Concerning
the Old Testament, Paul writes, "Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
An
incident taken from the history of the Christian church in the second century, which seems remarkably applicable as an example at the present moment in the history of Christian Science, may serve to remind Christian Scientists of the evanescent nature of error in its attacks upon Truth, and show that the wise course may be to wait patiently until error brings about its own destruction.
In
the fourth chapter of John's Gospel it is related that Jesus answered the disciples' reminder, "Master, eat," with the following significant words: "I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
An
ever increasing faith, unhampered by doubts or fears, accomplishes much in the attainment of that state of harmony toward which all mankind is striving.
J. Latimer Davis, Committee on Publication for the State of Iowa,
An editorial captioned "The Brain Rules," printed in the Times on October 1, afforded your readers much helpfulness in that it discouraged the contemplation of disease and discord.
The
desert plain seemed arid, void of life;No flower or fruit was seen, no beast or bird;Within its scorching waste, nor man, nor maid,No sound of rippling waters to be heard.
The
sanatorium of the Christian Science Benevolent Association for Pacific Coast, which is now being built in San Francisco, will open about the middle of May.
Which
of the chosen disciples of Christ Jesus was most receptive to his teachings is a debatable question; but there is no doubt that the beloved John was one of the few who were nearest in thought to the great Teacher.
As Christian Scientists, demonstrators of a demonstrable religion, we cannot afford to fail regarding the task immediately before us, or to quail before it.
Having experienced many blessings during the past ten years from Christian Science, I feel that I should like to express my gratitude in one of the periodicals, for I have been helped and encouraged many times by reading the testimonies of others.
Over twenty years ago I became interested in Christian Science, and ever since have been a student of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
Twenty-eight years ago I became interested in Christian Science because of the healing of my sister of a lifelong ailment, simply by reading for the first time "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
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