Mankind
is learning through the study of Christian Science how to think spiritually; how to turn away from material evidence and material thinking to God, good.
Christian
people have gained much comfort from the study of the promises recorded in the Bible; and rightly so, when one considers the many instances of their fulfillment in the lives of the people of Bible times, those who sought to know God and to do His will.
In
reading Mark's gospel recently, the writer was struck by the statement, "He goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
Philip King, Committee on Publication for the District of Columbia,
In your issue of January 19 there appeared an article written by a clergyman in which he infers that "Eddyism" and other doctrines "are enemies of the Lord.
Brigman C. Odom, Committee on Publication for the State of Texas,
In the December 12 issue of the News a clergyman is reported to have said that Christian Science denies the fundamental truths of God's Word; that if Christian Scientists had charge of this country there would be no hospitals, no vaccination for smallpox, no antitoxin for diphtheria, no inoculation for typhoid fever; that Christian Science has never converted one outstanding Bible scholar in the world; that one should watch out for any religious system that starts with a woman; that the New Testament suffers not a woman to teach; that God does not reveal to any woman truths that have been hitherto unrevealed; that Mrs.
The
relationship between purpose and inclination sometimes seems so close that they appear to touch, while in other ways they are as divergent as the poles.
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.
When my mother handed me the first copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy that I had ever seen, telling me that by the study of it I could learn to follow Jesus and heal the sick, I did not doubt her; and I have since proved her words true.
In 1902 I found that the old remedies upon which I had relied for over forty years were losing their effect, and in consequence I felt I should set my affairs in order.
It is with heartfelt gratitude to God for the wonderful blessings that have come to me and to my home since taking up the study of Christian Science, that I tell of a recent demonstration of His perfect love.
In 1900 I was suffering from a nervous and physical collapse, supposed to be the result of overwork in an unhealthy climate, which caused anxiety and discouragement.
Give
me an understanding heart,O Lord,—this is my prayer;Thy healing strength would I impart,To ease earth's weary care;Clasp Thy kind hand,And understand;Ah—this my prayer.
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