The
argument has presented itself to not a few Christian Scientists that the marts of commerce and trade, or the activity generally referred to as business, do not offer a satisfactory field of endeavor from the standpoint of practically applying Christian Science.
The
multitude, slow to grasp spiritual truth, failed to understand fully the parable of the good Shepherd; and the tenderly compassionate Christ Jesus endeavored to explain its meaning in further detail.
A Student
of Christian Science, musing over the many blessings which had come to him, was struck by the thought that he no longer had any idle or wasted moments.
Thomas C. Hollingshead, Committee on Publication for the State of Idaho,
The item that appeared a few days ago in your column which is headed "The Sawdust Trail," with reference to "Divine Healing," does not mention Christian Science; but in order that your readers may not retain a wrong impression from what you said, I am asking the privilege of your columns for the following.
It
was the dawn, silent, and cold, and still,Its stillness broken only by the soundOf little rustling movements in the trees,Where tiny birds awakening, stirred, and calledTheir sleepy mates, with softest twitterings.
When
Jesus, standing beside the tomb, called to Lazarus, "Come forth," he roused him from the mesmerism of death through his understanding of the law of eternal Life.
A little girl of eight, who from babyhood has been a pupil in The Mother Church Sunday School, spoke about the small allowances she and her elder brother received from their parents, and said: "Of course we cannot be fooling around now with buying candy and such things.
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.
In order to express my gratitude for Christian Science, I wish to tell of a few of the many benefits received through the study and application of its teachings.
A first
faint beam of morn,A thread of gold,And dimming shadows clear awayTo let the light unfoldA winding trail,Where countless steps still climbTo praise the risen Lord,With love and faith sublime.
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