September 11, 1920
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Just
as language has come to be used in a new way to express spiritual truth, so the thinking of the Christian Scientist has changed in regard to the use of words.
The
full significance of these words of Jesus, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect," has been almost entirely lost for many centuries and their meaning will remain obscured so long as we cling to that great error of mortal mind, the belief in the reality of matter.
Christian Scientists
do well to bear always in mind the essential fact that the writings of our revered Leader are the immediate fruits of the practical application of her understanding of divine Principle in her life experience.
Broad,
rock-terraced fields of Bow,Spread with rugs of springlike hue,Held close in heaven's arch of blue,No fairer place dear God doth showTo all earth's wondering pilgrim eyesThat, weeping, search for hidden goodOn breezy crag, in forest's wood;Heaven's own path within you lies.
The human mind is much concerned about the words "more" and "less.
Christian Scientists have only an academic interest in the methods of healing employed by the gentleman referred to in a recent editorial, but they must kindly take issue with your conclusions in the same connection concerning "laws of health.
I note that in a recent issue of the Citizen there is a statement by a Roman Catholic prelate of London, England, in which he brackets Christian Science with theosophy and spiritualism.
In a recent issue of the Journal the sermon of a Jersey City clergyman against Christian Science was reported.
The article in the Republican entitled "Fine Scientist" calls forth the following comment:
The
apostle to the Gentiles, writing to Timothy of those things which should be absent from the character of a bishop of the church, enumerated amongst them the love of filthy lucre.
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The next admission of candidates will take place on November 5, 1920, as provided in Article XIII, Section 2, of the By-laws of The Mother Church.
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Notices of lectures to be delivered can be printed in a particular number of the Sentinel when they reach the editorial department twelve days preceding its date of publication.
Christian Science came to me when I seemed without hope or God in the world.
For some degree of understanding of Christian Science which has come to me, and for the help received, both mental and physical, I am truly grateful.
That Christian Science heals sin, sickness, and death I have had ample proofs in the past four years.
I have delayed my testimony some time, because I felt I wanted to tell of some great healing, but as I read the testimonies of others, in the Journal and Sentinel, I receive so much benefit from them, they are such spiritual food for me, that I wish to tell of some of my own experiences and healings with a desire to help others.
Christian Science is indeed a revelation to me.
For many benefits received through Christian Science I am very grateful.
In the Bible we read, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.
It is nearly two years since I started to study Christian Science.
Since coming into Christian Science two years ago I have received many blessings.
It is with the deepest sense of love to God and gratitude to our Leader, Mrs.
I have indeed great cause to be thankful for what Christian Science has done and is doing for me since I took up the study seven years ago.
Words cannot express my gratitude, neither could money buy the happiness I now have, since my healing through Christian Science.
I wish to add my testimony to those of others.
I do not know how to put into words the inestimable help which Christian Science is to me in my life.
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Advance information will in future be given two weeks before each new pamphlet is placed on sale.
