July 7, 1923
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Christian Science
not only heals physical discord, elevates and ennobles character, overcomes sorrow and lack, but brings to light the possibility of accomplishment and achievement through the power conferred by man's heavenly Father, infinite Mind.
The
commonly accepted view is that health is dependent in large measure upon the observance of certain rules generally termed laws of health or of hygiene.
One
does not need to be a profound philosopher to recognize the fact that human life is made up experiences, and that the quality and utility of human existence is determined by the influences which mold each person's daily life.
One
of the hardest points about the practice of Christian Science for the inquirer to understand is what he usually terms "lack of sympathy.
Christian Science teaches mankind to turn from human desire and render obedience to divine Principle, or absolute Truth; for only in this way can happiness, freedom, and salvation be found.
If any one will read the chapter entitled "Atonement and Eucharist" in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," he will see that Mrs.
In Lamentations we read, "Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good;" and Christ Jesus said, "Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.
The basis of Christian Science healing is "perfect God and perfect man".
It is wrong to regard the healings effected by Christian Science as "psychotherapy cures.
The following letter has been received by The Christian Science Board of Directors from Chaplain Joel H.
The
familiar saying, "Man's extremity is God's opportunity," states an important fact.
Every
student of Christian Science knows something of the peace which the understanding of God bestows.
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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.
I feel very grateful for the help received in our family through Christian Science.
For seven years I had suffered from intestinal trouble, constipation, and other complications, which resulted in loss of sleep for days at a time, until I became convinced that I should not live long.
I have enjoyed the benefits of Christian Science for more than twenty-four years, having been healed of appendicitis in a most severe form, scarlet fever, diphtheria, an alarming eye trouble, nervousness, chilblains, and many other ailments, some of which were considered very serious and which it was claimed could not be cured without operations.
I first learned of Christian Science about twenty years ago.
The first proof of the efficacy of Christian Science that came under my observation was a beautiful healing that my brother experienced; but I did not become interested until a great need forced me to do so, at a time when I was very unhappy and discouraged in my work, and weary of living.
About five years ago, on behalf of a sick friend, who had been given up by her physicians, I decided to investigate for myself the healings claimed for Christian Science.
I am indeed very grateful for Christian Science and for what it has done for me during the last thirteen years.
My desire is that my testimony of the healing power of Christian Science may encourage some poor sufferer to "taste and see that the Lord is good.
It was my privilege to be a member of a Christian Science Sunday School; and now our children are having the same privilege.
In deep gratitude to God, and to Mrs.
As I have been an adherent of Christian Science for several years, I wish to give my testimony.
