THE
student of Christian Science is impressed with the importance of going forward, his gaze fixed on the goal of perfection; he learns the necessity of going upward, maintaining the resurrection or spiritualization of his thinking in daily living.
"OH
that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" This appeal to awaken men to a greater appreciation of God's innumerable promises of good for His children is needed today as much as it was centuries ago.
In
the Bible one frequently comes across expressions such as "his right hand," or "on his right hand," as well as "on the right side," and one very soon perceives that this "right" often involves spiritual protection, strength, security, and other advantages.
To
the young person who is choosing his life's vocation, or who has just received his "sheepskin" at the close of a college course, the responsibility of finding his right place in the world's work may appear something of a problem.
Christians
should ripen with the passing years,Mellow and soften, sweet and tender grow,As orchard fruitage mellows on the bough,When autumn breezes laden branches blow.
Robert C. Humphrey, Committee on Publication for the State of Georgia,
The frank and generous credit given to Christian Science, as being a "healing force of great value," as expressed by a bishop, in the course of his open forum discussion at the meeting of the Georgia Pastor's School at Wesleyan College — reference to which was made in the Evening News — is cause for an expression of sincere appreciation on behalf of Christian Scientists.
Miss Alice E. Rose, Committee on Publication for Sussex, England,
I noticed in the address recently given in the Congregational church, Worthing, that the clergyman spoke of Christian Science as one of the movements which thrive on only one aspect of the gospel.
O angel messengers that bless,And gently tarry to caress,Stay sweetly long;Stay closely, lest this heart of mineShould so forget as to repineFor want of song.
When
one first feels the healing touch of the Christ, Truth, and has the unreality of disease proved to him by means of Christian Science, he is naturally grateful.
The Clerk of The Mother Church is now preparing for action by The Christian Science Board of Directors the applications for membership in The Mother Church which have been sent him for the semiannual admission in November.
Christian Science came to me when I was faced with suffering, sorrow, lack, and separation, at a time when a little son had been given up to die of a so-called incurable disease; and through its teachings I have obtained joy and peace.
Before coming into a practical understanding of Christian Science I seemed to be looking in vain for happiness, which I believed was entirely dependent upon persons, circumstances, and conditions over which I had no control.
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