February 14, 1920
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There
are few words in the English language more beautiful than the word benediction.
The
Bible is full of assurances of the nearness of God, of His mercy and love toward man, and of His patience.
Some
of those who have not carefully investigated Christian Science seem sometimes to get the impression that the healing which comes through its ministrations is the result of action of the human mind in some form.
In
the presence of a child one frequently feels as though treading on holy ground.
Were
the thoughtful individual called upon to tell what it is he is most in search of, he would readily admit that it is peace and happiness, which to a Christian Scientist means the truth.
Awaking
from sleep one morning a little boy said to his mother, "Why were you so mean to me in my dream?
As
a beginner in Christian Science the writer had often been troubled by seeming inconsistencies in the interpretation of Scriptural passages.
The faculty of hope is so common to the human race and has been so generally commended as one of humanity's saving graces, that it comes with a touch of surprise to find that this sentiment, as much as any other human concept, needs to be healed; or, more exactly, to be replaced with a scientific expectation, which performs its function without betrayal.
In a sermon as reported in a recent issue, an evangelist quotes Mrs.
In a recent issue a reference is made to Christian Science in the article, "Talks on Health, by a Family Doctor," in which the author is represented as saying, "Do not wait to be cured by the suggestive powers of Christian Science or mesmerism.
In a recent issue there is quoted from the Daily News an article on "Faith Healing," which ends with a reference to Christian Science.
I have read with interest the correspondence between Major Liebenrood and my assistant, Mr.
The report of the case of a child of a Christian Science practitioner having attended school while broken out with smallpox has received so much publicity that one naturally wonders if this is the only child that has gone out in public while affected with what the health officer might call contagion.
"I suppose it is proper to express here some of the gratitude I feel for Christian Science and what it has meant to me in the Navy.
The
writer of the one hundred and seventh psalm observed the providential care of God over wanderers and captives, those in sickness and those driven by storm at sea.
"The
manifestation of God through mortals is as light passing through the window-pane.
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The next admission of candidates will take place on June 4, 1920, as provided in Article XIII, Section 2, of the By-laws of The Mother Church.
Deep gratitude and the belief that our experience will help some other parents who are in despair, cause me to send this testimony.
Christian Science came to me through a friend.
Hundreds of years ago there sat at the gate called Beautiful a man lame from birth.
About eight years ago I became ill with a severe nervous trouble.
It is with a humble sense of duty mingled with pleasure that I send this testimony to the adequacy of Christian Science as applied to my own case.
About seven years ago my brother sent me the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
I wish to express my gratitude for all that Christian Science has done for me.
I sincerely hope that this testimony will help some seeker after health and happiness, as other testimonies helped me when I was in need of a better understanding of God.
Innumerable have been my experiences of the power of Truth over error through applying even the little understanding of the truth I have gained from the Bible through the teachings of our beloved Leader, Mrs.
Christian Science has been a great comfort and help to me through many sorrows and trials.
I first heard of Christian Science through my sister who had been helped by it.
It is almost sixteen years since I first began studying Science and Health, and the wonderful spiritual uplift that I received has steadily increased as the years have gone by.
Christian Science came to my knowledge two years before I would accept it, as I had only criticism for a religion I did not understand.
Six years ago a rupture caused me so much trouble and pain that, as I did not like the idea of an operation, and as Christian Science had done so much for my wife, I decided to try it.
I have received so much help from others' testimonies that I gladly send mine, in the hope that it will encourage a seeker for the truth.
About four years ago I became interested in Christian Science by watching the sick and crippled pass my home to and from a practitioner's office.
It is with a great deal of real happiness that I can truly say I know that God is ever present and that all wrong conditions can be overcome by the understanding of Principle as taught in Christian Science.
Love,
free us from the taint of earth,And from its mortal spell;Help us Thy will to understand,To find Thy blessings near at hand,And seek true wisdom well.
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