In
pondering the universal need of love, one devoutly recalls that memorable morning when, by the shore of the Tiberian sea, Jesus "shewed himself again to the disciples.
It
is interesting to note that in his desire to ascertain the views of those surrounding him regarding John, and in elucidating the Baptist's mission, Jesus, as was oftentimes his wont when any subject was under discussion, addressed pertinent questions to his hearers.
The
close study of the Lord's Prayer, with its spiritual interpretation given by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, on pages 16 and 17 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," leads to the true understanding of the law, as given by Moses.
The
student of Christian Science gives careful consideration to the exact metaphysical modus of scientific demonstration and to the part the individual plays therein.
In
the beginning God made all things good,And all the universe was filled with light,The light of Love, forever infinite!And what was man in this great universe,The man that God is mindful of?
Albert E. Lombard, Committee on Publication for Southern California,
May I reply to recent inferences, in "To-day" implying that healing by spiritual means will not "cure you if there is anything really the matter with you" and that spiritual healing "won't cure a broken leg, an aching tooth, or a cancer.
Orwell Bradley Towne, Committee on Publication for the State of New York,
The article entitled "From the Chinese Bible," which appeared in the New York Sun on May 28 in a communication from Shang-Ti, contains a reference to Christian Science which is confusing.
Albert J. Windle, Committee on Publication for Nottinghamshire,
I am prompted to ask, after reading the report in the Guardian of a clergyman's address at the anniversary of the General Hospital, Why should it be thought an incredible thing that God should heal the sick by spiritual means?
Theodore Burkhart, Committee on Publication for the State of Oregon,
In the Guard's announcement last week of an adult school of religious education to be conducted by the pastor of the Unitarian church, a number of the topics to be discussed were mentioned, among them "some recent intrusions from the Orient such as theosophy, Christian Science, Bahaiism, Neo-Catholicism, etc.
Philip H. Simpson, Committee on Publication for Cape Province, South Africa,
The article appearing in the columns of your journal of October 11, on the subject of Christian Scientists' seeking the sacrament and other rites of the Anglican church, and the remarks of the Dean of Johannesburg thereto anent, does require explanation, which you have so kindly invited.
Ralph B. Textor, Committee on Publication for the State of Ohio,
The misrepresentations of Christian Science by one of the girl evangelists in Hamilton, as reported recently in the Hamilton Daily News, cannot be allowed to go uncorrected.
No one, surely, can be in doubt as to the meaning of Christ Jesus' words recorded in John's Gospel, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
draws a clear line of distinction between unselfed love, as the reflection of divine Love, replete with healing power, and the merely human unselfishness which holds itself at the beck and call of individuals, some of whom may be unreasonably exacting.
Testimonies of healings brought about at authorized lecturers 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.
It is with a heart overflowing with gratitude to God and to our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, that I testify to the healing power of Christian Science.
Before I took up Christian Science, I could not understand why my loved ones seemed obliged to endure so much suffering, but I clung to the thought that somewhere, some way, and sometime, everything would be all right with God.
About eight years ago I began to study the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, with an earnest longing to understand it.
Ethel M. Janes
with contributions from William Arthur Janes
Christian Science was first presented to me when I was in a state of chronic ill health owing to dyspepsia; but I was not ready for it then, and struggled on for a long time trying doctors, remedies, and dieting.
We read in Isaiah, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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