February 27, 1932
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The
nations of the world wrestle eagerly yet in singular misgiving with the thought of laying down their arms.
Christian Science
has come to human consciousness to reveal the perfectibility of man.
The
air to-day is full of political discussion about kingdoms and republics, constitutions and governments, rulers and dictators.
The
first sentence in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, reads.
Patience
has been called a virtue, but the alert Christian Scientist discriminates in his interpretation of the term, repudiating the sense of patience as leniency toward error in any form.
To
the receptive, childlike thought the love of God and His Christ is as real as is an expression of human affection.
It
sometimes happens that when we are told of a mistake we have made, or seem likely to make, we have an exceedingly uncomfortable feeling.
These
words, grown dear, oft read with thanks profound,Gleam bright with hope for weary men, earth-bound.
In your issue of January 20, a lecture of a reverend gentleman is reported in such a way as to indicate that the speaker had said that the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, on the subject of malicious animal magnetism are so closely allied to witchcraft as to give evidence that witchcraft may again be believed.
In a column in your issue of July 27 the view is expressed that it is unwise to consult healers who have not made a study of the human body and its functions.
I have read with interest the review of two biographies of Mary Baker Eddy, by Miss Sibyl Wilbur and Lyman P.
If the correspondent who signs himself "Interested," and who claims to have read our literature "to some extent," will only extend his reading so far as to embrace the chapter entitled "Christian Science versus Spiritualism" in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, he will find all his questions answered, and be fully convinced that the belief that Christian Science has anything in common with spiritualism is based on a misunderstanding of the teachings of Christian Science.
The
rich men threw in their coins that dayWith scarce a thought, and went their way;But the widow paused, methinks, to prayAs she cast in all her living.
In
the early history of Christian Science, almost everybody who became interested in this subject had regarded both God and man as like a human person.
In
a world where suffering sometimes appears to be much in evidence the questions are often asked, Can it be God's will that men should have to endure the pangs of disease or the ravages of sin?
When
an applicant for membership in The Mother Church sends his application to the Clerk for presentation to the Board of Directors, who, according to the Church Manual, elect eligible candidates to membership twice annually,—in May or June and in November.
Article
As this Sentinel goes to press, The Christian Science Board of Directors is sending to the branch churches a letter in relation to the building of the new Publishing House.
Article
Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
In 1925 one of my brothers, who had been greatly helped by Christian Science, spoke to me of this teaching, which immediately appeared to me as being very logical.
In 1912 Christian Science was presented to me by a friend who had been healed of many physical ailments.
I have been studying Christian Science about sixteen years.
In March, 1929, I first learned what Christian Science really is.
For over five years I have been a regular reader of The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel, and for over four years have studied "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
It was over twenty-five years ago that I first heard of Christian Science.
This testimony is sent with a deep sense of gratitude for Christian Science, which was introduced to me at a time of great physical need.
To recount the blessings I have had since a small pamphlet on Christian Science fell into my hands would fill a book.
