There
is a peace that comes to the human heart as tenderly and as graciously as the dew comes to the earth in the quiet of the evening, or as the breeze passes over a garden on a summer day.
The
story of the children of Israel is a source of inspiration to Christian Scientists, for it depicts so clearly many of the struggles through which they, too, are passing.
Judge Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication for The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts,
Since you have seen fit to publish the opinion of a minister that Christian Science is a humbug, I request that you also publish a few of many different opinions from other speakers who are at least equally fair-minded and well-informed.
Charles W. Hale, Committee on Publication for the State of Indiana,
The article, "Little Sketched of Clay County Historical Events," published in your recent issue, though kindly of intent, carries some mistaken and confusing statements pertaining to the Christian Science church and its teachings.
Paul Gassner, Committee on Publication for Germany,
The religious teaching, Christian Science, is often described by those who have made no investigation of its authorized writings, solely as a mystical healing method, or as faith healing.
The
third chapter of John's first epistle opens with words of great significance to all seeking to make their way out of material sense into a more spiritual concept of Life and its expression.
The
Christian Scientist is never in doubt as to the fundamental truths which Christian Science has revealed to him; and, in consequence, he is thoroughly persuaded as to the effect of these truths in their correction of erroneous thinking.
Churches and Societies in the United States proper and in the Dominion of Canada, wishing to give lectures during the first two months of the next lecture year, namely July and August, 1926, are requested to inform the Board of Lectureship, if possible, before June 1.
Christian Science was first brought to my notice at a time when I felt desperately in need of something more than material aid and had a great longing for spiritual peace and understanding.
Being deeply grateful, and hoping that this testimony may be helpful to others, I wish to tell of some of the healings that have come to me through the study of Christian Science.
Being a seafaring man, I am often prevented from attending Wednesday evening testimony meetings; but I have many times received beneficial results through reading the testimonies of healing published in our periodicals, and I should like to reciprocate by telling of some of the many blessings that have come to me and mine through the study and practice of Christian Science.
I first heard of Christian Science in 1915, when a friend lent me the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
While I was a member of the armed forces during the war, a dear aunt sent me a vest pocket edition of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy; but as my thought was not yet ready to accept this glorious truth which frees mankind from all the ills to which the flesh is heir, I put it away unread, to turn to it three years later when adrift and in desperate need.
I can never fully express in words my gratitude for what Christian Science has done for me; but I write this testimony with the hope that it will be of some benefit to others who may read it.
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