Our
distribution work may be viewed in the fourfold aspect of purpose, object, motive, and result, There is a logical sequence in this arrangement which helps us to see the points of interest clearly, and to retain right impressions in regard to it.
While
the writer was studying the problem of church support two Biblical commands were noted; namely, that of Jesus, "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven," and that of the prophet, "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse.
Arthur J. Chapman, Committee on Publication for Louisiana,
In your paper of recent date there appears an account of a sermon delivered by an evangelist in your city on "Healing" which would indicate that the speaker is not very familiar with the teachings of Christian Science.
Carrington Hening, Committee on Publication for the State of New Jersey,
Referring to a discussion of Christian Science in an address delivered by a clergyman, as reported in a recent issue, it is possible that a few words, in addition to what the pastor has said, may be helpful in clearing the thought of some inconsistencies under which the minister and your readers may be laboring.
Ralph W. Still, Committee on Publication for the State of Texas,
Suggestion is recommended as an aid in rearing children, in an article appearing in your columns, and associates it with Christian Science in such a way as to lead any one not understanding the difference into believing that they are similar, whereas suggestion is the very antithesis of Christian Science, and should never be classified therewith.
The
coming of Christ's kingdom, when the just should be duly rewarded and only righteousness reign, was the millennium foretold by many writers of the Holy Scriptures.
An Index to Volume XXVII of the Christian Science Sentinel will be published in the near future, and will be sent upon application to all wishing to bind the Sentinel.
Richard J. Davis
with contributions from John W. Holstead, Clyde Ernest Shepard, Cecil Francis Boucher, Edith M. Shank, Thora B. Buchanan, Amelia Buckeridge, Annie R. Leftwhich
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.
About fifteen years ago, after fourteen doctors had given me up, stating that an operation was all they could offer as a relief, but not as a cure, I was healed in one Christian Science treatment, and was able to eat whatever was set before me without ill effect.
The testimonies in our periodicals have always been a source of great inspiration to me, and it is with a sense of gratitude and love for the wonderful work Christian Science is doing for mankind that I tell of a recent healing which came to our home.
It gives me pleasure to have this means of expressing my gratitude in the Christian Science periodicals for some workable knowledge of Christian Science.
I should like to give thanks through the Sentinel for the realization which has come to me through the study of Christian Science, as given to us by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, of the benefits referred to in the one hundred and third psalm.
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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Richard J. Davis
with contributions from John W. Holstead, Clyde Ernest Shepard, Cecil Francis Boucher, Edith M. Shank, Thora B. Buchanan, Amelia Buckeridge, Annie R. Leftwhich