December 18, 1926
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That
which stands out most clearly in the narrative of the loaves and fishes is the fact that, in spite of the apparently big demand and small supply, the multitude, numbering "about five thousand men, beside women and children," received all that they needed; for we read in Luke that "they did eat, and were all filled.
One
morning a student of Christian Science who had experienced many proofs of God's care in the way of trials, passed a big hill where a great old tree stood alone.
We
have learned in Christian Science of the joy and strength to be obtained from moments spent on the mountain.
The
Psalmist sang, "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
The
human mind is prone to alternate between the two extremes of feverish activity and slothful inertia.
Shadow
may be defined as shade or temporary obscurity, or as shelter or refuge.
I know
no care,For Love is here;My only thought,To prove Him near,That I may daily sow Truth's seed,And help to meet a brother's need.
A recent answer by a critic in the Boston Herald to a question about Christian Science, shows a strange lack of correct information and just appreciation.
Christian Scientists are appreciative of the kindliness of the references to their religious beliefs contained in the reply to a query in the column "Everyday Questions," and printed in your recent issue.
When I set out to correct a misstatement about Christian Science I had no expectation of being drawn into a controversy with learned exponents of "Biblical scholarship," nor can I see that we are more likely to arrive at a satisfactory conclusion than are two men arguing about the relative positions of the sun and earth, when one bases his views on material sense testimony and the other on scientific spiritual facts.
It is taken for granted that the question asked by M.
As
when some person, city-worn, has comeUpon an open space quite suddenly,And there has felt the freedom of the windUpon his face, and blessèd touch of stars,Silent beyond the pointing poplar trees;So I, this present hour, bound all about—Or as it seemed—with mist of many minds,Have come upon a breadth of space, and thereHave caught a sudden, starlit glimpse of Truth,Have felt the glad caress of angel-winds,And tasted of reality.
The
thought of the world, in greater degree than ever before, is being turned to the imperative necessity of abolishing war.
It
is readily admitted by Christians generally that Christ Jesus was the chief of spiritual healers.
In
human warfare there are few things which concern the combatants more than their means of protection against the assaults of the enemy.
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I should like to express gratitude for Christian Science, which came into my life about fifteen years ago.
I want to express my gratitude to God for the many blessings which have come into my life since I took up the study of Christian Science nine years ago.
I wish to show my gratitude for Christian Science by testifying to just a small part of the blessings I have received therefrom.
It was in the year 1897 that I took up the study of Christian Science.
When Christian Science was first presented to me, about five years ago, I was certainly in need of physical healing.
I am very grateful for being able to demonstrate in a small way the healing efficacy of Christian Science.
Gratitude prompts me to testify to the great help I have received in Christian Science.
I am grateful for the healing of physical suffering.
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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.
