In
commenting on the distinctive features of civil law in this country, Andrews, "American Law" states, "The people of the United States ventured beyond the limits of precedent and founded a new system of government based on their peculiar conceptions of right, law and government.
How
often does a young student of Christian Science, with the impetuous enthusiasm of a beginner, rebel against the counsel of an older and wiser student, not to talk unnecessarily about this wonderful truth, but to try to live it instead! The inclination to talk about Christian Science seems irresistible to some.
A great
encouragement in our battle with error, in whatever guise it may claim to present itself, is that evern humanly speaking we are not alone in our struggle.
Jesus
said: "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
During
the past year I have on many occasions heard the thought expressed that a Christian Scientist could work out the problem of life better outside of church organization than within it.
My
great possessions lie before me spread,With all the dear associations:Treasures of by-gone days;Things I learned in childhood; took to my heartand lived with; fought for;Some whom I loved and shared my treasures with.
Lester B. McCoun, Committee on Publication for the State of Nebraska,
Christian Science maintains that the works of Jesus are the outstanding proofs of the presence and divinity of Christ, and stand as the supreme evidence of the power and goodness of God.
with contributions from The Christian Science Board of Directors
The Treasurer of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, has been authorized to receive contributions from individuals and branch churches and societies for relief work in Japan.
Sometimes
people speak as if the days of inspiration had passed, just as they refer to the age of miracles as long gone by, when neither statement is true.
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.
Four years ago, when I was searching for a practical religion, one that would really help and save me from doubt and unhappiness, I found the truth in Christian Science; and I wish to express the deep gratitude I feel for all it has done and is doing for me.
John Ralph Griffith
with contributions from Anna Griffith
An earnest prayer for constant spiritual growth and an effort to live the truth can alone express my gratitude for Christian Science, and my love for Mrs.
To be as trusting as a little child,In calm assurance of the promise sweet,—By thought of limitation unbeguiled,To prove that Love our every need doth meet.
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