April 17, 1920
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"What
I say unto you I say unto all, Watch," was the warning of Jesus to his followers.
Each
mortal finds himself over and over again listening to the voice of the serpent, which whispers suggestions that are sometimes openly evil, more often, however, masquerading as good,—suggestions of doing "evil that good may come," of enmity on the part of those with whom one would be friendly.
The
complexity of thought with which the so-called human mind approaches any subject, thinking no doubt that this attitude shows erudition, is that which claims to make the simplicity of Christian Science a great stumbling-block to its comprehension and acceptance.
Throughout
the history of the Jewish people, up to the time of Jesus the Christ, the sabbath was the most important religious institution.
The
understanding, in ever so small a degree, of the power of Truth, holds countless blessings for mankind.
Christian Science is known particularly by its fruits.
As reported in the Times a no doubt well meaning lady critic of Christian Science has been giving out a wealth of misinformation on that subject.
The sermon reported in a recent issue as having been delivered by an evangelist, indicates that he has a wholly erroneous concept of what Christian Science is, and does not understand what it teaches.
From reading the remarks of a clerical critic at a meeting in the Institute at Bromsgrove recently, one might be led to imagine that Christian Science was something quite distinct from the gospel of Christ.
The
overturning force of Principle cannot be stayed in the physical universe.
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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.
I submit my testimony, which I trust will be as much help to others as previous testimonies have been to me.
When a boy of twelve years I sustained a gun-shot wound in the heel of my right foot, the bullet lodging between the heel bones.
I have had so much help and comfort since coming into Christian Science that I feel it a duty to tell of it.
Christian Science came into my life nearly five years ago while I was spending the winter at a southern health resort, where I had been going for several years because the physicians had so ordered on account of a so-called chronic bronchial condition.
I was raised strictly and made to study the catechism every Sunday, but when I was eight years old my mother passed on, and later I led a rather wild life.
Christian Science was brought to me by a dear friend, in a time of great need, and I shall never cease to be grateful that I was ready to accept it without questioning.
I would like to tell what the teachings of Christian Science have done for me.
I was convinced of the truth of Christian Science by the example of several faithful Christian Scientists.
I have known about Christian Science for twelve years now, and feel that I should send a testimony to one of our periodicals.
I have received so much help in Christian Science that I feel it my duty to write a few lines of gratitude hoping that it may help some one to whom the way seems dark and dreary.
In early womanhood I united with a denominational church, and faithfully did what I considered my Christian duty,—performing all kinds of material labor for the church,—but must confess I knew not the meaning of the word "Christian.
I wish to tell all who read the Sentinel a few of the many blessings that have come to me through Christian Science study.
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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.
