May 1, 1920
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The
human mind is of such a nature that it is necessary for it to believe in something besides itself.
In
Christian Science we learn that all things material, all that the eye can see, must be counterfeit of the real, for God's creation is spiritual, not visible to mortal sense.
Friendship,
like every other human need, must be demonstrated through the teachings of Christian Science in order that the true sense of it may be gained and so enjoyed permanently.
To
the beginner in Christian Science there may seem to be many obstacles, and at times he may feel that it is almost impossible to continue his search for light.
The familiar words, "On earth peace, good will toward men," inextricably associated as they unfortunately are generally with holidays, going to church on a week day, Christmas presents, and so forth, have lost much of their force in the course of the years.
Some misstatements occur in a sermon, "Why I Am Not a Christian Scientist," reported in a recent issue of the Gazette.
My attention has been drawn to a report of a sermon by the Archbishop of Dublin, appearing in the Daily Express.
In the article, "Hypnotic Suggestions," in a recent issue of the Observer, there appears a statement which might lead one to believe that Christian Science is a form of mental suggestion.
The topic chosen for a series of sermons by the pastor of the Second Baptist Church, "Urgent Questions for Thinking People," is a good one.
Article
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.
A paragraph in the Sentinel of December 21, 1918, announcing that articles and testimonies from members of The Mother Church were welcomed for consideration by the editors, brought home very forcibly the fact that for a long time I had neglected to take advantage of this blessing.
I am indeed grateful for the teachings of Christian Science.
My little daughter nearly eight years of age was suddenly thrown down by a huge auto coal truck.
In March, 1918, I suffered from a severe form of rheumatism in the lower joints and back.
Before I was healed two years ago I was a physical wreck.
I am very thankful to God for all the blessings received through Christian Science.
I wish to express my gratitude for all the help and good I have received through Christian Science.
When I was about ten years old a simple explanation of Christian Science appealed so strongly to my child-thought as being the truth that I was enabled to overcome an attack of stomach trouble which the doctor said I would be subject to until it was finally outgrown.
Some three years ago I came into a degree of understanding of Christian Science through great tribulation.
So many wonderful things have come to me since I commenced the study of Christian Science that I feel I should express my gratitude for all the enlightenment I have received.
It is with a heart filled with gratitude that I wish to acknowledge publicly what Christian Science has done for me and for our family.
In appreciation of the wonderful help I have received since coming into Christian Science I send the following testimony in the hope that it may be of benefit to those who read it.
Having been studying Christian Science about five years, it is with a heart full of love that I wish to make the following testimonies of healings.
For over nineteen years the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs.
With deep gratitude for the many blessings received through Christian Science I wish to relate the following experience.
I have received so much help from Christian Science I would like to tell others some of the blessings I have received.
