The
Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, upon the occasion of her annual message to The Mother Church in 1906, referred to Christian Science as the "higher criticism.
The
writer has often meditated on the sacred meaning of the words, "Forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us," which Luke tells us Jesus gave to his disciples upon their request that he teach them how to pray.
The
desire to lean on a human person or a material thing as a means of support or protection, or as a means of gaining health or happiness, is a weakness of the so-called human mind.
Edgar McLeod, Committee on Publication for Northern California,
Your recent editorial review of the trend toward spiritual healing among various religious denominations is most interesting; especially so is your conclusion that the Church of England, working under the guidance of a joint committee of physicians and clergymen in its quest spiritual healing, should select some such middle ground as that advocated by a writer who is quoted as favoring more of Christian Science for medical men and a little more of medicine for Christian Scientists! After approving, presumably, this middle ground position, you state, "Nothing short of absolute Christian Science, utterly rejecting all medical aid, will help the true hypochondriac, in all probability.
Mrs. Emma Ljunglof, Committee on Publication for Sweden,
Will you kindly allow me space in your paper for the following corrections of certain statements regarding Christian Science, which were made by a clergyman in a lecture given at the general annual meeting of the Swedish Pastors' Association.
John Ross, Committee on Publication for the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada,
A recent issue reports a sermon by a Universalist minister in the city which contains several references to Christian Science that need correction and explanation.
Richard H. Smith, Committee on Publication for the State of Montana,
A lack of understanding of Christian Science and of the attitude of Christian Scientists toward doctors is made apparent by a church announcement in a recent issue of your paper.
Carrington Hening, Committee on Publication for the State of New Jersey,
In your recent issue there appears a report of a sermon preached by a clergyman at Como, in which some statements are made that may give a wrong impression as to the teachings of Christian Science; therefore, I ask space to make brief correction.
Oh,
Life! Oh, Love! I know,If in Thy presence I would be,Dwell in Thy love forever free,Reflecting truth that is of Thee—I know that Thou alone to meMust be my All.
Men
in whatever walk of life and from earliest recorded history have recognized that their protection from danger and difficulty has depended largely upon their exercising watchfulness.
The Publishing Society has acquired the photograph of Mary Baker Eddy known as the "Balcony Portrait," and is prepared to fill orders at the prices quoted below.
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.
As a spring pours forth its wholesome waters spontaneously, yet irresistibly, so gratitude wells up from grateful hearts, touched by the healing, life-giving efficacy of Christian Science.
For the genuine recognition of God as the only power, and for the practicality of this great fact which Christian Science inculcates, I am profoundly grateful.
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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