October 21, 1922
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In
the material world to-day, there are wonderful things coming to light in the line of new discoveries and inventions.
Every
earnest student of Christian Science has a great desire to do what is commonly spoken of as "Science work.
In
I Samuel, chapter seventeen, we find a very full description of David's battle with Goliath, from which we may gain much help and encouragement in our own battles with our daily "Goliaths.
Some
time ago the writer heard of a poor man who had learned to love a little boy.
Kindly grant me space for a few brief comments upon your editorial which appeared in a recent issue of your paper.
The best way to determine if Christian Science teaches that Christ Jesus was a good man and nothing more, is to examine the Bible and the written works of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.
Christian Science has nothing whatsoever in common with spiritualism.
I think everybody agrees that God is Spirit, and that if He is the only cause and creator, as the Scriptures teach, the effect, or creation, must be spiritual.
Christian Scientists endeavor to practice the Golden Rule and to be charitable towards those who may not agree with them, respecting honest conviction wherever they find it; and they therefore avoid controversy, never attacking or abusing the religious beliefs of others, but replying when necessary to correct misrepresentations.
The atonement is a vital, essential part of the teaching of Christian Science, for without it there could be no remission of sin.
"The greatest challenge thrust upon all of the Protestant churches to-day is the Christian Scientist," declared Dr.
Two
of the most important and explicit commands of Christ Jesus were: "Preach the gospel," and, "Heal the sick.
I had no idea of getting healing, nor in fact did I much care whether I did or not, when I first came across Christian Science.
In the words of Paul, "in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom," would I testify of what great things God has done for me, through the reading of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
Being one of the six children of a French Baptist minister, I was respectful of my father's opinions and very prejudiced against Christian Science.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Christian Science, and so I am sending this testimony with the earnest desire that it may help others as I have been helped and healed.
Three years ago, Christian Science found me in an evil mental state, which condition I can now see as the only hell mortals can ever experience.
It is with sincere gratitude for the many blessings Christian Science has brought me that I give this testimony.
I am deeply thankful to God that I have been privileged to attend the Christian Science Sunday School.
There is absolutely nothing more comforting or encouraging than the realization that wherever we are, whatever we are working at, or whatever is expected of us at any and at all times, the omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience of divine Principle is always at hand.
It is with a heart full of love and gratitude that I send this testimony, in the hope that it may help some one who is seeking the truth.
In November, 1907, Christian Science found me in a deplorable condition, as I had been pronounced incurable.
I wish to add my testimony of healing through Christian Science.
I am very grateful for the many blessings that Christian Science has brought to me.
