It
is interesting to note the different aspects of humility that are brought out so definitely in the Sermon on the Mount, and especially in the Beatitudes.
He
who has received the benediction of healing in Christian Science, and the spiritual regeneration which follows this demonstration of divine power, sooner or later yearns to share with others that which has been so freely bestowed upon himself.
In
a state prison where Christian Science services had been held and some of the inmates had become acquainted with the precepts of this Science, one of the prisoners who had become a student of it became very ill.
Louis Potts, Committee on Publication for Cheshire, England,
While admitting that Christian Science has called attention to a truth neglected by the church, the Bishop of London refers to this truth as the power of mind over matter.
Fred B. Kerrick, Committee on Publication for Northern California,
A critic persists in taking exceptions to the teachings of Christian Science by declaring that in the first chapter of Genesis God is named as the creator of matter, simply because the earth, whales, cattle, and every living thing are therein mentioned.
Oh
, give to me an understanding heart,That I, in fullest measure, may impartA message of Thy tenderness and careTo those who seek Thy graciousness to share.
One
of the strongest tendencies of the so-called mortal or carnal mind is its love for sympathy—an intense desire to have its joys and sorrows known and shared by others.
English-German and English-French editions of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" are now published in pocket size, printed on Oxford India Bible paper, with round corners and gilt edges, and bound in cloth.
I did not take up the study of Christian Science for physical healing, although I needed it, but to find a solution to the many problems which continually presented themselves.
An article in the Christian Science Sentinel entitled "Protection" has reminded me of the constant protection which Christian Science has afforded me during my whole life, more especially during that part of it which I spent in France during the war.
Charles O. Woods
with contributions from Lillie M. Woods
Several years ago, while suffering from nervous prostration and several other ailments, and having lost faith in God and man, I was led to try Christian Science, through the healing of a brother-in-law.
Amy M. Smith
with contributions from Alice R. Smith
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I look back on the thirteen years in which I have been a student of Christian Science, and realize the immeasurable good which has come to me and mine in that time through its ministry.
I cannot express in words how very grateful I am for what little understanding I have of Christian Science, which was recommended to me a few years ago when I had a severe attack of ulceration of the stomach.
A willingness to give of one's ability or substance or time to aid another or the world as represented by one's circle of influence, is a most worthy trait of character.
Kindness, according to the dictionary, means a disposition which delights to make others happy; and an act of kindness is that which promotes the happiness or the welfare of others.
If there be any who do not understand the simple truths and commands of Jesus as set forth in the New Testament, let him seek and ask for a revelation of their truth from God to come to his own heart and understanding; and he may be assured that his request will be granted, if he seeks with an honest motive and pure desire and a sincere purpose, to follow the truth as it is revealed to him.
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