April 9, 1927
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As
distinguished from earlier forms of Christian Science organization, The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, was founded and organized by a deed of trust dated September 1, 1892, and a meeting of first members held on September 23, 1892.
"By
the obedience of one shall many be made righteous," is a beautiful promise which seems particularly applicable to individual members of the committees in Christian Science churches, engaged in the distribution of literature.
Christian Science
is giving to the world to-day the opportunity to solve all its problems through the knowledge of that truth which Jesus said "shall make you free.
In common with other Christian Scientists I greatly appreciate the excellent report in your recent issue of a lecture on Christian Science delivered by W.
There appeared in the Gleaner of recent date some extracts from a diocesan letter by the Bishop of Bradford on the subject of spiritual healing.
Your recent issue contained an incorrect statement concerning Christian Science, reported as having been made by a certain Lutheran minister.
In a syndicated article appearing in your recent issue the writer gives to your readers a very mistaken concept of the Christian Science teaching as to mind and matter.
In a recent issue of your paper you refer to a lecture on "Christian Science and Christianity.
For Great Britain and Ireland.
In
the notice relative to "A Sanatorium in the West," published in the Christian Science Sentinel of February 19, 1927, it was not intended to imply, as some have evidently felt, that contributions to this institution are not welcome from the entire field, but rather to register the substantial indications of the hearty interest that the Christian Scientists on the Pacific Coast evidenced in the proposed undertaking, and to give a word of caution against diverting necessary contributions from The Christian Science Benevolent Association at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and from The Christian Science Pleasant View Home at Concord, New Hampshire, which is now under construction.
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How often men turn to God only as a last resort! The belief of the world in the power of matter is so great, and the children of men have been so assiduously schooled to have faith in this power, that frequently it is only after they have completely exhausted their trust in it that they will think of turning to Spirit, God, for surcease from their woes.
About five years ago, I found myself in a strange city under a sense of such general physical exhaustion and mental depression that I became greatly alarmed as to my ability to continue in the work I had undertaken.
Christian Science has done and is doing so much for me and for my family that I feel I must send my grateful thanks.
At one time I suffered from a flow of blood for about three weeks.
The following is only one of many demonstrations we have had in our home, and I am giving this testimony in the hope that it may help others to prove that God is "a very present help in trouble.
About the time I became interested in Christian Science my husband passed on, leaving me with three children to support.
By reading "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy and putting into practice what we have learned there, we have been able to prove that Christian Science is indeed the truth that makes free.
Christian Science came to me just at the time I was beginning to feel that because my two children had grown up I could expect to grow old and inactive as gracefully as possible! For the banishing of that awful belief, for the joy of knowing what right activity is, and for the many proofs I have had of the power of Truth, as taught in Christian Science, I have not the words to express my gratitude.
