April 19, 1924
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The
thought is sometimes expressed by those who feel themselves to be very busy people that they wish they had more time to read their Christian Science books, for they realize they are not progressing as they should.
By
many it is believed that what is called death has to do only with conditions of matter, with the disintegration of a physical body; that death awaits each one of us at some time in the future.
The
practical value of Christian Science is well illustrated by the understanding it has given of the Christ.
In
this day when lack and limitation seem to be abroad in many lands, it were well to remember the loving admonition of the Master, in the sixth chapter of Matthew, regarding the lilies and the birds, and also the tender care taken of the children of Israel, as related in Exodus, sixteenth chapter; for there not only is the Father's loving care clearly pointed out to us, but we also see clearly defined the recipe for the children of men, which can meet every problem of want and woe that may present itself.
Conversation
is a means by which mortals communicate thoughts to one another, one of the ways of expressing motives and desires; and sometimes it is used as a means of persuading others to follow evil suggestions.
In
the second chapter of Luke is an account of Jesus' being taken, according to Israelitish custom, by his parents to the feast of the passover at Jerusalem.
Christian Science practitioners never attempt "to acquire the title of doctor," and never make use of the title as do those who rely upon material remedies in the treatment of disease.
A critic's statement that Christian Science is borrowed from Berkeley is a mistake.
Christian Scientists have no quarrel with clergymen, though the need for a more charitable attitude is sometimes very keenly felt.
In Spokane there are hundreds of people whose veracity would not be questioned on any witness stand, who have testified to having been healed in Christian Science.
The
prophets and seers of the Bible entertained no doubt as to the true significance of the Sabbath day and of the necessity for keeping it holy.
"Be
thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life," was the word the angel told John to proclaim to all who had "ears to hear.
In
the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures".
Article
To every loyal Christian Scientist falls a share of the responsibility for observing, so far as is humanly possible, our Leader's expressed plans and desires.
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Churches and societies in the United States proper and in the Dominion of Canada wishing to give lectures during the first two months of the next lecture year, namely, July and August, 1924, are requested to inform the Board of Lectureship, if possible, before June 1.
About eighteen years ago in a large city I came across a church with these words carved in stone over the doorway: "He sent his word, and healed them.
The most outstanding recollections of my early childhood are the daily visit to the oculist and the periods of two or three days' duration when the granulated eyelids held tightly together; and, later, the forced absences from school, wherein months of work were lost.
Christian Science was first presented to me by a woman on whom I made a business call.
I should like to express my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me and mine.
I have long felt the desire to express my gratitude for the many blessings I have received through my understanding of Christian Science.
I turned to Christian Science in the first instance for physical healing.
I sincerely wish to express my gratitude for all that has come to me through the revealed truth given to us by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
A letter from my brother, while we were in the army, was the means of my introduction to Christian Science.
For several years Christian Science has been an unfailing help to me in every need.
I had been searching for God for many years, first in one denomination and then in another.
For fifteen years I have experienced the blessings Christian Science brings, without expressing my gratitude through the periodicals.
I wish to express my thankfulness to God, to Christ Jesus, and to Mary Baker Eddy for Christian Science, and for the good it has brought to me and to my family.
Lovely
Easter lilyRobed in purest white,Unto Spirit yielding,Speaks to us of light.
