September 27, 1924
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Frequently
the question is asked: Do Christian Scientists use petitions when they pray, or do they rely entirely upon denials of error and affirmations of truth?
The
demand that we adhere strictly to the truth which Christian Science teaches,—namely, that God and His spiritual creation, man and the universe, are the only facts of existence,—must be fulfilled, if we are to experience the harmony which Christian Science promises to those who demonstrate it.
Mankind's
ideas of the nature of good cover the widest imaginable range; but it is certain that there is no more active or universal desire than to attain good.
At
each Sunday service and Wednesday evening meeting in Christian Science churches, the following statement, or one similar thereto, is made from the desk: "Let us unite in silent prayer.
Of
all the tendencies of the so-called human mind one of the most unfortunate is the habit of procrastination, which is akin to the unintelligent, ostrich-like hiding of the head of the one who would proclaim evil to be overcome by merely shutting the eyes to it.
Christian Science, as its name indicates, is the Science of Christianity.
Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, was not a pupil nor a helper to a noted physician.
The teachings of Christian Science are purely spiritual.
A lecturer is reported to have spoken of Christian Science as a mode of thinking to conquer disease by imagining it not be present.
What the world at this moment needs is more love from all Christians for each other, no matter how divergent their doctrines or their forms of worship.
Kindly permit me to say that it was entirely the deep study of the Word of God that led to the instantaneous healing of Mrs.
A recent issue contains an article criticizing Christian Science.
I do
not know just why the sunSends forth its rays through countless years;Yet through its constancy I feelA lessening of doubts and fears.
Above
all the disciples of Christ Jesus, except the beloved apostles themselves, it seems certain that Paul was most successful in bringing home to his auditors and readers the great importance of the Nazarene's message.
The
Christian Church had not been long in existence when discussion broke out among its members.
When
Paul writes to the Corinthians, "Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity [love], it profiteth me nothing," he presents a view not yet universally accepted on the subject of human service.
Article
In recent years more members of The Mother Church have paid their annual per capita tax during May, June, and July than any other three months of the year.
Article
Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
I send my testimony of healing to the Sentinel, because I have received so much help and courage through the reading of testimonies given there.
It is with heartfelt gratitude to God and to our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, that I give this testimony, that it may help others.
When I first came to Christian Science I was hungry, thirsty, starving for the Word of Life.
It was not a desire for physical healing that caused me to begin the study of the Bible and the writings of Mrs.
I did not come into Christian Science for physical healing.
Ten years ago, I was left with a home under heavy indebtedness.
We are filled with deep gratitude for having found the way to Christian Science.
Sufficient time has elapsed since the first beneficent influence of Christian Science came into my life to prove that its effects were neither illusory nor transient.
The first healing I experienced in Christian Science was that of defective eyesight.
With a heart full of gratitude I feel obliged to testify to the wonderful help which I have received through Christian Science.
[An editorial on "Greatness" in the Daily British Whig, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, March 5, 1924]
