June 29, 1918
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These
are times of supreme testing, not only for nations and peoples, but for churches and religions.
The
interest that centers around the young men in our training camps, at home and abroad, is well-nigh immeasurable.
Matthew
tells us that at the time of the Passover Jesus went into the temple, where he saw various conditions which were letting the things of this world keep out of consciousness the spiritual things.
Although
the teachings of the Bible make it abundantly clear that as a man "thinketh in his heart, so is he," the materialism of both medicine and scholastic theology so darkened and perverted the view of mankind that the metaphysical and true sense of all things was practically lost for centuries.
The
good which may be done by a few lovingly spoken words, commonplace in themselves perhaps, was forcibly brought home to the writer in the following way.
The
present age is daily unfolding greater opportunities for the demonstration of Christian Science.
There is perhaps nothing the world dislikes more than minding its own business.
In an article headed, "Explaining National Blindness," copied from the New York Times, many strange statements were made, among them one pertaining to Christian Science.
The evangelist whose remarks appeared in part in the Reporter, contends that Christian Science is inconsistent with the Bible and has its source elsewhere than in the Scripture.
In a recent issue, in reporting the activities of the Training Camp for Young Christians, established by St.
The teachings of Christian Science are based entirely on the Bible.
"Inclosed find a draft for five dollars from a small circle of students who are glad to add their little to help on the work of relief.
The
quotation which heads this article will be found on the tenth page of Mrs.
There
can be no question that the love of life comes to us consciously and unconsciously from our earliest hours; and this is right, for despite the many human misconceptions of life, man's life can only be truly known as the gift of God; indeed Christian Science makes it clear that God is man's Life, and that man lives truly only as he reflects the divine Life.
Every
advancing Christian hears the searching question, Hast thou been jealous of thy brother's gift?
My desire is to share with others the good that has come to me from the study of Christian Science.
It is with a very grateful heart that I testify to the healing and regenerating power of Christian Science.
With a deep sense of gratitude I write this testimony in the hope that my experience may help others who are seeking the truth.
Words cannot express what Christian Science has done for me.
Impelled by a sense of gratitude and the hope that it may be helpful to others, I give this testimony in recognition of the power of Truth and Love to heal and bless.
In November, 1913, I was told by the physician who had operated on me nine months before that I would have to undergo another operation and then rest for three months.
It is with a heart full of thankfulness to God and of gratitude to Mrs.
Christian Science found me when to mortal sense all was darkness.
Christian Science is a great help to me in my everyday work, and reduces to a large extent the fear of accidents.
Twelve years ago last October I turned to Christian Science for healing, after medicine and surgery had failed to cure me.
It has come to me forcibly of late that having been helped so much by the testimonies, I ought to show my gratitude by adding mine.
All I have and all I am I owe to Christian Science, and having received so much comfort from the testimonies given in our periodicals and at the Wednesday evening meetings, I would like to tell my experience in gratitude for what this healing truth has done for me.
I have received so much help from the testimonies in the Sentinel and Journal that I wish to add mine to those of others who are thankful for the light as revealed to us through "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
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