January 1, 1927
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The
problem of supply occupies a great deal of human thought and conversation, and seems to affect many a one's peace and happiness, yes, even health, until it is solved through the comforting light which the study of Christian Science throws upon it.
In
his epistle to the Romans Paul writes, "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ.
We
sometimes hear to-day about a so-called crime wave, and how the young people especially are being influenced and attracted by many forms of evil.
The
human mind, or carnal mind as Paul aptly termed it, is prone to burden itself by assuming a false sense of responsibility.
As
we greet expectantly the coming of another New Year, and consider the passing of year after year, our thought may be almost startled and challenged by the declaration of the angel in Revelation, "that there should be time no longer"—the angel, with the little open book, that John saw stand on the sea and on the earth.
"When
error confronts you, withhold not the rebuke or the explanation which destroys error.
There appeared in a recent issue of your paper a brief report of an address delivered by a bishop before the Colorado Bar Association, the subject of the address being "The Muddle of Civilization.
As a contributor to a recent issue of your paper stated that the teachings of Christian Science are "false, dangerous, and misleading," and that Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science and author of its textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," is a false prophet, I ask that you kindly allow space for refutation and correction of such erroneous assertions.
In an editorial printed in a recent issue of your paper under the caption "Slightly Inconsistent," two editorials in The Christian Science Monitor were mentioned: one as advocating obedience to the prohibition law and as a strong aid in its reinforcement, the other as scoffing at the medical profession for insisting on obedience to the health regulations.
In an interesting article reviewing church activities, contributed by a clergyman and appearing in a recent issue of your paper, it is asserted that Christian Scientists are right in maintaining that religion is intimately associated with both public and private health.
Your recent issue reported a sermon by a clergyman wherein he is quoted as saying: "Christian Science is considered one of the false systems.
In an account of the Bristol Missionary Society's anniversary celebrations, a speaker is reported to have said that Christian Science is a "superstition.
These
things have fallen away, and here I stand—The world, the flesh, and all the flesh can bring—And I look down on them as some dead thingThat cannot reach me now, nor touch my hand!Prolong this moment, Lord, ere I descendThe mount; ere lictors of the EmperorHale me again before Cæsar, or beforeThe lions of the arena! Send, oh, sendThine angels once again, that I may dwellIn heaven, and know—e'en in th'arena—it is well!
Christian Scientists,
mindful of the admonition of their Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, do not assail the religious beliefs of other people.
Among
the early Christians, apart from the disciples themselves, Paul was the most ardent adherent to and supporter of Jesus' teachings, both as to their letter and spirit.
Many
an instance occurs in the Bible of the power of God to deliver from trouble those who put their trust in Him.
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Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
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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.
To relate my condition when I first experienced the joy of Christian Science healing is like telling of some miserable dream, for I was groping around in the darkness of human beliefs, growing worse physically, mentally, and financially, knowing not what was right, but trying my best to do right.
I feel I should like to express my gratitude to God, to Christ Jesus, the Way-shower, to Mrs.
During the summer of 1914, while trying to understand Christian Science, I decided to put its teaching to the test, and while reading the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and applying the Principle, I was healed of suffering caused by fallen insteps, for which, by the order of a surgeon, I had worn plates for more than ten years.
When the subject of Christian Science was first brought to my attention, about six years ago, I thought that I took a great interest in it, as I loved to investigate points in metaphysics; and the book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy seemed to me to give a defensible and consistent explanation of the Bible.
Every day I am more and more grateful to God for Christian Science.
Some years ago I began the study of Christian Science; and its logic and spiritual attraction were for me irresistible.
With a grateful heart I wish to testify to the healings which I experienced in Christian Science after years of sickness and several operations had completely ruined my health.
I am thankful to-day to be able to testify to the healing in Christian Science of sin and disease.
