October 2, 1926
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In
the opening paragraph of the chapter on Prayer, the first chapter in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs.
In
the Gospel of Mark it is stated that once when Jesus beheld a certain poor widow cast two mites into the treasury of the temple, "he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: for all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
In
the story of the laborers in the vineyard, so beautifully told in Matthew's Gospel, the universality of divine Love is wonderfully depicted.
Millions
of Bible students have become familiar with the words of our Master, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," words which have brought great joy and approval.
A Magazine
once contained a very interesting article in regard to the reading of the Bible, in which the author brought out clearly the difference in the attitude manifested by some of the early prophets and Jesus, when called by God to be messengers of Truth.
From
the earliest history of civilization no problem has confronted mankind more insistently than the one of supply.
Work
in the sunny hours,Work in the day;Let night-time be for resting,Forego the anxious questingThat burns 'neath wakeful eyes;Sleep, and at morn ariseFor work in sunny hours;Work in the day.
Please allow me space in your paper in which to make correction of an erroneous statement in regard to Christian Science healing which is reported in your recent issue to have been made by a critic.
In a card to the public, which appeared in a recent issue, a doctor mentions "Christian Scientists" in his list of "menaces to health.
Not in a spirit of controversy, but of friendly observation, this is submitted with reference to the statement by an itinerant preacher from an Englewood pulpit, dealing with the Bible study habit of Christian Scientists.
In the recent primary campaign in your city, the religious question was raised between two candidates for the nomination for mayor; and, according to a report in a recent issue of your paper, the attitude of Christian Scientists toward the enforcement of health laws was misstated.
In your recent issue there appeared a report of a very interesting lecture by the chairman of the Guild of Health, entitled "Christianity and Spiritual Healing.
Several
hundred thousand dollars more than is now in the treasury will be required to complete and equip the building of The Christian Science Pleasant View Home, now in course of erection where once stood the home of our revered Leader in Concord, New Hampshire.
The
desire to serve humanity, which is daily becoming more prevalent, is a commendable sign of the times.
So runs the little nursery rhyme, which many an adult remembers as setting forth one of the most far—reaching and potent of the lessons of his childhood.
What
a revelation is that which Christian Science gives as to the nature of the real man! Not that this revelation is new, for it occurs in the first chapter of Genesis; but because Christian Science states it in all its fullness, clearness, and simplicity.
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As my mother came from a noble Spanish family and my father was a member of the religious society of Friends, the religious atmosphere of our home was anything but harmonious.
Ten years ago I was in Switzerland, where I became acquainted with Christian Science.
As a child I was never considered strong and was ill frequently, not only with some children's disease, but also with chills and fever, or ague; and often I suffered from severe colds and bronchitis, as well as catarrh and malarial fever.
My first healing in Christian Science was the overcoming of the necessity for glasses, which had been worn for some years.
That Christian Science opens to us the Scriptures, I have had many proofs.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude for what Christian Science has done for our family that I should like to tell of some of the healings we have had.
Before becoming interested in Christian Science I was under medical treatment for a tumor, and was told an operation was necessary.
Sincere gratitude is due to our all-loving Father for leading me to Christian Science.
Six years ago I was preparing to be operated on for goiter, when Christian Science was suggested to me by a gentleman who had seen the healing effects of Christian Science in his own family; and rather than have my neck scarred by the surgeon's knife, I determined to give it a trial.
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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.
