The
happy expression on the faces of those who have become students of Christian Science, and the harmony and good health manifested in their lives, have often been the subject of comment by those who have not themselves become interested in this religion.
A Problem
that is often presented to the student of Christian Science is that of supply, adequate provision, maintenance, or what is commonly termed meeting financial requirements.
Who
can read the thrilling cry at the beginning of the fifty-fifth capter of Isaiah, "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters," without feeling that the words welled up from a heart so full of spiritual love for mankind that they overflowed into inspired Hebrew poetry?
The
daily life of the individual as he goes about his portion of a great world's tasks may many times seem prosaic and depressing; and this depression sometimes brings forth the questions: What is the use of it?
Plying
his chisel and his hammer, the sculptor chips away the rough edges of his marble deftly, patiently, and persistently, until the rugged stone takes the form present in the sculptor's thought, the manifested mental image he has been entertaining seeming to come out from within the marble.
A Child
who was being reared in a home where "the second coming of Christ" was sometimes freely discussed, once asked for information as to how, when, and where this event would occur.
Mrs. Emma Ljunglöf, Committee on Publication for Sweden,
The writer of the article entitled "Through My Goldrimmed Eyeglasses," in your recent issue, is evidently unfamiliar with the teachings of Christian Science when he classes it along with not only other religions, but also medical and other methods of healing, and then designates one and all as superstition and humbug, and feels, as he says, that the time has come when these evils should be suppressed.
Mrs. Agnata F. Butler, Committee on Publication for Cambridgeshire, England,
Will you kindly allow me to correct some misleading statements with regard to Christian Science in the article, "Freedom of Discussion," in your recent number?
with contributions from Vivien U. Willard, Grace S. Voorhees, Naomi C. Swanson, Pearl Doty
"I
am deeply grateful for the privilege of spending a few days at our Christian Science sanatorium, grateful that the loving thought of our revered Leader has resulted in furnishing this haven of rest and refreshment.
Among
many blessings which Christian Scientists with grateful hearts acknowledge as having come to them through the close study and application of Mrs.
The Christian Science Bible Lessons appearing in the Christian Science Quarterly are now published monthly, in English only, in Revised Braille, Grade One and a Half, for the use of the blind.
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 August, 1914, when conditions seemed darkest, as the World War had begun, I was out of a position, and had been without employment since the first of January.
I entered the Christian Science church over nine years ago, and being grateful for the many blessings received from God's divine law of love, I lovingly send the following.
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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