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the many evidences of God's presence and power which were witnessed by the Israelites in wanderings, the crossing of the Jordan was one of the greatest.
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we were to ask one who knows nothing of Christian Science what constitutes living, in all probability the answer would be that it consists of all the varied daily experiences of each and all; by this, meaning every phase of human activity, every so-called human pleasure or pain, perhaps at the same time believing that the more the so-called pleasure exceeds the bounds of convention laid down by an orderly society, the more is life being experienced!
Judge Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication for The Mother Church,
Since Christian Science practice does not depend on the supposed power of the so-called human mind, but depends entirely on the power and law of God, there is no reason why one individual may not aid another, whether the patient be absent from or present with the practitioner.
Harry L. Rhodes, Committee on Publication for the State of Kansas,
Autosuggestion, self-mesmerism, hypnotism, and suggestive therapeutics are not in harmony with Christian Science, which was discovered and founded by Mary Baker Eddy nearly sixty years ago and is defined on <a class="tome-reference"
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CHRIST JESUS,
in the twelfth chapter of John's gospel, plainly foretold the experiences which were to befall him; and he forecasted the significance of the crucifixion in these words: "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
OVER
nineteen centuries ago one of the greatest wonders took place ever recorded in the history of mankind,—Christ Jesus overcame the belief of death, and came forth from the tomb.
ON
that morning of the long ago, when the women at the sepulcher were met by the angel who told them that Jesus had risen from the dead, it is little likely they had even a faint concept of what that wonderful event was to mean for all mankind.
The Manual of The Mother Church sets forth in detail the qualifications for membership in The Mother Church, and describes fully what is necessary to be done in filling out applications.
To insure that complete lecture notices be printed in the Sentinel, detailed information should reach the Board of Lectureship regarding lectures in the United States and Canada, four weeks before the date of the lecture; in Great Britain and Ireland, five weeks before; in other European countries, six weeks before.
About fifteen years ago, I was in great sorrow and misery, having lost a favorite sister whom I loved more than anything else; and I was also very sick, with a serious operation to face.
It is with a feeling of great pleasure and deep gratitude that we are able to state the fact of five healings of influenza through Christian Science treatment.
I have known of Christian Science for almost four years, and with the deepest gratitude and a glad heart I testify that as time has gone on I have more and more experienced the great truths and the wonderful saving power of this teaching.
With a loving desire to share with others the blessings which have come to me through Christian Science, I want to express, as best I can, my gratitude to God, our Father; to Christ Jesus, our brother and loving Way-shower; to Mrs.