July 5, 1924
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The
so-called mortal mind, or the "carnal mind," as Paul designates this conglomeration of unspiritual thoughts or beliefs, is nothing other than a pretense and a pretender.
In
the Christian Science Sentinel under date of November 12, 1904, are these words by Mrs.
Tenderness
is something which one feels but which cannot be precisely described in words.
Probably
many have wondered to what things Paul referred in Philippians when he wrote, "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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I the world, its riches and its fame,Its love, the wisdom of its greatest sage,With all the honor the false senses claim,Ancestral glory down from age to age,
Your Benoni correspondent probably knew better when he suggested that Mrs.
Any person sufficiently interested in this subject to investigate it has ample opportunity to learn for himself, from first-hand knowledge, that there is nothing ridiculous in the claim that Christian Science heals both effectively and permanently.
In a recent issue a professor is reported as saying that he "has much respect for Christian Science as a form of suggestion.
In an editorial printed in your issue of March 7, under the caption, "As a man thinketh," the opening sentences, given without quotation marks or credit, are as follows: "Eternal Truth is changing the universe.
Christian Scientists do not worship Mary Baker Eddy in any sense; but they love, revere, and respect her, because she devoted her life to a religious movement which has brought health and happiness to unnumbered thousands.
Christian Science does not insist that healing is accomplished through the human or "carnal" mind, designated by Paul as "enmity against God.
Christian Science is based entirely on the words and works of Christ Jesus; and every individual healing of sin or disease is being accomplished, not by suggestion or hypnotism, but by the simple truth the Master came to reveal.
Mary Baker Eddy, inspired by God, discovered the Science of being and named her discovery Christian Science.
During the past year, in comparison with some other years, an increased number of corrective replies were necessary.
I thought
I had a stony path;And wearied by my load,I sighed because the enemyHad strewn thorns in the road.
Christian Science
particularly emphasizes the need to trust God, not blindly and ignorantly, but through understanding Him.
The
endeavor to lift up mankind in any direction is invariably actuated by a purpose for betterment.
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To insure that complete lecture notices be printed in the Sentinel, detailed information should reach the Editorial Department 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.
Prior to July, 1918, I eagerly tried all doctors and their remedies, from allopathy to chiropractic.
Before knowing anything about Christian Science I looked upon it as something to be avoided; so it was only absolute necessity and hopelessness which induced me to try it.
I heard of Christian Science for the first time in 1906, and felt at once drawn towards this harmonious teaching.
I wish to express my gratitude for the many healings that have come to us through Christian Science.
Last winter, after some active mental resistance to a disabling pain in the side, I was confined to my bed with a serious and painful sickness.
In the early winter of 1920, weary, worn, without hope, and wretched beyond endurance, I turned in my extremity to Christian Science.
I should like to tell of an experience I had some years ago, hoping it may help some one.
I wish to acknowledge through the columns of the Sentinel the many benefits I have received from Christian Science.
Christian Science was brought to my attention about seven years ago, when I had lost all faith in religion.
