May 27, 1922
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During
our early attempts to master the rudiments of Christian Science the question naturally arises, How does the Christian Scientist pray?
The
question of jurisdiction has been foremost for years in the deliberations of men concerned with the destinies of nations as well as of individuals.
In
its application to the needs of humanity Christian Science is as broad and impartial as the Sermon on the Mount.
The
following incident taught one student of Christian Science such a valuable lesson that it is being shared with the hope that some other seeker for Truth will be benefited.
In a recent issue of your paper a correspondent made an uncalled-for and undignified remark about Christian Science.
By quoting a few lines taken from different pages of Mrs.
I am sure it has not escaped your readers' observation that the revivalist, reported in your columns as characterizing Christian Science a "nothing," very significantly ignores evidence which effectually disproves his assertion; namely, the fruits or works of this Science.
Christian Science healing is not identical with psychic healing, but the very opposite.
The upright and progressive merchant in disposing of his merchandise does not find it necessary to decry and discredit his fellow-merchant.
The difference between Christianity, as taught and practiced by Jesus, and Oriental metaphysical philosophy is shown in the practical effects produced in the lives of men.
Christian Scientists will be grateful to the writer for his acknowledgment that there is no connection between psychic healers and those who practice the methods of Christian Science.
In
freeing sufferers from the baneful effects of sin, not infrequently Christ Jesus impressed upon them the lesson that freedom from pain and misery could be maintained permanently only by ceasing to sin.
The
remark is sometimes heard that Christian Science is difficult to understand.
No
figure of speech has been a greater favorite with writers of all ages than that of stones.
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The Quarterly containing the Lesson-Sermons in French and English for the quarter, July-September, is published and ready for distribution.
During the past thirty years it has been my privilege to receive many messages from friends and relatives regarding the healing and regenerating power of Christian Science.
From the time one of my children was six months old until he was three, he had convulsions.
With deep sincerity, and loving gratitude to God and to Mrs.
Never will I be able to express fully the deep gratitude I feel for the help which I found in Christian Science.
I often think of the time when Christian Science first came to me.
Christian Science has done so much for me that I should like to relate my first experience of its wonderful healing.
I became interested in the teachings of Christian Science about twelve years ago.
It is with a heart filled to overflowing with gratitude that I send my testimony of what Christian Science has done for me.
I would like to tell of the many blessings I have received through many years of study of the teachings of Christian Science; especially of the healing of timidity.
Out of gratitude for what Christian Science has thus far meant to me, I am writing to share with the needy of the world just a little of the blessedness that has come to me since my first touch of healing.
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All Christian Science periodicals, including The Christian Science Monitor, are entered at the Post Office in Boston, Mass.
