A student
of Christian Science awoke at earliest dawn to the happy realization that it was a restful, unhurried Sunday morning, with the music of welcome rain on roof and window.
The
student of Christian Science often asks wonderingly what is the source of the difficulties confronting him, or what is the cause of the apparent standstill in the solution of such difficulties.
Of
the many important phases of the teachings propounded by the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, to a world that is often dulleared, undoubtedly the one most reluctantly admitted by mankind is that relating to the unreality of matter and evil.
Nils A. T. Lerche, Committee on Publication for Norway,
In the Adresseavisen of recent date I find in the column under "The word free" an article with the heading, "What does Christian Science have for its object?
William K. Kitchen, Committee on Publication for the State of New Jersey,
Mary Baker Eddy in her various writings repeatedly declares that the Bible was her sole guide in leading to her discovery of the unchanging law of God, which, when spiritually understood and applied in accordance with the teachings of Christ Jesus, heals disease and reforms the sinner today as in his time.
Miss Kathleen O'Connor, Committee on Publication for Somersetshire, England,
An anonymous correspondent in your last issue expresses somewhat confused views on the subject of Christian Science, and on the age-long enigma as to the so-called origin of evil.
Great
is the light that is gently awakeningSlumberers many from earth's weary dream;Sweet is the voice of Truth's angel calling,"Come unto me," and thee will I redeem.
Probably
a large proportion of those who are Christian Scientists previously held some belief in God which, however, proved unsatisfying and inadequate in a time of great need.
Many Christian Scientists are taking advantage of the opportunity which has been afforded them during the past two years to visit the interior of the house at 12 Broad Street, Lynn, which was occupied by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, in the days when she was completing the first edition of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Many years ago, at a time of great anxiety and mental suffering, when all else had failed to bring relief, I turned to Christian Science as a last resort.
So many grateful individuals have given testimonies of healing gained through the study and application of Christian Science that I desire to add mine in acknowledgment of the priceless blessings I have experienced.
These words from one of our beloved hymns, "O Life that maketh all things new," seem to express most completely my experience as a Christian Scientist.
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