He
who would learn what obedience is, must first learn the nature of authority; for obedience is defined by the dictionary as "compliance with that which is required by authority.
When
the great Master, addressing his fellow-countrymen, said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free," he received the scornful reply that they were never in bondage and, consequently, there was nothing from which they needed to be made free.
One
of the difficulties that confront the beginner in Christian Science when he encounters a seeming vacuum after having given up some materiality, is the fear that he is losing something real and tangible.
Semi-distraught,
perchance thou paced the night:Vain to seek counsel from the earth or sky—The town beneath thee dark, or dimly lit,Seeming as if earth's stars below did lie,And up above, the unseeing void of heaven.
Could our ministerial critic have had even the faintest concept of the spirituality and beauty of holiness which an understanding of the Christian Science teaching as to the incorporeality of God inculcates in the open-minded, willing-to-learn individual, his letter of criticism appearing in a recent issue of your paper would not have been penned.
As Christian Science, when correctly presented, is never at a disadvantage regarding Bible teaching, as recently claimed by a clergyman, I shall appreciate space in which to present to your readers a brief reply to his remarks, as published in a recent issue.
with contributions from Ella S. Rathvon, Alice M. Kibble, Mabel K. Robbins
"Only those who have had the privilege of being members of the large, happy family at the Sanatorium of The Christian Science Benevolent Association can know the joy of recording even a little of their gratitude for what our Leader has styled as a 'Christian Science resort for the so-called sick'.
The
author of that familiar saying, "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," expressed a truth applicable to many situations in human experience,—no doubt to many more than were recognized by him at the time of its utterance.
In order that The Mother Church may have the benefit of the resulting economy, receipts for per capita taxes and contributions will not be issued after June 1, 1922, unless requested by the sender.
When Christian Science was first brought to me I knew at once it was the truth; and it has enabled me to work out many problems by knowing that Christ, Truth, is the great Physician, and is ever present and all-powerful.
We are told that "man's extremity is God's opportunity;" but some of us at times have been unwilling to acknowledge that we have reached that extremity.
In the summer of 1920 I was led to spend my vacation of nearly three weeks at the Sanatorium of The Christian Science Benevolent Association, for which I am very thankful.
Articles from members of The Mother Church and good testimonies from those healed by Christian Science are always welcomed for consideration by the Editors.
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