March 13, 1920
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In
the thirty-seventh chapter of Jeremiah the story is told that Zedekiah, king of Judah, sent unto the prophet Jeremiah with the instructions, "Pray now unto the Lord our God for us;" and we read, "But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, did hearken unto the words of the Lord, which he spake by the prophet Jeremiah.
There
is, perhaps, no way in which Christian Science has been more helpful to mankind in everyday problems than in teaching them to distinguish between thoughts and illusions.
In
Article VIII, Section 1, of the Church Manual, appears the statement: "A Christian Scientist reflects the sweet amenities of Love, in rebuking sin, in true brotherliness, charitableness, and forgiveness.
If
one were looking at a beautiful landscape through a pane of red glass, all the trees, the sky, the grass, and other objects would appear red; and if one had always looked at the landscape through red glass it would be difficult indeed to convince him that the trees and grass are green and the sky blue.
On
all sides one hears that the great problem in the world to-day is reconstruction.
There is, perhaps, no one thing which the student of Christian Science remembers with greater gratitude to Mrs.
In an otherwise excellent editorial entitled "Christmas" in the Gazette-Times, it is unfortunate that its author should go so far out of his way as to insert a reference to Christian Science, which is not calculated to inform but rather to misinform.
Ignoring the example of the Master, a pastor, according to a recent issue of the Leader, preached a sermon consisting mostly of misrepresentations regarding the religion known as Christian Science.
Let
not mine own unguarded wordIn thoughtless haste go forthTo judge another's word or deed,Its vanity or worth;But rather let me silent beIn patient, calm duress,And set a seal upon my lipsUntil my thought can bless.
Speak
to the ordinary man about a well-ordered world and he is quite apt to deny the reign of law altogether, declaring that never in the earth has there been so much disorder and overturning of old things.
In
the Bible we read, "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven;" and in Science and Health.
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, announces a free public lecture on Christian Science by John C.
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.
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.
During the past seven years I have been able to testify many times to the comforting proofs of God's care as demonstrated in Christian Science, but within the past six months we have had an experience in our immediate family which is of so convincing a nature that it can neither be explained away nor dismissed with the oft-repeated, "Oh, that might have happened anyway.
I should like to give some idea of the help Christian Science has been to me during the war.
In the fall of 1917 I contracted a severe cold.
From a condition of darkest despair, suffering, and sorrow, I have been lifted to a state of peace, happiness, health, and sunshine.
I am grateful for what Christian Science has done for me.
It is with gratitude to God that I give this testimony.
I am so very grateful to God that I must give thanks.
On August 3, 1913, I had my first treatment in Christian Science.
I cannot be grateful enough for the teachings of Christian Science.
Two years and a half ago I became interested in Christian Science.
Christian Science was brought to me more than fourteen years ago, and though at the time I understood nothing of its teachings, I relied sufficiently on it to give up medical treatment, and with the help of a practitioner I was healed of appendicitis with only absent treatment.
Christian Science was first brought to my notice in January, 1916.
Christian Science came to me when I was in need of help, mentally, morally, and physically.
About nine years ago Christian Science found me seriously ill and without hope.
In gratitude for the many healings and benefits received through Christian Science and the study of its literature, this testimony is given with the hope that it may be of benefit to some sufferer.
With heartfelt gratitude and joy for the blessings received through Christian Science I give this testimony.
It is ten years since I first took up the study of Christian Science.
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.
