Since
that day when the nations "agreed to disagree" with the warring powers of Central Europe, Christian Scientists, quickly accepting a situation which was virtually forced upon them by the logic of events, have been proving their faith by their works in a field entirely new to them, that is, in the Army and Navy camps, barracks, hospitals, and even prisons.
In
the twelfth chapter of Acts we find an excellent illustration of the contrast between an understanding of the power of absolute Truth and ignorance of it.
During
the summer of 1918 a party of three Christian Scientists visited Mount Auburn Cemetery to see and study carefully the memorial therein erected to Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.
To those who do not understand Christian Science it may appear that one trusting therein for his help in time of sickness is doing nothing and is suffering from neglect.
In painful contrast to the plan for uniting the different denominations calling themselves Christian, which is being so seriously considered by broad-minded ministers of the gospel, and which is a distinct sign of the times, is the futile attempt made by a revivalist, as reported in a recent issue, to convince his hearers that "Christian Science strikes at the fundamentals of the Christian faith.
Although commending the optimism of Christian Science, and deeming its refusal to dwell upon evil an excellent thing, nevertheless a correspondent has an objection to it.
"Traveler," whose letter about the proposed new Medical Act appeared in a recent issue, may be qualified by experience to commend Chiropractic, but when he writes that Christian Science is another name for suggestive therapeutics, he exposes ignorance of this Science.
"I beg to acknowledge with warm thanks the receipt of the volumes of The Christian Science Monitor, which arrived in good condition, thanks to the excellent manner in which they were packed.
Lecture notices can be printed in a particular number of the Sentinel when they reach the editorial department twelve days preceding its date of publication.
In April, 1911, I found Christian Science, and as a little expression of gratitude for the countless blessings it has poured out upon me every day since then, I am offering this free-will testimony.
A little more than five years ago I was trying, in weariness and suffering, to be reconciled to the supposed fact that I could live only a few years at most and might pass on at any time, if undue exertion or excitement should overtax my already weak heart.
"Rudimental Divine Science," by Mary Baker Eddy, has been printed in the English Braille system of type for the blind, and is now obtainable, in one volume, single copy, 50 cents; six or more, each 40 cents.
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