personality of God.
"Permit us to express our deepest gratitude for the proofs of divine Love which have been given us in the way of financial support.
Boston
is beloved by the world encircling membership of The Mother Church, because there may be found the edifice representing locally Mary Baker Eddy's church.
No
one would deny that well-directed effort is of vital importance to thinkers as well as to workers, and this recalls a statement in the epistle to the Ephesians, which reads, "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Wendell Phillips'
stirring statement deserves to be reiterated and metaphysically interpreted to-day.
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I have long wished to avail myself of the privilege of expressing heartfelt gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
Words are inadequate to express my gratitude to God for what Christian Science has done for me.
I have received so much good from the testimonies in the Sentinel that I feel it a duty to send an account of my healing, hoping that others may be encouraged thereby.
I wish to express my gratitude for the sustaining messages which come to us through our periodicals, and especially for those which have been given to us since our country was drawn into this world conflict.
That "man's extremity is God's opportunity" has been proved to me.
The number of benefits my family and I have received from the study and practice of Christian Science are countless, but there is one experience I would like especially to relate, as it may help others.
The joy, comfort, peace, and increasing understanding that is coming to each student of Christian Science who is absolutely sincere in his search for Truth, is a memorial to Mrs.
About six years ago, while in Honolulu, territory of Hawaii, I took up the study of Christian Science, not with the expectation of receiving any benefit from it, but to learn what was interesting others.
It is now six years since my study of Christian Science was begun, and during that period I have received innumerable benefits and blessings from its teachings.
About six years ago I was taken ill and several doctors said there was little chance for recovery, as my years were against me.
It is about seven years since I became interested in Christian Science, and during that time many blessings have been received, but I never fully realized just how many until within the past year when I have been counting them up and feeling more grateful every day.
Nine years ago I was healed through Christian Science of a so-called fibroid growth, with all its attendant symptoms.
I have received so much help from the Christian Science testimonies that I take pleasure in telling of some benefits I have received through this truth.
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