Immediately
following an explosion that was heard and felt fully ten miles from where it occurred, a densely middle-western city was thrown into a high state of excitement.
"HOW
beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" If every silent song of rejoicing that issues continually from the grateful hearts of those who have felt the touch of Truth in Christian Science should be transferred to paper, it would be difficult to find books enough to contain them.
Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication for The Mother Church,
The report of the Episcopal convention at Portland, Oregon, in a recent issue of your paper, attributed to an Anglican clergyman a misleading and mistaken reference to Christian Science.
Richard E. Prince, Committee on Publication for the State of Virginia,
Christian Scientists, as do many other Christians, accept without reservation the Scriptural statements that Jesus was born of the virgin Mary, and that he was crucified and rose from the grave on the third day.
Eugene J. Harris, Committee on Publication for the State of Alabama,
One of your contributors seems to take special exception to Christian Science because it teaches the infinity, omnipotence, and omnipresence of God, Spirit; consequently, the unreality of matter.
T. W. Whiffen, Committee on Publication for the State of Tennessee,
Permit me to state to your readers, in response to a statement in a recent issue of your paper, by a clergyman, that Christian Science is neither "Christian nor Science," that Christian Scientists accept the definition of "Christian," given in Webster's dictionary as "one whose inward and outward life is conformed to the doctrines of Christ.
A Committee of Seven appointed by The Christian Science Board of Directors to forward the interests of The Christian Science Monitor in the local district of The Mother Church, with headquarters at 236 Huntington Avenue, held a meeting Monday evening, October 30, which filled to its capacity the main floor of the original edifice of The Mother Church.
In
that ancient day when, as related in the book of Exodus, laws were formulated for the government of the children of Israel, provision was made for the keeping of three festivals, one of which was to be celebrated during the harvest season.
Almost
without exception but one Greek word is used in the New Testment for "grace," a term which nearly everybody knows the meaning of, but which most people find it difficult to express in words.
Ruth M. Fouts
with contributions from Luella Burson Fouts, Dorothy Maude
Recently I had such a marvelous demonstration of the ever-presence and protecting power of divine Love, that I feel I must take this opportunity to express my gratitude.
Since coming into Christian Science, some ten years ago, I am thankful to say that nearly all my problems have been met through my understanding of Truth, gained from the study of Mrs.
Having enjoyed the many helpful testimonies recorded in our periodicals, I wish to add to them my grateful acknowledgement for many blessings which have come to me and to members of my family, through the loving ministrations of Christian Science.
It is with a heart overflowing with gratitude to God, to Christ Jesus, our beloved Way-shower, and to our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, that I send this testimony of healing.
About ten years ago I first heard of Christian Science; but held myself entirely aloof until, through financial difficulties, principally the result of the war, I turned to Christian Science and, under the guidance of a Christian Science practitioner here, tried to understand it and to know the truth.
The contract for the publication and sale of the Works of Mary Baker Eddy, entered into between the Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy and The Christian Science Publishing Society in October, 1917, was rescinded by mutual agreement on June 15, 1922.
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