November 7, 1925
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They
were so willing to leave their fishing boats, their various trades, their homes and loved ones; they were so eager to climb the mount and to listen to the wondrous words of the blessed Master; and with what awe they must have seen the blind joyously receive sight, the lame and halt leap up and go forth free, all manner of sickness vanish before their eyes, and even those upon whom the shadow of death had fallen awake to a renewed sense of activity! Those faithful disciples—that little band of Jesus' own choice, which had followed him into the desert—had been witness to all these mighty works, had seen the scant supply of loaves and fishes become more than an abundance to feed the tired, hungry multitudes; and yet, we read, after all these experiences, as they traveled along the well-known road to Capernaum they fell to arguing among themselves!
In
his epistle to the Romans Paul says, "Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Through
the endeavor to put into practice the truths we glean from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, these books become more and more understandable to us.
"To
love one's neighbor as one's self, is a divine idea," says our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, on <a class="tome-reference"
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Healing
through spiritual means alone is still regarded with disfavor by many Christians.
Without
a knowledge of Christian Science the gift of rejoicing can scarcely be understood in its true signification; for, much as men have longed to obey Paul's command to "rejoice evermore," they have been unable to do so fully until enlightened by Christian Science.
To
see Thy path, constant in praiseTo walk with Thee in unsought ways;To have my thought held fast in Thine,My every wish a prayer divine,My every word the truth sublime,My every deed Thy love expressed,Humble, O Lord, and truly blessedWith Love's eternal fire—This, only this, is my desire.
In a recent issue of the Glasgow Herald, under "Education," a professor, speaking on "Medicine and Magic" at the Edinburgh University summer graduation, is reported to have stated that a belief in magic or mystery, combined with "suggestible conditions," constitutes the factor on which "Christian Science and spiritual healing build.
Portions of the article captioned "May Anniversaries," in a recent issue of your publication, were apparently intended to apply to Christian Science and its adherents, although no direct mention of either was made.
Christian Scientists agree fully with the writer of "Health Talks" when, in a recent edition of the Statesman, he says that "vaccination is purely a personal matter.
In the report of an alleged violation of quarantine regulations by a family at Seaside, in your recent issue, occurs the statement, "In one case the child having the disease was allowed to attend school, the mother being a Christian Scientist, it is said, who did not believe in the existence of disease.
Gladness
fills the air,Scent of autumn rare;Russet leaves and goldFall in forests old.
"It seems incredible that Thanksgiving is here at our door before I have expressed my sincere gratitude for having had the privilege of serving as an associate in the sanatorium.
In
the incomparable eighth chapter of Romans, Paul distinguishes between the flesh and Spirit with much the same emphasis which characterized the replies of Christ Jesus to Nicodemus.
How
often have the weary and the sick waited patiently on God to lift the burden from them! And how often have many of them as they waited had their faith strengthened by the words of the Psalmist: "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord;" or those of Isaiah: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
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The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, announces a free public lecture on Christian Science by John Randall Dunn, a member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship, in the church edifice, Norway, Falmouth, and St.
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Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
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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.
My attention was first drawn to Christian Science just after I had resigned my position as an elder of the United Free Church.
Over nine years ago I received a physical healing in Christian Science.
I am happy to be able to speak of the numerous blessings and healings obtained through Christian Science.
It is four years since I turned to Christian Science for healing, and I am indeed grateful for the change that has taken place.
A few years ago I was working in the exchange department of a large daily newspaper in the Middle West.
Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
What Christian Science has been to me during the past twenty-five years I find hard to express in words.
I did not come to Christian Science for physical healing, but to know more of the truth.
I am indeed grateful for Christian Science.
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Articles from members of The Mother Church and good testimonies from those healed by Christian Science are always welcomed for consideration by the Editors.
