June 1, 1918
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As
with ever increasing earnestness of purpose the United States prepares to perform to the full its part in the world war, great events in the history of our country appear to its citizens in a clearer light and with a deeper signification.
Every
student of the New Testament is familiar with the parables of the good Samaritan and the prodigal son; and all who read them are struck by their simplicity and by the depth of the compassion which they illustrate.
"Every
man's word shall be his burden," was the edict of the prophet Jeremiah.
Each
year since I began the study of Christian Science, I have experienced better health and more of joy and happiness, because I have steadily grown in my understanding of God and my relation to Him.
Bedtime,
for two young children in a certain family, meant reading aloud from the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
In
his essay on "Compensation" Emerson has written: "We cannot part with our friends.
O Heart
of mine, hast thou a place preparedFor that sweet presence thou hast sought so long?
The ninety-first psalm has been for centuries the refuge of the Christian in the hour of trouble.
In these days when there is so much need of spiritual comfort, when people are rightly turning for solace to the promises of Christianity, large numbers are finding this consolation and healing through the teachings of Christian Science.
From a report in the Review of the proceedings at a recent meeting of the Itinerants' Club I notice that one of the speakers selected as the subject of his discourse, "Substitutes for Christian Science.
Christian Science, in accepting the spiritual creation as the only reality, explains logically and convincingly the unreal nature of the material formation recorded in the second chapter of Genesis, and harmonizes the many seemingly inconsistent and contradictory texts occurring throughout the Scriptures.
"Please find inclosed a draft for seventy-five dollars for War Relief fund.
Paul
defines the household of God in a letter to Timothy as "the church of the living God, the pillar and ground [that is, basis, foundation, bulwark] of the truth.
All
Christian Scientists are acquainted with the inspired statement which is read at the close of every Sunday service in the Christian Science churches throughout the world, and which is part of the "scientific statement of being" found on <a class="tome-reference"
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Who
does not remember the psalmist's words, "So that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's," and Jesus' illustration, "Harmless as doves"?
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Having spent the greater part of my life from 1902 to 1913 behind prison bars, I feel that I have a message of interest to my fellow men.
Words are inadequate to express the gratitude I owe Christian Science for the good it has brought and is bringing to me each day.
For nearly eleven years Christian Science has met my every need, and during that time I have had many proofs of the healing power of divine Love.
I first heard of Christian Science in Chicago about sixteen years ago.
The study of Christian Science has revealed a glimpse of man's at-one-ment with God.
I am very grateful for the many blessings my family and I have received through a better understanding of God as taught in Christian Science.
I am grateful for the privilege of expressing gratitude to God for healing through Christian Science.
It is with heartfelt gratitude to our Father-Mother God, and to the noble woman who has given to this age a demonstrable understanding of His law, that I write this testimony.
Words seem inadequate to express my gratitude for Christian Science, not alone for the physical help received through my study and application of its teachings, but more so for the spiritual uplift, for a clearer understanding of God, of my relationship to Him, and of the brotherhood of man.
When I became interested in Christian Science, I was suffering from the effects of a severe accident in which I had been run over by a horse and wagon going at great speed.
I desire to express my gratitude for a healing experienced through Christian Science in October, 1913.
I have gained so much from reading the Sentinel that I wish to express my thankfulness to God that this beautiful truth is for all time and all people, and my gratitude to His messenger, Mrs.
I came into Christian Science for the love and truth and help it could give me, for I thought it a very beautiful religion.
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