July 9, 1932
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The
question has been asked, Is it possible for any one of us, in these modern days, so to live that we may walk and talk with God?
Although
fear and pessimism may argue to the contrary, as Christian Scientists we are persuaded that the action of The Christian Science Board of Directors in undertaking to build a new Publishing House at this time is both wise and timely; and we are grateful for the courage and alertness that prompted this call to justify our faith in God as the source of supply.
In
several instances in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, points to the detrimental side of conservatism.
When
the heart is lifted in praise to God after some demonstration of the truth as revealed by Christian Science, spiritual vision is acute, and objects of true creation which before were unseen may become visible to spiritual sense.
God's
plan for each one of us is one of orderly unfoldment government by the ever operative law of progress.
The
world needs more Jonathans, with their faithful affection and brotherly love.
One
who is privileged to serve in the capacity of substitute Sunday school teacher needs constantly to abide at the gate "Beautiful," a state of thought meaning, according to one authority, "opportune, ripe, fit.
In
an old fairy tale the story was told about the mother of the family going to town and leaving the children alone to keep house ! Always she told them never to open the door to any stranger while she was away, and always the children replied that they would keep the door tightly shut.
The gracious references to Christian Science in an article in your issue of December 4 are appreciated.
A correspondent in a letter in the Newcastle Journal of December 9 appears to be puzzled by the Christian Science teaching that evil is unreal.
In your issue of September 30, in the article "The Appropriation of Faith and Salvation," Christian Science was mentioned, concerning which the writer of the article says: "There is a grain of truth in these things.
A rose
unfolds its petals day by day,Its growth invisible to mortal eye;So opens out for us God's ordered way,Already settled, while we vainly tryTo plan our lives.
[From the Report of the Christian Science Committee for State Institutions and Agencies in New Jersey]
Even
by many who are known as non-Christians, the teachings of Christ Jesus are acknowledged as idealistic, if not inspired.
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Let the layman ask a building expert for the latest information about the new Publishing House and he may be told that all is going well, but that the processes are the same as those already described in these columns.
When sending a change of address, the following points should always be included in the request: New address; old address; name of each periodical subscribed for.
With an earnest desire that this may encourage someone who is also searching for comfort and relief, and in gratitude for all that Christian Science has done and is doing for me, I send this testimony.
With a desire to obey the injunction, "In all thy ways acknowledge him," I send my testimony of the power of God, through Christian Science, to heal, regenerate, and sustain.
Having received so many benefits from reading the testimonies given in the Christian Science periodicals I feel it my duty to share my experiences with others.
I want to express my gratitude for more than twenty years of study of Christian Science and for some growth in the understanding thereof.
Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Whenever I read the testimonies in the Journal and Sentinel I feel humble gratitude to God for what He is doing for His children.
It is with deepest gratitude that I give this testimony in behalf of the healing power of Christian Science.
Because my heart overflows with gratitude for Christian Science, I am taking this opportunity to tell what it has done for me.
In 1919, when I was serving on a British cruiser stationed in the Baltic, Christian Science was offered me by the commander of the ship.
