August 31, 1918
Content can't be loaded!
No one thing, perhaps, has stood between mortal man and his happiness and peace more effectively than his belief in and apprehension of death.
Some
time ago my attention was arrested by an unusual episode in connection with the burning of a boat called the "General Slocum.
One
morning, from the topmost window of a city apartment, looking out into the open sky, I could see but two clouds—one small, luminous, and golden, radiant with the beauty of the morning; the other, dark, heavy, and unattractively spread out.
The
demonstration of unity rests upon the recognition of one Mind governing the universe in absolute harmony, law, and order; in according to God all that belongs to Him who is able to maintain it in "beauty, grandeur, order," to quote the poet's words.
At
a time when our Government is making what are undeniably just demands upon its citizens in the way of curtailing and revising their daily expenditures, especially in the way of food, it might be well for us to determine the spiritual significance of these demands and their relation to individual growth.
The
great truth of the Biblical declaration, "Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge," was brought vividly home to me on two recent occasions.
I am
the Way! E'en though thy pathWith countless dangers seem beset,Lo, in the midst of all I standUnmoved, all-knowing, with a handOutstretched to thee.
What is the greatest lesson each and every one of us shall learn?
The June issue of The Star refers to the indorsement of compulsory health insurance by the New York State Federation of Labor.
Now that the Boston Herald and Journal has reviewed a book containing an attempt by a doctor of divinity to discredit Christian Science healing, I wish to offer a brief comment and a pertinent quotation from a clergyman whose attitude toward Christian Science is more intelligent.
In a recent issue a clergyman, who discussed "The End of the Age and How to Meet It," makes reference to Christian Science and forms of theosophy and Buddhism, with the same lack of warrant that is found in the implication that Christian Science has gained its hold in the world through "woman's susceptibility.
The
First Reader of a Christian Science church was invited to "give the invocation" at a public meeting of citizens.
In
the language of affairs the word labor has acquired a restricted sense which does an injustice to the word itself and to those associated therewith.
In
the twenty-eighth chapter of Genesis we read the story of Jacob's departure from his home, when he went out into an unknown world, as so many must to-day, in order to work out his human problems and to learn man's possibilities as a child of God.
I am sending this testimony of my thankfulness for God's loving-kindness, His ever present protection and guidance, in the hope that some who read it may be helped thereby.
I turned to Christian Science for comfort and help when my heart was filled with grief, resentment, and bitterness.
As the testimonies have been a great encouragement to me and have often been the means of helping me work out my problems, I should like to express a measure of my appreciation in giving a few of our many healings in Christian Science.
As a student of Christian Science it is my joy and privilege to express heartfelt gratitude for the many blessings that have come into my life through the faithful study and practical application of this beautiful truth.
In Proverbs we read, "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths," while on page 372 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
I became fully convinced as to the demonstrable healing power of Christian Science after the complete healing of an ingrowing nail on my foot which had troubled me very much for about three years.
What have I to be grateful for in Christian Science?
I am very thankful to God and grateful to Mrs.
