To
remember and observe the Sabbath day in an orderly and truly profitable manner, in spite of the urge to do many worldly things, calls for thoughtful reasoning and consistent decision.
In
the first epistle of John we read these inspiring words: "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.
What
Christian Scientist visiting Boston is not thrilled as his eyes rest upon the new Publishing House, bearing aloft the stirring inscription, "The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it," like a crier to the world, challenging adversity, proclaiming the triumph of good and the downfall of evil!
O earth-bound
heart, though sorrows surge around thee,And hateful dreams of evil hide the light;The outstretched arms of mighty Love surround thee,Truth's dawning ends the darkest hours of night.
In your report of the New Hampshire Methodist Conference, the bishop is credited with the statement that "the presence of evil and suffering" is ignored by Christian Science.
Student
of Christian Science early learn that faithful and regular study of the Lesson-Sermons in the Christian Science Quarterly is an effectual aid in obtaining a working knowledge of the truth.
Our readers will be interested to know that when the application of the President's National Industrial Recovery Act was considered in relation to the hours of employment in The Mother Church administrative offices, it was found possible to adopt a five-day week, and this was put into effect August first.
It is with deep gratitude and joy that I submit this testimony, because for a period of eleven years I have been receiving the wonderful blessings that come from faithfully applying the truths found in the Bible and spiritually interpreted in the Christian Science textbook and the other writings of our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
Christiane R. Pantet
with contributions from Roger Pantet
I was twelve years old when I heard Christian Science mentioned in our home by my father, who interested himself in every system of thought and in all kinds of religions.
Over ten years ago the thought came to me very clearly that if I could only get to Boston, Massachusetts, I could be healed; but little did I know the good that God had in store for me.
I am intensely grateful for the teachings of Christian Science, which have indeed fulfilled in my experience the promise of our Master, Christ Jesus, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Weary,
disheartened, I turned from life's woes,Seeking relief from my care;Silently, humbly, with famishing heartEntered the closet of prayer;Bowed in the closet of prayer.