May 6, 1922
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The
writer recently met a student of Christian Science who remarked that his Association was to meet shortly in a city some little distance away, but that he did not think he would attend it, as there had been some slight differences between himself and his teacher, and he did not feel that he would get much benefit from such a trip.
Spring,
a great teacher, is here, speaking to us through bud and blossom, through perfume and freshness, through song and sunshine, of the eternal springtide of Love divine.
The
Bible is full of wonderful passages setting forth the power of divine Love to overcome all discord.
Christian Science
has revealed the fact that man, reflecting God, forever expresses the qualities of God.
When
Christ Jesus prayed, "Lead us not into temptation," he centainly referred to the only temptation there is,—the temptation to believe that which is false.
No thought of self, no seeking after fame;No love of ease or wish for worldly gain;No goal so low! but, striving in His name,She wrought for us; nor thought her labor vain.
The reasons stated by your correspondent of Chicago in your paper, as to why he is not a Christian Scientist, do not include the main reason.
I am glad to answer the following questions asked by a contributor in a recent issue of your paper.
It has been clearly shown that pantheism has nothing in common with Christian Science.
In the report given of a meeting of ministers it is quoted that one of them mentions Christian Science as "an occult trend of mind, an occult current, which, like a great wave of mysticism, is rolling over the world.
The comment in regard to Christian Science may apply to some sort of mind-healing and the exercise of will-power; but with these Christian Science has nothing in common.
The quoted article in your columns which purports to give a "natural explanation" of reported cures wrought by a certain revivalist greatly errs in classifying Christian Science with faith healing and systems grouped under head of New Thought or mental healing.
The authorized literature of Christian Science abounds in statements which clearly show that there is no similarity between it and the teaching of Swedenborg.
Throughout
the centuries many Christians have been prone to classify the precepts of Christ Jesus as practical and unpractical.
All
Christian Scientists desire to demonstrate their unity with God, good,—to find their real selfhood.
It
is well that the Christian Scientist should often inquire of himself what his aim is.
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Eighteen years ago I turned to Christian Science for physical and mental healing.
During the six years that I have been in Christian Science I have constantly proved the truth of the statement of Mary Baker Eddy, on <a class="tome-reference"
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In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs.
I have received much help, spiritually and physically, through Christian Science, and I wish to add my testimony to those of others, and hope that it may be the means of bringing some poor sufferer to health.
Christian Science has indeed been to me "a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Having been in hospital and nursing work for the better part of thirty years, I have been intimately associated with doctors, nurses, and social workers who were struggling to improve the condition of the unfortunate sick, who were often poverty-stricken as well.
I have long felt that it was my duty and privilege to testify to the power of God to heal sickness as well as sin.
I was healed of mental trouble with the help of a Christian Science practitioner in the spring of 1910, after being absent from my duties for three months; and, as I took up the study of Christian Science, the smoking and drinking habits were overcome, as was also the use of profanity.
In loving gratitude for the many blessings which have come to me through Christian Science, I wish to give this testimony.
How complete are the works of Mrs.
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