August 10, 1929
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The
influence of Christian Science upon the religious thought of Christendom is beyond calculation.
There
is no phase of daily activity that needs greater watching, correcting, and purifying than conversation.
A boy
who had recently joined a Christian Science Sunday School was asked what he understood the meaning of meekness to be.
The
Bible records many incidents in the lives of the patriarchs which, when studied in the light that Christian Science throws upon them, hold valuable lessons for all; and among these the story of Jacob is notable.
Sometimes
it is asked why Christian Scientists do not use material remedies—drugs, tonics, or lotions—in the healing of disease.
In
Exodus we read of the escape of the Israelites from bondage to the Egyptians.
THE
fourth chapter of II Kings tells the story of an impoverished widow who appealed to the prophet Elisha to save her two sons from being sold as bondsmen.
The ridiculous Characterization of Christian Science carried in your April 25 report of an evangelist's remarks, requires correction.
An interesting article appears in your issue of April, entitled, "Is the Press Fair to Science?
The question used as a title for an article in a recent issue of the Jewish Times, "Can one be a Christian Scientist and a Jew at the same time?
In an account of a Rotary Club meeting which appeared in a recent issue of the Midland Republican, a physican described Christian Science as "an exponent of wills.
[From the Report of the Committee on Christian Science Activities at Folsom State Prison, Represa, California, and Preston School of Industry, lone, California]
Whoever
carefully studies Paul's marvelous letters to the Christian brotherhood is sure to be impressed with the extraordinary conviction which he had gained of the omnipresence of God, of divine protection available to mankind, and of immortality.
Supposing
one were traversing a dense wood at night, frightened at shadows, startled by perplexing sounds, fearful of snares, would it not be definitely encouraging and reassuring if a wise and calm companion were walking just ahead of one, all the way?
By
revealing the nature of real substance Christian Science has conferred a great blessing upon its students.
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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 inthe periodicals.
I have been helped so many times by articles in the Sentinel that I wish to give this testimony of the healing of our daughter as a slight expression of my gratitude.
With a greatful heart I wish to testify to a wonderful instantaneous healing I experienced through Christian Science.
I did not come into Science for healing, but when told of it I thought it the most beautiful truth.
"If ye continue in my word,.
I should like to express in a slight degree the gratitude I feel for what Christian Science is doing and has done for me in the past few years.
"I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up.
For several weeks I had been working very hard and for long hours, and one night was awakened by severe pain that from a material standpoint seemed very serious.
For over three years I tried material aid in order to regain my health, but to no avail.
In a time of great trouble I turned to Christian Science for consolation, and found a God who would help and heal and reveal what true loving means.
My first experience in Christian Science occurred in early childhood, when I was instantaneously healed of biliousness by reading a testimony in the Christian Science Sentinel.
Though I began studying Christian Science for the spiritual food it gave me, I soon experienced physical healings.
Fan
bright the spark of holy flameThat in the dark so gemlike gleams,Dispelling with its tiny beamsAll thoughts that bring the gloom of shame.
