December 21, 1929
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It
is held by not a few that the possession and exercise of human will-power is very desirable, constituting a mark of distinction for human character.
In the Glossary to "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," the textbook of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy defines "angels," on page 581, as "God's thoughts passing to man; spiritual intuitions, pure and perfect; the inspiration of goodness, purity, and immortality, counteracting all evil, sensuality, and mortality.
If
we regard the Ten Commandments as a chart and guide in our course heavenward, their protective value is plainly seen.
Mankind
suffers much from fear of failure,—failure of health, of business, of security, of life, of peace, of happiness,—forgetting, apparently, that Christ Jesus demonstrated conclusively the certainty of success in any right undertaking.
As
we approach the season which commemorates the birth of Jesus, who was to show us the way or plan of salvation from materiality, our thoughts naturally turn to the records of those who spiritually foresaw and prophesied his coming and his mission among men.
When
the silver bells are pealing,Softly o'er my spirit stealing,Breaks a cadence sweet, compelling,Every dream of earth dispelling:'Tis the Christ-love born anew!
Your issue of September 26 contains an article entitled "Health Secrets" which is misleading in its reference to Christian Science, although this apparently was not intentional.
In the report of a lecture at Wesley Church, appearing in your issue of July 9, there are some misconceptions of Christian Science teaching which I should like to endeavor to make clear to your readers, if you will kindly grant me space to do so.
An article appeared in your issue of August 8, under the title of "Mind Cure.
A preacher spoke in your city on September 27 using as his subject "Moral and Immoral Healing.
Kindly permit me to refer to the review of a book entitled "The New Healing," which appeared in your "Bookshelf" columns yesterday.
One
of the gifts the Wisemen brought to the little Lord Jesuswas gold;Poured they out at his baby feet a treasure of wealth untold;Naught recked he of the wealth they bore—nor yet doth he care to-dayFor golden store, save grateful hearts their gifts on his alter lay.
Throughout
the world Christians are aware of a joyous spirit which pervades the atmosphere during the Christmas season.
God's
consciousness is the secret place wherein alone mortals may find redemption from all that ails and perplexes them.
Paul
showed how far he had advanced in the Christianity of Christ Jesus, showed how much of the spirit of true Christianity he had assimilated, when, quoting from the prophet Isaiah.
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The student of the Manual who remembers that it is the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy is aided substantially in determining which of the By-Laws therein may be applicable in conducting the affairs of branch churches and societies.
Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
To insure that complete lecture notices be printed in the Sentinel, detailed information should reach the Editorial Department regrading 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.
When, ten years ago, Christian Science was presented to my wife and me in Johannesburg, we were in sore need of it.
Almost as soon as I began to study Christian Science I experienced a beautiful healing.
Although I had heard of Christian Science many times, I first thought seriously of it at a time when I had been convalescing for a number of months and heard of a neighbor's many healings and experiences.
I did not take up the study of Christian Science for physical healing, although in great need thereof.
I am very grateful for Christian Science and for its gracious, gentle influence in my life.
For some time I have desired to send my testimony of gratitude for all that Christian Science had done for me and mine in the past seven years.
More than twenty-one years ago, after several months of illness, I was greatly helped by reading "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, in connection with the Bible; and although my healing was slow, it was in proportion to my understanding of Truth.
What a blessed privilege it is to live in this age and to be permitted to enjoy the benefits derived from the study and application of Christian Science! For more than eight years this privilege has been mine, and it is with heartfelt gratitude I give my testimony, holing it may help someone who is searching for the truth that makes free.
The understanding of the truth brought to us by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, is indeed a wonderful blessing.
I became interested in Christian Science about eighteen years ago while living in the far north country.
I am very grateful for all that Christian Science has done for me, for through its teachings we have had many healings in our home.
They
must have felt, who saw him first in Nazareth,The power of Life that waits to triumph over death.
