Often
in talking with those who have a misconceived sense of Christian Science rather than an understanding of it, the remark is heard, "I believe in the power of mind over matter, just as you do.
In
studying Christian Science we learn that all is Mind and its self-expression, or idea; and that this is one—one infinitude; therefore there is but one infinite Mind and its infinite idea.
Thousands
have turned to Christian Science with the hope of being healed of some specific inharmony; many have come for physical healing after all material means have failed; others have sought refuge from some seemingly crushing sorrow or from a paralyzing fear; and still others have come seeking freedom from the fetters of some beseting sin.
When
one gains, through the study of Christian Science, ever so slight a knowledge of divine metaphysics, he knows that it is impossible to blame any one but the false sense of self for what seems to be wrong, because all that he is conscious of is the externalization of his own thought.
There
is no saying of Christ Jesus which has given more pause to humanity than the command, "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.
Though
the suppositional illusion called mortal mind remains throughout the ages the same in its antagonism to the allness of the divine Mind and idea, fortunately it never has had any real existence.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I am testifying to the benefits received through my study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
"Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart," and "Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Although words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude for Christian Science, I feel it my duty to tell of the many blessings that have come to me and my home in the past ten years through the study of that wonderful book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
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