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Spirit as Witness
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. Having established the fact of the complete unlikeness of Spirit and matter, the flesh, Paul goes on to declare, "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God;" and he proceeds to reveal the glory arising from this divine relationship, asserting that it means nothing less than that we are "heirs of God," and as such "joint-heirs with Christ." Could more satisfying information be forthcoming than that we are the sons of God and heirs with Christ of His infinite blessings and munificence?
Surely, few have ever grasped in its fullness the meaning of this promise. Christian Scientists, under the inspired leadership of Mary Baker Eddy, are coming in some degree to understand its meaning. Through revealed truth they are catching clearer glimpses of man's true nature and relationship with God. These clearer views are recurrent and lasting in proportion to our consecration, so that the rapidity of our progress lies with us.
Mortals, it seems, dwell constantly between two opposing claims—the seeming demands of the flesh and the positive commands of the Spirit to come out from mortal belief on to the heights of glory which belong to each of God's children, as "joint-heirs with Christ" of the Father's unchanging love. The flesh, mortal mind, presents many arguments: There is no hurry; tarry a little longer in the gratification of the senses; be merry, for to-morrow we die; as death ends all, why abstain from the pleasure which promise so much? These and many other similar arguments constantly challenge mortals in their journeyings. The thoughtful, looking beyond mere satisfaction of the moment, know that these are but the allurements of a siren, as unsubstantial as the pleasures promised. Their fleeting and ephemeral nature cannot be concealed. The wise, convinced that in that direction lies nothing good and substantial, turn a deaf ear to them. Turning to Spirit, to God and His infinite goodness, one is taking the first step toward the goal of perfect peace, where joy constantly reigns and righteousness has its just reward. Thus it is that the Spirit bears witness of man's divine sonship through the blessings which, as we lovingly trust Him, are brought into our lives.
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November 7, 1925 issue
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The Little Child
SUSAN F. CAMPBELL
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From Darkness to Light
GERTRUDE L. WHITMORE
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All in God
MILDRED G. HACKNEY
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Substance
FREDERICK GEORGE WALKER
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On Loving Our Neighbor
PEARL L. QUICK
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Praise and Prayer and Song
BRIGMAN C. ODOM
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Let Us Rejoice
OLIVE SWIFT
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Desire
JEANNETTE TIBDALL
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In a recent issue of the Glasgow Herald, under "Education,"...
Robert Ramsey, Committee on Publication for Lanarkshire, Scotland,
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Portions of the article captioned "May Anniversaries," in...
J. Latimer Davis, Committee on Publication for the State of Iowa,
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Christian Scientists agree fully with the writer of "Health Talks"...
Thomas C. Hollingshead, Committee on Publication for the State of Idaho,
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In the report of an alleged violation of quarantine regulations...
Edgar McLeod, Committee on Publication for Northern California,
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Thanksgiving
FANNIE I. S. WARDELL
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Letters from the Field
with contributions from Hattie M. Knauth, Vertie L. DeMallie, Rudolph Flynn, Ruth Bailey
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Spirit as Witness
Albert F. Gilmore
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"Wait on the Lord"
Duncan Sinclair
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"My" and "Our"
Ella W. Hoag
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The Lectures
with contributions from Bevy C. Godwin, Lord Astor, Mildred Reiser Fisher
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My attention was first drawn to Christian Science just...
Samuel Shearer
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Over nine years ago I received a physical healing in...
Margaret E. Brown
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I am happy to be able to speak of the numerous blessings...
John Louis Servet
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It is four years since I turned to Christian Science...
Mattie Ball Hofer
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A few years ago I was working in the exchange department...
Oscar C. Zilisch
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Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and...
Gertrude Penistone with contributions from John O. Penistone
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What Christian Science has been to me during the past...
Kate Whitney Fay
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I did not come to Christian Science for physical healing,...
Mae F. B. Hopkins
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I am indeed grateful for Christian Science
Odelia La Tour
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Signs of the Times
with contributions from A. Maude Royden, Leon A. Smith, Charles L. Guy, George H. Morrison, Seth Good