March 6, 1920
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In
the book of Revelation, following a vivid description of the twelve gates of Jerusalem, we read, "And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.
When
one first takes up earnestly the study of Christian Science, turning to divine Love only after having exhausted all known material methods in an endeavor to regain physical health, to overcome an enslaving appetite or a besetting sin,—in other words, in his endeavor to gain spirituality, his experiences will be somewhat analogous to those encountered in the erection of a material building.
Years
ago, when the writer was very young in Christian Science, an inquirer once said to her, "When the people at the Christian Science testimony meetings testify as to their healing, they so often say that they are grateful not only for their healing, but even more so for the spiritual uplifting.
It
sometimes seems very discouraging to one who is trying to live in accordance with Christian Science, to have friends or relatives criticize his motives and actions unjustly.
Literature
has woven a romantic glamour about sorrow, and theology has placed a premium upon it.
Jesus
said, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross dally, and follow me.
There
is a peace that passeth understanding;There is a Love that healeth all our fears;There is a joy that's far above, transcendingThe dreams and hopes of all our mortal years.
The average human being lives so entirely within the scope of the material senses that the subject of man's spiritual individuality receives scant attention.
In a recent issue there appears an article by a clergyman under the caption, "The Facts of Life.
Christian Scientists are pleased to note that the clergyman who criticized their religious beliefs in a sermon as reported in a recent issue, commended the logic by which Christian Science reaches the conclusion that disease and death are errors of mortal mind.
The newspaper announcement of a sermon on "Christian Science and the Bible upon the Doctrine of Sin" was so misleading that in justice to your readers a word of explanation is offered.
In as much as the dictionary states that heresy is "an opinion, or doctrine, subversive of settled beliefs or accepted principles," we will agree with our reverend critic in the statement that Christian Science is heresy.
"Inclosed please find our check for twenty-five dollars, to be used for the Real Estate fund and for The Christian Science Benevolent Association fund.
There
used to be finishing schools which professed to bring to completion the entire education of their pupils.
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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.
It is four years since I took up the study of Christian Science, and I have been healed physically, mentally, and morally.
I am indeed thankful for what Christian Science has done for me.
When taking up the study of Christian Science I had access to the Sentinel through the loyal work of the local literature distribution committee, and used to turn first of all to the testimonies, which were so beautiful and wonderful to me that they seemed like a continual song of praise to God for His goodness.
I have long delayed in sending my testimony for publication inthe periodicals, but now feel impelled to express my deepest thanks in writing.
I have long been reading the many fine and helpful testimonies in the Journal and the Sentinel and in every instance have been helped in some way; so it is my wish that this account of my healings in Christian Science may be of some benefit to others.
Several years ago an earnest student of Christian Science awoke my interest in the subject, and this was held for about a year, then seemed to turn into resistance.
Christian Science was brought to my notice about eleven years ago by one of my servants, who had been healed after a serious operation and after a physician had given her only one year to live.
To me Christian Science has been a very practical religion.
With a heart full of gratitude I desire to testify of the many blessings that I have received through Christian Science.
Science and Health was in my home for eight or nine months without being read.
Reading the testimonies in the current issue of the Sentinel has brought the realization that to delay in giving my own is to withhold a service which may prove helpful to others, so it is with a thankful heart that I write this, hoping it will meet the eyes of those who still doubt.
It is with gratitude to God for what Christian Science has done for me that I send this testimony.
It is with a heart full of gratitude that I tell of my first coming to Christian Science, as I had been much against it.
I wish to express my gratitude for the blessing that Christian Science has been to me.
My heart is overflowing with gratitude for Christian Science and for all the authorized literature, and for the clear understanding of God as Love and the only power, which Science and Health teaches.
It is with a feeling of deep gratitude that I send this testimony of the healing power of Christian Science.
Before crossing the threshold of Christian Science I knew nothing whatever about it.
I have long felt a desire to express gratitude for my healing, also for the many other blessings which have come to me through Christian Science.
Each
day I'm learning how to beJust a little more like thee,O Lord, so tender, strong, and pure;O thou who didst the cross endure;That we the way might know.
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Orders for the above named book from reading rooms in Great Britain should now be sent direct to The Christian Science Publishing Society, Boston 17, U.
