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.
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.
Charles E. Heitman, Committee on Publication for the State of New York, in the
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.
Harry K. Filler, Committee on Publication for the State of Ohio,
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Martha A. Evans
with contributions from Lillian L. Osborne
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.
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.
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.
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