December 9, 1922
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It
was a bright morning in April, and the first song sparrow was busily practicing his cheery spring madrigal.
One
of the most important activities of our church work to-day is the Sunday school; and this department should be given earnest consideration, with a view to its forward march and specific progress.
To
all Christian Scientists the beautiful poem, "Mother's Evening Prayer".
The
words, "Thy will be done," which Christ Jesus uttered in his prayer during the delivery of the Sermon on the Mount, may seem mysterious in meaning, and may even seem charged with dark forebodings, until illumined by Christian Science.
The
reaching out of human thought in search of the beginning of all things indicates the universal longing for God.
How
poor the dreams of mortal senseCompared to visions from on high,Which God's unfailing love presentsTo gladden faith's uplifted eye!
Students of Christian Science are quite willing that Christian Science be judged by the Christian works it is doing.
The task of trying to prove the existence of opposites may be interesting, but it does not contribute towards the solution of the problems which confront mankind.
While Christian Scientists have great respect for the motives and philanthropy of reputable physicians, who, no doubt, are doing much towards alleviating the sufferings of humanity, Christian Scientists do not, as an editorial in a recent issue of your paper would imply, find it necessary to collaborate with the medical profession in the practice of Christian Science.
The Scriptures unquestionably support the teaching of Christian Science regarding death.
Material man is neither real nor eternal, since he is not of God's creating.
"Words fail to express to you my gratitude for all the love and help that I received while I had the great privilege of being a guest in our beautiful home, the Sanatorium of The Christian Science Benevolent Association.
Among
much sound advice given by Joshua to the tribes of Israel, perhaps none is more cogent than that which is found in the twenty-fourth chapter of the book which bears his name.
Writers,
ever since the time when the book of Genesis was penned, have used gardens in simile and metaphor, and have loved to draw many lessons therefrom.
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It has been found necessary to withdraw the offer which appeared in the Sentinel of November 11, 1922, to supply single copies of lecture reprints to Christian Science Reading Rooms or individuals.
It is over sixteen years since I first applied to Christian Science for treatment.
Three years ago, we knew nothing of the truth of Christian Science.
About eight years ago I attended a Wednesday evening meeting of the Christian Science church, so burdened with earth-clouds that I had to be helped up the steps.
I heard about Christian Science four years ago.
It was several years ago that I first became interested in Christian Science.
I am indeed very grateful for having heard of Christian Science.
The healing of a tubercular condition of the glands through Christian Science came to me in a divinely natural way, while reading the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
After eighteen years of the study of Christian Science it is difficult to know where to begin to describe adequately the many blessings that have come to me as the result of that study.
By putting into practice the understanding I have gained through Christian Science of God's ever-presence and love, I have been able to overcome fatigue, bilious attacks, colds, burns, and many other inharmonious conditions.
Christian Science was presented to me many times, but I was not willing to accept it, because I thought I was physically well and did not need it.
In grateful recognition of the many blessings I have received through Christian Science, and in the hope that my experiences may bring encouragement and help to some other seeker, I send this testimony for the columns of our periodicals.
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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.
