To
the one who will "search the scriptures" in the light of Christian Science, pondering the spiritual meaning of the loving messages contained therein, there is sure to come a degree of enlightenment and helpfulness not to be found in any other way.
We
sometimes hear the thought voiced that Christian Science merely teaches one to think he is not sick and that then he will not be; to think that a desirable position belongs rightfully to him, and it will be attained; to think one has money and he will then have it; and so on.
When
thought first becomes acquainted with the doctrine of Christian Science, it is startled at the apparent difference between the everyday affairs of life and the absolute statements of Truth, which one intuitively approves and longs to see realized.
Every
seeming ill and every seeming difficulty would vanish if we were constantly awake to the fact that good is always present and always the only power, and that error in every form is merely the contradiction of this fact.
THE
earnest and persistent efforts of mortals directed to the acquisition and accumulation of that which is quite generally looked upon as providing a sufficiency for their needs, would be impressive were they not often pathetic.
Judge Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication for The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, in the
The further attack on Christian Science reported in your recent issue again illustrates the improprieties which are likely to be committed by a sectarian when he turns aside from preaching his own religion and engages in throwing bricks at other religions and other religionists.
Joseph Coffer, Committee on Publication for the State of Oklahoma, in the
In a syndicated article appearing in a recent issue of the World under "Dorothy Dix's Letter Box" the question is asked, "How may one overcome the inferiority complex?
Mortals
have long believed the brain to be the seat of intelligence, as they have conceived the heart to be the engine upon the action of which life depends.
Who
that has professed any semblance of Christianity has not desired to understand and express the divine nature, has not resolved again and again to work with all earnestness to attain this goal of Christlikeness?
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It is with a heart full of gratitude and with the conviction that this account will be helpful to others in despair that I bear testimony to the wonderful healing I owe to Christian Science.
For many years prior to January, 1921, I was troubled with severe pains in my back to such an extent that at times I was unable to attend to my duties.
After spending a holiday with some friends, when getting out of the train on my return I was suddenly seized with violent pains so acute that I almost lost consciousness.
In gratitude to God for His loving guidance into the study of Christian Science, I offer my testimony of the healing power of Truth, trusting it may be a cup of cold water to some one who may be thirsty.
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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