October 15, 1921
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Amidst
the confusion which arises from varying opinion as expressed in conversation, in books, and in daily papers, there must surely be some thought, some opinion, which is right in every question, some absolute truth which ought to be easily discovered and which, when discovered, would be generally accepted and would at once put an end to all dissensions and differences.
When
the teachings of Christian Science are understood it becomes clear that if, and when, one's every thought becomes spiritual, his experience is bound to be continuously harmonious.
The
opening words of the Preface to the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy are, "To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings.
There
is no more beautiful story in the Old Testament than that of the Shunammite woman whose little son had, to mortal sense, passed on, and who sought the prophet Elisha in her distress.
How
prone people are to dwell in thought and words on the evils which seem to befall them.
That
famous writer of mimes, Publilius Syrus, has summed up his conception of the greed of covetousness in a famous apothegm, "Effugere cupiditatem regnum est vincere," to escape covetousness is to conquer a kingdom.
Infinite
Mind with its infinite manifestation is the present reality instead of any human counterfeit that may seem either pleasant or disagreeable, praiseworthy or reprehensible.
"King
of the universe,All-knowing Mind,Father in heaven,So strong, tender, kind,Highest and holiest,This endless day,"So spake a child of God,"Teach me to pray.
Christian Science came into my life many years ago as an answer to my prayer that God would reveal Himself to me.
Since coming into Christian Science I have enjoyed many blessings and healings.
I wish to give a testimony of gratitude for Christian Science, for without it I feel that I would not be here to-day.
Although I have already had a testimony published, so much has come to me in the way of further healing and blessing through Christian Science that I desire to write another.
Although a beginner in Christian Science, I feel that I should express my gratitude for the help I have received through the study of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and her other writings; and also for the help received through a practitioner.
It is with loving gratitude that I write my testimony for the Sentinel.
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