To
the beginner in the study of Christian Science many words appear to take on new meanings; and one comes to realize that any specific word used in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, is remarkably well placed, and gives the required significance as probably no other word could.
Forgiveness!
A wonderful and beautiful word when analyzed in the illuminating rays of divine intelligence! And what a vital place it should have in the life of the Christian Scientist! What does it mean to forgive?
In
the book of Isaiah God's promise reads: "As the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: so shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
The
First Commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," states briefly but completely the law governing the demonstration of supply in Christian Science.
Miss Edith L. Thomson, Committee on Publication for Queensland, Australia,
In the Courier recently under the subject of "The Blessings of Pain," a reverend gentleman, who based his remarks on this theme, is reported as saying, "Pain is a fact of which the physical senses are conscious.
Ralph W. Still, Committee on Publication for the State of Texas,
In a recent issue of your paper appeared an article, credited to "Time," in which were narrated some experiences of certain rival evangelists, in London.
During the past twelve months period two hundred and ninety-seven Christian Science lectures were delivered in the state by members of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church.
That
the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science displayed great wisdom in providing for the needs of those who should accept her teachings as the way to salvation, there is ample proof.
Having
repudiated the accusation of the Pharisees who declared that he healed through Beelzebub, the chief of the devils, Jesus added, "But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.
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.
Gratitude for blessings received through the knowledge of Christian Science during the last sixteen years, and for the help and encouragement derived from the testimonies of other beneficiaries, as reported in the Journal and Sentinel, has made me wish to tell the following in connection with my first experience with Christian Science.
About fourteen years ago I was rather annoyed at my dear mother's desire for me to learn something of Christian Science because I was crippled and bowed together like the woman in the Bible, and could in no wise lift myself up.
No experience should be counted too severe if it brings us nearer to God; and each trial makes us wiser, a little stronger, and gives us a firmer grasp on Truth.
I became interested in Christian Science through reading the literature placed by a loving little Christian Science Society in a small railroad station where I was required to wait from one to three hours for a freight train each month, as I am a traveling man.
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