October 15, 1927
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A MECHANICAL
draftsman lays out the plan of a new machine according to mathematical law so precisely that its several parts fit and work together harmoniously.
IN
the Concordances to "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" and to the other writings of Mrs.
ONE
of the false beliefs that would try to deceive is that man is out of his place or can be displaced, and that when he is so displaced, or misplaced, he is in need of another place.
AT
the present day, in these times of seeming financial stress and economic struggle, the question of supply presents itself to many as a very difficult one.
HE
read the lesson through, And pondered every phrase; Then went about his work, His thoughts all filled with praise—
In a recent issue of the Globe an article entitled "Caught in the Current" evidently centers around a controversy in a certain Christian church.
A recent issue of your paper contains an account of an attack on Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science by a minister who states that he has "heard a few lectures on the subject and read a few more, and as a rule they say very little that could not be preached from any pulpit.
In a recent issue of your paper a writer states, in substance, that the Christian Science theory is based on the assumption that "the Universal Mind is the cause of the creation of the Universe, and hence all things are the product of that mind;" also that it is an error to deny the existence of matter and to claim that everything is mind.
Permit me to answer some statements made in your recent issue in the "To-day" column, where the writer after stating that "mind has power over matter as Christian Scientists allege," goes on to urge that "mind over matter" be not pushed too far in cases of cancer, abscess, and broken bones, especially if there is a good doctor near.
In his "swan song" in a recent issue the former acting editor of the Open Forum gave an erroneous impression regarding our church.
Will you kindly allow me space in your paper for the correction of an erroneous and very misleading statement concerning Christian Science made by a medical doctor in his lecture on "Modern Mental Healing," delivered before the Christian Students' Association, which appeared in your recent issue.
In your notice of Dr.
WASH
thou my feet, dear Lord, for now it seems That every step with mire of discontent, Self-love, self-pity, and discouragement Drags heavily; but thou dost lead where streams Of cleansing waters flow that can remove All stain or trace of mire with purifying love.
How
men reach out for satisfaction! How they strive and struggle, how they search and seek to find something that truly satisfies! The whole trend of earthly experience is supposed to be towards some goal or other which will supply a hoped-for good, which will afford the peace and comfort, the pleasure and happiness, that bring absolute content.
IF
men only knew what Christian Science has in store for those who understand its teachings, they would turn to it with a great sense of gladness in their hearts.
Article
Most of the railroads in the United States, except those in New England, grant a "clergy fare" or reduced rate to ministers and certain other classes of persons engaged exclusively in religious work.
Article
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.
I awoke one night about five years ago with a very bad pain in my back, and walked up and down the room using some rather dreadful words.
What has Christian Science done for me?
Ten years ago I first began the study of Christian Science.
When I was a college freshman I had my first direct contact with Christian Science through the healing of my roommate of a severe attack of influenza.
It is about fifteen years since I took up the study of Christian Science seriously, and during that time we have had many proofs in our home of the healing power of Truth, as taught in our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
My wife and I had both become so discontented with the local Lutheran church that if it had not been so irksome to apply to the county court, we should have left the church long before we did.
It was three and a half years ago that I became interested in Christian Science, and I have received many blessings.
I would be very thankless if I did not express at least a part of the gratitude I feel for the enlightenment of Christian Science.
There have been many quick healings in our family, and some have been slow healings; but Christian Science has never failed us.
Because the reading of testimonies in the periodicals has given me much cause for gratitude, I too wish to express in this way all praise to God, to Christ Jesus, the Way-shower, and to Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, for the many blessings this great truth has brought to the whole world and to me and mine.
I WILL
not doubt, though evil claims to slay me, Though enemies still hate and friends betray me; For in the darkest hour Love still surrounds me, And routs the error that no more confounds me.
