It
is not necessary to take a referendum of Christian Scientists to prove that progress in spiritual understanding, and therefore in demonstrating the truth, has been and is concurrent with diligent and conscientious study of the Lesson-Sermons.
Rejoice!
The light of Truth is come!Awake, O voice that long was dumb!Thy heart's dried channels shall be filled,And earth's dark terrors all be stilled.
In an article entitled "Fetters of Tradition," while expressing surprise at "the increasing and world-wide interest in psychic phenomena of all kinds, while in English speaking countries such mental cults as Christian Science, etc.
If the miracles wrought by Christ Jesus can be so easily explained and so readily understood on the basis of the material theory advanced by the critic of Christian Science writing in you columns under the caption "Quicksand principles," one wonder why this self-styled "under-shepherd of God" and his materialistic friends are not doing those works to-day.
In a recent issue of The Hustler is an article reporting a sermon by a visiting evangelist in which he took occasion to speak unkindly of Christian Scientists.
Christian Science is based solely upon the teachings of Jesus, and it is a dangerous thing for a public speaker to advise his hearers to try to fight against such teachings.
Thought
goes back to a spectacular gathering when Moses said to Israel, "This day thou art become the people of the Lord thy God," and from Ebal and Gerizim came in the loud voice of the Levites the curse upon disobedience and the blessings upon fidelity to God.
Let
us arise and leave behind the old theories which have been found wanting, the sterile philosophies, the threatening theologies, and the sad solemnities of mourning for the dead.
Charles C. Oram
with contributions from Grace C. Oram
After reading in the Sentinel of June 15 the editorial entitled "Living Witnesses," I can no longer refrain from sending my testimony with a grateful heart, hoping that some "weary wanderers, athirst in the desert".
I wish to give as a testimony to the healing efficacy of Christian Science the fact that I have been healed of piles and that I was cured of the tobacco habit through reading the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
It is three years since I became interested in Christian Science, and I wish to express my gratitude for the understanding of God that I have gained through the study of the Bible and our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
I wish to express my gratitude for what Christian Science had done for me, and also for the loving help received from friends in times of trouble and adversity.
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