In
order to be effective the work of Christian Scientists must be based upon a clear comprehension of what the present world conflict represents and includes.
Christian Science,
which gives mankind the glorious perception of God as the Father-Mother, inculcates in all its adherents a sense of patriotism far beyond that of their preconceived ideas of this sentiment, and their patriotism thus becomes the manifestation of a spiritual quality of thought, instead of human sentimentality.
The
two sat together in their favorite corner of the shaded porch, with the last rays of the setting sun filtering through the leafy branches that encircled it.
In
these days when resentment and hatred are much in evidence, obedience to the Master's great correlative to the First Commandment seems to require more attention than ever before; and there has been revealed, and is being disseminated in Christian Science, as if in anticipation of this hour of need, a scientific and demonstrable understanding of love which makes such obedience entirely possible.
If the human body could speak, it would doubtless agree with the psalmist when he says: "False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not.
In a recent issue a special writer charges that Christian Science is "the gospel of being comfortable," in contrast with asceticism and Puritanism, as well as with reasonable Christianity.
Since the causes of the war find their root in fear, with its attendant evils of greed, lust for power, covetousness, hatred, malice, and the like, Christian Scientists realize that the war is mental.
Christian Science advocates but one method in the healing of the sick; namely, the prayer that understands and utilizes the power of divine Mind; and this method, it is needless to say, is not hypnotism but Christianity.
It may be said without fear of contradiction that no religion accepts more fully the teachings of Christ Jesus than does Christian Science; and it not only accepts his precepts, but it puts them into actual practice; that is to say, it proves his words by its healing works.
The
affairs of the world will increasingly prosper as there is more general recognition and valuing of the qualities of mind which may be termed womanly, whether manifested by men or by women.
At
this hour we may well recall the words of strong assurance spoken by Moses to the people whom he was leading toward the realization of freedom, and that, too, in the face of their enemies.
A good many years ago, after being told by one of our most eminent surgeons that while a serious surgical operation was my only hope, I would never be well again as I had waited too long, I walked out of his office, refusing even to discuss the subject further.
I have often been impressed with the marvelous results which come from the application to human problems of even a slight knowledge of Christian Science.
Susan A. Packer
with contributions from Sarah Williams
In the hope that this testimony will help many who are struggling with the generally accepted views of scholastic theology, as I was, and in gratitude for a helpful, consistent, reasonable religion, gained from the study of our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
The testimonies in the Sentinel and the Journal have been such a comfort and help to me that I want to add my mite, and thus perhaps help some one else who is struggling to grow in the understanding of Truth.
In order that it may assist others in obtaining the blessings of Christian Science, I take this means of expressing my gratitude for what this healing truth has done for me.
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