January 2, 1926
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Nearly
every one is familiar with the old dictum, "Hell is paved with good intentions;" but only those who have been through the experience of merely having good intentions, with the consequent remorse that eventually must come from not having carried them out, can appreciate the import of the statement.
The
teachings of Christian Science are exact, being based on the law of Truth, on knowledge gained through spiritual sense, and verified by observation and correct thinking.
During
a vacation in the country, the attention of a Christian Scientist was arrested by the calling of birds.
In
the fifth chapter of the Gospel according to John we read of a pool of water called Bethesda.
Through
the better understanding of the Bible which Christian Science has given its students, many words which before seemed obscure in cursory reading, now stand out much more clearly.
Christian Scientists are earnestly and consistently studying the Bible.
According to a news item in to-day's Capital, under the caption, "Recognize Mental Healing," it would seem that the Associated Press report of the convention of American rabbis has inadvertently confused Christian Science healing with mental suggestion.
The writer of the "Daily Editorial," entitled, "Our Best Friends and Worst Enemies," in your recent issue, is evidently unfamiliar with the teachings of Christian Science, in his comparison of it with the Coue system.
Christian Science is referred to in a recent report of a sermon in such a way as to make it appear to claim that its teachings improve on the teachings of the ninety-first psalm and the sixth chapter of Matthew; whereas Christian Scientists make no claim that their teachings improve upon any of those of the Bible.
A professor is reported as having told his university audience that if a patient desired treatment of a magical kind he "might go to a Christian Scientist," such treatment invoking mystery and appealing to "the superstitious elements lying latent in the patient's mind.
An Associated Press dispatch from Cincinnati of recent date implies that there is a relation between mental suggestion and Christian Science.
To
pray arightTo keep in sightGod's ever present powerAnd love and care,Which everywhereEnfold us every hour;
"I cannot let another Christmastide pass without expressing my gratitude for the privilege of having been a guest at the Christian Science sanatorium.
The
human heart habitually yearns for something about which it may entwine itself, something which will endure forever.
A retrospect
may be very helpful if it is made with the intention of finding out how we might have done better.
"For
precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.
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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.
It is about four years since I began the study of Christian Science, and I am sending this testimony as a small expression of gratitude for all that Christian Science has done and is doing for us.
Christian Science came to me in direct answer to urgent prayer for a better understanding of God and the Bible.
More than twenty years ago I heard for the first time the term "Christian Science.
It was in 1898 that my father and mother took up the study of Christian Science; and naturally I, their child, did the same thing.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I testify to the many blessings received through Christian Science.
When the subject of Christian Science was presented to me by a friend, a number of years ago, I was searching for something more satisfying than could be found in the ordinary religious teachings, although I had up to that time taken little interest in religion, as it all seemed so incomprehensible to me.
I am exceedingly grateful for all the good that Christian Science has brought to me and mine.
I began the study of Christian Science to be healed of hay fever, from which I had suffered since childhood.
Before I came to Christian Science I frequently had chapped hands.
In deep gratitude to Mrs.
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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.
