May 29, 1920
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One
modern dictionary gives this definition of gratitude: "An emotion excited by the possession or prospect of some good, that will give joy or make glad.
The
strong statement made by Christ Jesus, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free," brings joy to every student of Christian Science.
Among
the many things to be learned through the study of Christian Science is the true or spiritual sense of activity.
Sooner
or later the earnest student of Christian Science comes up against what on careful and honest examination is seen to be a false sense of pride or fear of being laughed at.
The
Hebrew poet declared that "the law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul.
There is no particular need of urging mankind to seek after knowledge, as that has been the chief occupation of humanity since the beginning of time; but because it has mistaken material knowledge for true enlightenment, its search, in proportion to its success, has been very logically rewarded with the cumulated evil effects of materialistic knowledge.
The teachings of Christian Science are the teachings of pure and undefiled religion as taught and practiced by Jesus.
A clergyman in his lectures on "Christian Science," reported in recent issues of your paper said that "people could not accept the teaching of Christian Science and be loyal to our Lord.
An article appeared in a recent issue of the Argus-Press in which a traveling revivalist announced as the subject of his closing sermon, "Mischeif Makers and Modern Religious Heresies, Being an Exposure of the False Doctrine of Christian Science," et cetera.
In a recent issue of your paper we read of an address by a theologian, entitled "Inconsistencies of Christian Science," which is a fair example of how far afield one can go in the discussion of a subject he has not made his own as a result of practical demonstration.
A correspondent, "Mimnermus," writing on the subject of Christian Science in a recent issue has completely missed the point.
Truth
stood beside me, white and strong and clearIn the dim twilight, but I could not see;Bound by the chains of discontent and fear,I dared not move to claim such ecstasy.
The
belief in what is popularly known as dualism is as old as the human mind itself.
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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.
In love and gratitude for all that Christian Science is to me I send this testimony, trusting it may prove helpful to others.
For twenty years I suffered from varicose veins and cramps in the legs, and after each slight exertion suffered intense pains, especially during the night.
I feel it a privilege to write my testimony of the many blessings that have come to me since learning about Christian Science.
Having been greatly benefited by the reading of others' testimonies, I am constrained to express some of my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
The study of Christian Science came to me through the urgent need of help in sickness.
I have often wondered if I could ever tell just how grateful I am for Christian Science.
I would like to acknowledge with gratitude the good and healing that we have received since coming into Christian Science.
In turning to Christian Science at a time of great intellectual worry and uncertainty as to life in its larger meanings, I have been so wonderfully helped in every way that it has awakened in me a real desire to understand spiritual truth, to turn away from the human mind, and to learn something of the vastness of the one Mind.
I have long had the intention of testifying to what Christian Science has done for me.
I became interested in Christian Science through a dear friend, who was healed of stomach trouble of years' standing.
It is now nearly eight years since I became interested in Christian Science and in that time I have been helped by it in a great many ways.
The question is often asked, "Can I be healed if I have no knowledge of Christian Science?
I have had abundant and varied proof of the protecting power of Christian Science for those who endeavor to live by its teachings.
In view of the words of our Leader on page vii of the Preface to Science and Health, "To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings," I should like to express my gratitude for the many blessings which have come to me, since taking up the study of Christian Science.
It is with deep gratitude that I offer a testimony of what Christian Science has done for me.
It is about two years since we first took up the study of Christian Science, and it is with deep gratitude that I testify to various demonstrations of healings in our family, and of problems met in our everyday life.
I am sending my testimony to express my gratitude for the many blessings I have received through Christian Science.
Before Christian Science came into my life few days were free from some physical ailment or other, a feeling of insecurity arising from the belief that almost any disaster, accident, or disease might choose me for its next victim, and a confused sense of something fundamental lacking in life.
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Available articles from Christian Scientists, and good testimonies from those healed by Christian Science are always welcomed for consideration by the Editors.
