January 12, 1929
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In
the Lesson-Sermons in the Christian Science Quarterly, prepared to be studied by each student of Christian Science, there appears, twice each year, a lesson on the subject of "Sacrament"; and at the communion service in the branch churches, as provided for in the Church Manual, as well as in The Mother Church, it is enjoyed.
Ever
since accepting as true the allegorical account of Adam and Eve, mortals have labored under the delusion that man is a fallen and imperfect child of God.
Certain
travelers who were riding from Darjeeling—about eight thousand feet above sea level—to Tanglu—over ten thousand feet—once had an interesting experience.
How
often these words of the prophet Amos, "Prepare to meet thy God," have been used to frighten people, the impression conveyed being that at any moment one may be called upon to answer for a life of sin before a frowning Deity seated upon a judgment throne! Through the spiritual unfoldment of the Scriptures as revealed in Christian Science, one may come to see and use this text in an entirely different sense.
Jesus
said, "The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a women took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.
In the "Ego" column of a recent issue you comment at some length on the prejudice and persecution suffered by the Jewish race.
The clergyman writing in your recent issue is incorrect in saying that I have ignored his questions.
It is much to be regretted that we still occasionally find a writer on religious subjects who cannot discuss the problems of his own denomination without a covert sneer at the religious beliefs of others.
A few words to supplement the account of the Wednesday evening meeting for testimonies of healing at 58, Boulevard Flandrin, will not be out of place.
Writing under the caption, "Christian Science and Art," in the column entitled "The One-Minute Pulpit," in your recent issue, a contributor states he understands, after reading the court decision in a New York case, that the adherents of Christian Science "believe that matter has no existence except as a manifestation of the mind.
The saying that "constant dripping of water wears away a stone" is as applicable metaphysically as physically; hence I am again asking the favor of space in your paper to refute an oft-repeated and oft-corrected misstatement concerning Christian Science.
Simon's
impetuous heart, unchastened yet,Oblivious of his intrusted charge,Could bear no more with inactivity,Could wait no longer by the darkening shoreFor the belovèd Master to appear:I go a fishing! Yea, we go with thee!Thomas the doubter, and Nathanael,Two unnamed, and the sons of Zebedee.
Who
among Christians has not experienced times when thought was exalted and great peace reigned?
Article
The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts, announces a free public lecture on Christian Science by Charles E.
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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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Testimonies of healings brought about at authorized lectures on Christian Science will be published in The Christian Science Journal or the Christian Science Sentinel, when verified as are other testimonies appearing in the periodicals.
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.
I did not come to Christian Science for physical healing, but in search of the God of love.
For the protecting power of Christian Science during the recent hurricane in West Palm Beach, Florida, I wish to express my gratitude.
It is many years since my first healing, when I was raised from invalidism to a life of activity.
With a heart filled with love and gratitude I send this testimony, hoping it may guide another pilgrim to the truth which makes us free.
For the good I know I am very grateful, and I owe it to the truth as revealed in Christian Science.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Three years ago my wife and my mother were suffering from diseases which seemingly could be healed only by operations.
In the Christian Science movement, organized and established under the inspired leadership of the Discoverer of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, I have found loving provision made for every step of the progress which follows naturally and necessarily a student's acceptance and application of the truth.
With a heart filled with gratitude I wish to testify to a wonderful healing in Christian Science which my child experienced.
Over fifteen years ago, while I was sick and miserable and greatly depressed because facing an operation, one very dear to me asked me to try Christian Science.
