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 <a class="tome-reference"
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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!
Orwell Bradley Towne, Committee on Publication for the State of New York,
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.
Miss Daisy Woodward, Committee on Publication for Lancashire, England,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mary H. Mercer
with contributions from Jas. M. Mercer
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.
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