AS
the beautiful record given by Luke tells us, when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, "there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field.
WE
read in the second chapter of Matthew that the Wisemen upon seeing the "star in the east" followed its gleam until it rested over where lay the young child, Jesus.
ONE
of the chief results of the belief of life in matter is the sense it generates of separation from good and the constant waiting for opportunities to grasp apparently desirable objects.
FILLING
consciousness with the truths of man's real being, and trusting God with the right unfolding and solution of life's problems, are the only sure ways of being led out of the influence of human will and mortal mind domination and into paths of righteousness.
Angels
brought a wondrous messageYears ago to all the earth,Singing, Peace, good will, glad tidings,As they heralded the birthOf the gentle, Christlike Jesus,He who came that all might knowOf the Father's loving-kindnessTo His children here below.
Charles E. Heitraan, Committee on Publication for the State of New York,
With a view to correcting any false impression that may have been conveyed regarding Christian Science, I shall appreciate an opportunity to comment upon certain statements contained in a sermon reported in an issue of recent date.
Miss Kate E. Andreae, Committee on Publication for Sussex, England,
In the Evening Argus of recent date a bishop is reported to have declared before the House of Clergy in London recently that "it was because the church had neglected the subject of spiritual healing that the heresy of Christian Science had flourished.
August Fritsche, Committee on Publication for the State of Minnesota,
I have at hand a recent issue of your valued Enterprise containing a short report of an evening's entertainment given under the auspices of the Walther League Society of the Lutheran church, which included a "lecture on Christian Science.
J. Ormiston Thomson, Committee on Publication for Victoria, Australia,
Christian Scientists would agree with the concluding lines of a correspondent's letter in your recent issue, namely, that there is room enough for all, irrespective of creed, who are working for the good of mankind.
Mrs. Mary Blanch Jones, Committee on Publication for Gloucestershire, England,
In an interesting letter under the heading "Keeping Fit," in your recent issue, your correspondent speaks of "philosophy, Christian Science, or the Christian religion.
At
the time of the birth of Jesus, as Luke relates, certain "shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night," "were sore afraid" as "the glory of the Lord shone round about them.
For
nearly two thousand years Christian people have desired to prove to the world that the babe born in Bethlehem of Judea brought to mankind the gospel of salvation.
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.
I wish to express my gratitude for all the good which I have received during six years through the understanding of Truth as taught in Christian Science.
In my great wish to testify regarding the benefits received through the study of Christian Science, I hardly know where to begin, for there is so much to tell.
Henry C. Johnson
with contributions from Grace Johnson
I wish to express my gratitude to God for Christian Science, and for the many blessings received through the study and application of the truth as revealed therein.
In sincere love and gratitude to God, to our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, and to all who have so lovingly helped me, also in the hope that it may help some dear seeker after Truth, I am giving this testimony.
Articles from members of The Mother Church and good testimonies from those healed by Christian Science are always welcomed for consideration by the Editors.
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