For
the student of Christian Science who is struggling bravely to discern the allness of God in the midst of aggressive attacks of evil, there is a wonderful lesson in the parable told by Jesus as he sat in the ship talking to the multitude upon the shore.
Accepting
the truth, as taught in Christian Science, that the Christ-idea is not limited to a material, finite form or to a limited period of time, but continues to exist throughout all eternity, we come at length to consider the activity of this Christ-principle or spiritual understanding.
Through
the inspired teachings of Christian Science its beneficiaries are attaining to the intuitive insight which gathers out of the simple Bible stories of the lives of patriarchs and prophets veritable gems of truth, precious instructions pertaining to their own conduct and life work.
Mankind would do well to-day to recognize the truth of Shakespeare's saying that there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in its philosophy; and so to recognize the grotesque limitations of the human mind, and consequently to cease from setting down as mythical whatever cannot be apprehended by one or other of the five material senses.
That Christian Scientists are regarded by examining physicians as favorable insurance risks is stated by a writer in a recent issue, who says also that Christian Scientists in comparison with others are "ordinarily not so subject to minor ills, and even have a better fighting spirit during a serious illness.
While differing from scholastic dogma and modes of human reasoning, Christian Science sets forth the spiritual facts of existence whereby mortals may understandingly accept Paul's admonition, "Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
Mortals
like to be enthroned in a temporary majesty and to claim the place and attributes of a god; and the self-glorification of Nebuchadnezzar and the mob-glorification of Herod afford typical examples.
The
idea of independence is unquestionably dear to all men, so much so that all are eager to claim what it implies, without perhaps considering that they will of necessity be forced to prove their right to its possession.
It is heartfelt gratitude that prompts me to write this testimony and thereby let the world know of my wonderful healing in the base hospital of this cantonment.
In John we read, "The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.
It is with great joy that I tell of the wonderful blessings which have come to us through the study and application of the truths taught in Christian Science.
While I have many times expressed my gratitude in the Wednesday evening meetings for my healing through the understanding of Christian Science, I now feel that I should send my testimony for publication in one of our periodicals, in the hope of helping some one who is in like need.
I first made the acquaintance of Christian Science five years ago, at a time when I was almost frantic with neuralgia, and the doctors were unable to give me any relief.
In the words of the psalmist I would say: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
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