It
is the wish of every Christian Scientist to make as rapid progress as possible in his journey from a material sense of things to the point where he may be able to realize God's creation as entirely spiritual.
To
let God lead us, knowing He will lead to the right place at the right time, and in the best way,—to let Him lead us under all circumstances,—would save many trying experiences.
What
oases in the desert of human existence are the Christian Science testimony meetings! Just how far the good things are carried which are given out in their testimonies on Wednesday evenings, is beyond the ken of the donors.
One
who seems beset with a problem in business will derive great comfort from the study of a single sentence in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
If
one ever travels up a long stretch of gradually rising ground, it may seem to him as he takes step after step, that he is not much higher and that his ascent is along an almost level path; yet if he looks back, he can see clearly, and gauge more accurately, the upward steps he has been taking, until when the summit is reached he will see he has made much progress.
Samuel Greenwood, Committee on Publication for the Province of British Columbia, Canada,
In the column conducted by Dorothy Dix in a recent issue, appears the following amazing advice to an inquirer: "Hold the thought, as our Christian Science friends would say, that you are the most beautiful, the most marvelous, the most admired, and most successful woman in the world," et cetera.
J. Latimer Davis, Committee on Publication for the State of Iowa,
The report of an address by the superintendent of Lutheran schools in Iowa, printed in a recent issue of the Telegraph-Herald, expressed the speaker's opinion regarding the character of Bible teaching which might be expected from adherents of various religions.
Charles W. Hale, Committee on Publication for the State of Indiana,
In your recent issue the Tolleston Christian church announced as the subject of one of its meetings this misleading statement: "Christian Science Against the Bible.
In
the directions as to what should properly be taught and what should not, contained in his letter to his friend Titus, Paul, after touching upon the unworthy acts in which all engaged before the coming of the Saviour, speaks of the salvation which has come to them in these words: "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
"God
is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble;" "The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation;" "The God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people.
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.
We have had many proofs in our home that Christian Science is the same truth which Jesus taught and practiced and that it does heal, not only sickness, but all discordant conditions.
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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