One
of the most encouraging statements in Scripture is that given in the one hundred and fifth psalm, where, in speaking of the children of Israel, the Psalmist says, "He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.
"The
twelve tribes of Israel with all mortals,—separated by belief from man's divine origin and the true idea,—will through much tribulation yield to the activities of the divine Principle of man in the harmony of Science.
He
finds the virgin gold without alloyWho knows the heav'n-born joyOf unselfed deeds, who, having madeThe sacrifice where mortal self is laidWithin Truth's crucible and tried,Views imaged Love.
Hugh Stuart Campbell, Committee on Publication for the State of Illinois,
An editorial in your recent issue advanced the query, "Is there a schism in the Christian Science church, or has there been a change in the attitude of that great denomination toward prohibition?
Louis Potts, Committee on Publication for Cheshire, England,
At an inquest recently held at Surbiton, as reported in your recent issue, the coroner stated that Christian Scientists "did not recognize disease and would not give any treatment for it.
Harry L. Rhodes, Committee on Publication for the State of Kansas,
In a recent issue of the Topeka Daily State Journal, a minister, in expressing his views on introducing the Decalogue in the public schools, has, like many other critics, made the mistake of calling "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy the "Christian Science Bible.
Charles W. Hale, Committee on Publication for the State of Indiana,
In an article entitled "Expose of Spiritualists, et cetera," published in your recent issue, mention is made of Christian Science in such a manner as to give a wrong impression of this religion.
God's
love is everywhere; each smile and flowerIs Love's reflection on our path each day,Varying in brightness only as we pray,Differing only as we know Love's power.
Persuasion
has often carried so much of self-will with it,—has often been so impregnated with the belief of personal desire and personal power,—that even its gentle use has sometimes been avoided when there is nothing which would have served a better purpose.
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, at least four weeks before the date of the lecture; in Great Britain and Ireland, at least five weeks before; in other European countries, at least eight weeks before.
It is indeed a privilege to bear witness to the healing power of Truth as taught in Christian Science; and I am most grateful for the many proofs I have had of its effectiveness and instant availability.
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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