February 2, 1924
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THE
story of Naaman's healing from leprosy, in the fifth chapter of II Kings, contains a familiar but valuable lesson, in that it shows how necessary simple obedience is.
STUDIED
in the light of Christian Science, the record of Jesus' baptism and temptation, as recorded in the gospel of Matthew, is wonderfully helpful.
A NOTED
lawyer who introduced a Christian Science lecturer nearly a quarter of a century ago is reported as having said at that time, "I know very little about Christian Science, but I have been attracted towards it by reason of its many promises.
A careful search of the records fails to indicate that Jesus and his immediate disciples, or even Paul, who did not come directly under the personal instruction of the Master, at any time advocated the diagnosing and dissecting of matter as a necessary and preliminary step to the healing of the sick.
Through the study of the Bible in conjuction with the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, Christian Scientists are gaining a clearer view of God in place of the anthropomorphic view held by Christians in general.
The fact that a student of Christian Science does not always demonstrate its highest possibilities does not prove the system to be wrong.
An address on "God and the Earthquake, A Modern Theodicy," would have people think that according to the teachings of Christian Science there was no earthquake.
The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, writes in the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures".
Christ Jesus
, as recorded in Luke's gospel, closed his parable, setting forth the sure rewards of the faithful student and the equally sure punishment of the unfaithful, with these significant words: "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.
In
Revelation John refers to those who stood with the Lamb "on the mount Sion,.
When
Samuel was sent by God to choose a king to reign over Israel, his first impulse was to select one of imposing and pleasing physical stature.
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Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
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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.
A little more than seven years ago, I went home one evening from my work feeling I could not endure much longer a life of fear and worry, disappointment and failure.
I am happy to be able to testify to the ever present, divine power of God, which strengthens us at all times.
For five years I had been unable to do any work or eat a proper meal, because of difficulty caused by an internal strain.
Christian Science came to me at a time when I was ready to receive and prove the fact that "we live, and move, and have our being" in the infinite God.
My wife became interested in Christian Science through some friends; and from the study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy she received great relief from physical ailments.
I should like to give another proof of God's care for His children.
When I first heard of Christian Science, about four years ago, I was greatly in need of physical help, having suffered acutely for more than twelve years from foot troubles, caused by fallen arches and rheumatism.
With great joy and deepest gratitude I want to relate a healing which our son has experienced through Christian Science.
Since I have been interested in Christian Science I have had many proofs of healing; but my first healing I wish especially to relate,—that of tuberculosis, which had been diagnosed as such by one of the best physicians in this city.
I want to express my deepest gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me.
About five years ago I suffered from a nervous breakdown; and in the following two years and a half I sought help from every possible material source that offered any encouragement—medical doctors, chiropractic treatments, physical culture, diets, new-thought, and mental suggestive treatments.
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Because I have enjoyed reading of the many beautiful healings of others in our periodicals, I wish to express my gratitude and thanks for the healing and reformation that have come to me through Christian Science.
[Albert Sidney Lehr, editor of the Missouri School Journal, in the National Education Association Journal, Washington, D.
