September 20, 1930
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The
recorded experiences of Paul, that intrepid soldier of Christ, are vibrant with interest to the thoughtful student of Christian Science, and contain for him many illuminating lessons.
"And
the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?
How
many weary women toiling at their tasks have said with a sigh of self-pity, "Well, I suppose I must be a Martha!" And their self-depreciation is increased when they glance at an apparently idle sister whom they consider as the type of a "Mary.
Possibly
no metaphor has been more beautifully and effectively used by spiritually-minded teachers in all ages than that of water.
Two
dictionary definitions of the word "enlist" are, "To enter voluntarily the military or naval service;" and "to engage heartily in something.
It
is almost overwhelming when one begins to ponder the healing that has come to the world through Christian Science in regard to human relationships.
There
is a ring of beauty round the earth,The happy thoughts held for another's good.
In your issue of April 11 a communication made erroneous references and inferences regarding Christian Science, and assumed mistakenly that Christian Science is like a particular philosophy.
In the Citizen of September 4, and again in that of the 18th, an article appears from the pen of a clergyman.
In your issue of April 3 appears a letter in which the writer feels it to be his duty to warn your readers against Christian Science, stating among other things that it deviates from the Scriptures and is contrary to Christian religion.
In a sermon printed in your issue of May 31, the clergyman made some references to Christian Science which require correction.
All
four of the Gospels and one of Paul's epistles record that Jesus spoke of his blood.
Human
existence sometimes seems largely to consist of a struggle between the forces of good and the supposititious forces of evil.
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When sending a change of address, the following points should always be included in the request:
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To insure that complete lecture notices be printed in the Sentinel, detailed information should reach the Editorial Department regarding 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.
I was nothing but a physical wreck when I had the privilege of learning of Christian Science.
During the years we have been studying Christian Science we have had many beautiful healings in our family, of sickness, sorrow, and accident, and have learned that it is God that "healeth all thy diseases.
People who know nothing of Christian Science sometimes ask, "If I have no faith in Christian Science, how can it heal me?
I first heard of Christian Science in the year 1925.
As I contemplate my experiences since beginning the study of Christian Science, several healings seem equally important to me, but the one which follows continues to be a help to me in separating the false from the true.
It is with a sincere sense of gratitude for my healing in Christian Science, and in particular for a beautiful healing of cancer, that I take this opportunity to give my testimony to the healing power of Truth, as revealed by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
When Christian Science was first presented to me, it made me very angry.
I wish to acknowledge some of the many benefits I have received from my study and application of Christian Science.
May
Love divine thy close companion be,And guide thy footsteps all along life's way,And may Love give to thee that wondrous peaceThe world can neither give nor take away.
[Archbishop Julius, as quoted in the Taranaki Herald, New Plymouth, New Zealand]
