In
olden Biblical times it was frequently the custom for the people to express their praise and thanks to God through music, the hosts desirous of expressing their individual joy gathering together in one divine purpose with love and humility in their hearts.
From
early childhood the sons of men are taught to believe in, and give power and authority to, many conditions over which they have little or no control, and which they believe can injure or help them.
As
Christian Scientists we learn to be especially grateful for blessings, for every least bit of good that comes into our experience; and we return thanks to God, "who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.
On
page 307 of "Miscellaneous Writings" our Leader writes, "Never ask for to-morrow: it is enough that divine Love is an ever-present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment;" and she later says, "This sweet assurance is the 'Peace, be still' to all human fears.
We
thank Thee, Father, Lord of all,For blessings sent before we call,For Life and Love that cannot cease,For strength and rest and joyous peace,For health and hope and better cheer,For knowing all is Thine, and here.
In reply to "Vigilant," writing in your recent issue, let me remind him that Christ Jesus said that certain signs should follow them that believed in him.
George D. Templeton, Committee on Publication for the Philippine Islands,
In a recent issue there appears a front page article purporting to be an official opinion of the Board of Medical Examiners of the Philippines, to the effect that the practice of Christian Science is a violation of the laws of the Philippine Islands.
Arthur P. De Camp, Committee on Publication for the State of Missouri,
In Rabbi Silverman's article against teaching the Bible in public schools, appearing on the editorial page of the Gazette, I notice a reference to "the Christian Science Bible.
with contributions from Nellie Mae Lee, M. Elizabeth Morris, Florence W. Saunders, Phillips Brooks
"As Thanksgiving draws near my thought turns naturally to the Christian Science sanatorium at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts; for the outstanding blessing of the year was my experience as a guest there.
An
inspiring example of the attitude of thankfulness to God in which Christ Jesus constantly abode is found in the story of the feeding of the multitude as recorded in the Gospel of Mark.
When
Jesus was about to make his third recorded demonstration in proof that life is deathless, he prefaced the words of authority with which he was to call Lazarus from the tomb with that prayer which has become so especially familiar and dear to all Christian Scientists.
Through correspondence received by the Publishing Society the recommendation has been made that on local church directories placed in hotel lobbies and on the literature or literature boxes placed in hotels and theaters, it would be helpful if the location of the local branch church could be designated, together with the street car or other route to be taken in order to reach the church.
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, in case of delay in making arrangements, the cable, telegraph, or air mail may be utilized to hasten the receipt of the information.
I wish to add my gratitude to that of the many others who are raising their voices in praise to God for Christian Science; and it is my sincere desire that my experience may help others as I in turn have been helped by the testimonies I have heard and read.
Having taken up the study of Christian Science for a healing nineteen years ago, I found, after benefits received, a spiritual uplifting that led me to investigate still further; and by close application I was indeed blessed.
Nearly twenty-five years ago, as I lay ill in bed, I was pondering these words from the one hundred and third psalm: "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude for Christian Science and its available and effective help in time of need, that I wish to give the following testimony of instantaneous help experienced during some recent dental work.
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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