March 1, 1924
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We
may learn many helpful lessons from the records of the building of the tabernacle by the children of Israel.
The
second chapter of Acts speaks of the apostles as "all with one accord in one place," and tells of the spiritual baptism or descent of the Holy Ghost upon them and the wonderful message which it enabled them to give out,—a message which "every man heard them speak in his own language.
Many
people, at one time or another, perhaps at some exhibition or place of amusement, have found themselves in a room surrounded by twisted mirrors, reflecting weird forms and causing much amusement.
Blessed
are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled," said the Master.
The
other day some one, arguing that matter was really substantial, struck the arm of a chair in which he was sitting, with the remark, "Do you mean to tell me that this wood is not substance?
"Father,
" I said, "the night is very dark;Strange sounds do throng my pathway; no stars shine;I stumble as I climb, and miss the mark.
The Founder of Christianity said that his mission was to "bear witness unto the truth.
It is clear to thousands of people that "matter and Mind are opposites.
The teachings of Christian Science are founded wholly on the Bible.
In the eleventh chapter of Hebrews there is outlined in a remarkable manner the effect of faith in the lives of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and others.
Christian Science denies that pounding a piece of iron is any proof of its reality, or of the reality of matter.
Healing in Christian Science is not considered miraculous, unnatural, or contrary to established law, but rather as the direct result of the operation of spiritual law in human consciousness and therefore as divinely natural.
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This is fifth annual meeting of The Christian Science Benevolent Association since the sanatorium has been in operation.
Few
Biblical characters have left behind a more inspiring record than the great Apostle to the Gentiles.
The
nature of the work of the Christian Scientist could not be better defined than in these words of Mrs.
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Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time througout the year.
A little over ten years ago Christian Science crossed my path.
I desire to give my testimony of physical and mental healing.
Some time ago, while thinking how much I had to be grateful for since taking up the study of Christian Science, I realized I had never been put to a great test, and wondered, in case of severe accident or sickness, to what extent I should prove loyal to God, through the teachings of Christian Science.
It is with loving gratitude to Christian Science that I give the following testimony.
It is now seven years since I took up the study of Christian Science; and as I read the many helpful and uplifting testimonies in the periodicals and enjoy them so much, I feel that I too should try to show my appreciation and express my gratitude in this way, hoping that in so doing I may be able to encourage and help some one.
Christian Science has completely cured me of a disease which was pronounced practically incurable by a number of physicians.
I first heard of Christian Science five years ago.
Since babyhood I had been troubled with severe constipation, and at the age of ten was taken ill with stoppage of the bowels, which resulted in appendicitis.
I wish to add my testimony to the many helpful ones appearing in the periodicals, hoping it may help other mothers to make demonstrations for their children.
Some years ago I suffered from a stubborn case of bronchial catarrh, which kept me away from duty for two months.
["Between the Lines" by Lilian Lauferty, in Harper's Magazine, New york, N.
