June 30, 1923
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The
questions are sometimes asked, Why should it be necessary to unite with both a branch church and The Mother Church?
All
Christian Scientists know that the only way they can demonstrate Christian Science fully is by being obedient to every recommendation made by their beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy; for thus are they obedient to God, who inspired her words.
An
engineer surveying a line through a large jungle in the tropics of South America became interested in the apparent strife between the climbing vines and the trees.
The
so-called human mind is not productive of happiness; and of all its painful suggestions, perhaps that one which calls itself loneliness is about the most torturing.
In
the affairs of nations it is easy to observe how some vast scheme, involving huge expenditure and an enormous amount of labor and administrative machinery, may be very easily started; but if the scheme be founded on an economic fallacy, the whole structure will be worthless, and some day will cease to be, or require to be rebuilt.
Christian Science provides an interpretation of the universe which is reasonable, logical, and demonstrable; but this interpretation has not hitherto been generally accepted.
The teachings of Christian Science, from beginning to end, uphold the highest standards of Christian rectitude, and nothing short of right thinking and right acting can satisfy the demands of this Science of Christianity.
The compassionate appeal of Christian Science lies largely in the fact that after all material remedies have failed there stands the eternal fact that Christ Jesus did heal disease; and Christian Scientists prove their understanding of spiritual power by doing the same.
Christian Science has nothing whatever to do with hypnotism or mental suggestion.
"A brief review of my joyful time at the Christian Science Sanatorium groups itself into three divisions: first, the unfoldment and protection of a right desire that led me there; secondly, the lastingly helpful benefits received; and thirdly, the after effects of the visit.
The
story of mankind's struggle for independence is the history of human progress.
There
is one lesson which all must finally learn; and that is, to yield to God's government.
When
we reflect on the question of Christian tolerance, thoughts come to us of one of the most gracious of the Christian virtues.
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Students of Christian Science should be watchful not to accept partial views of the truth found in our Leader's teachings, all of which are based upon the Scriptures.
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Churches and societies desiring lectures in September should apply to the Board of Lectureship, if possible, not later than July 15.
With heart overflowing with gratitude to God, to Christ Jesus, the Way-shower, and to Mary Baker Eddy, the revelator of Christian Science to this age, I wish to give a few instances in which the wealth of divine Love has brought healing in its wings to my family and to me.
Words are totally inadequate to express my gratitude to God for the many blessings Christian Science has brought to me.
From early childhood I was always sick and subject to terrible headaches.
In appreciation of the merciful and just ministration of Christian Science, I gratefully submit the following testimony.
Although I did not turn to Christian Science for physical healing, I have had many opportunities to prove the healing efficacy of the truth as revealed to us by our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Impelled by a desire to repay, even in small measure, my debt of gratitude to Christian Science for the wonderful mental and physical healing I have received through its teachings, and in the hope of helping others, I give testimony.
Christian Science has met our every need, when relied upon.
For a number of years past, Christian Science has been my only dependence for the healing of physical ills.
I wish to express my gratitude for the many blessings that have come to me and to my family through the teachings of Christian Science.
I first heard of Christian Science about twelve years ago.
I wish to express my gratitude for the many blessings and healings received in Christian Science, among them, my rapid recovery from a severe fall.
I wish to express my gratitude for the quick healing which my two sons received through Christian Science.
