Among
acts of governmental procedure, perhaps none seems more impressive or more inspired than the Emancipation Proclamation which Abraham Lincoln issued to his country.
During
the past few years, as is well known, many people who formerly had been depending solely upon an income from investments have been distressed by the failure of payment of interest or the passing of dividends, even on the part of firms which had been considered most reliable.
In
considering the question of church finances, one gains much inspiration and help through studying the account of the feeding of the multitude by Christ Jesus, as related in the sixth chapter of Mark.
The
element of competition seems to enter a good deal into school and college life, and if, at that time, it can be seen in its right light it will present less of a problem when met with later in the business world.
From
God, my Father, comes the gift of songThat uplifts faith and triumphs over wrong;From God, my fortress strong—from Love divine—In every place this gift of song is mine!Encompassed round about on every sideWith songs of sure deliverance I'll bide;With everlasting joy upon my headMy heart shall sing, with daily wisdom fed.
Mrs. Dorothy Hoskyn, former Committee on Publication for the South Island of New Zealand,
If Christian Science was what the writer who signs himself "Common Sense" thinks it to be, he would be entirely justified in writing as he does, but mothers who are Christian Scientists know that "stereotyped borrowed speeches, and the doling of arguments," are "but so many parodies on legitimate Christian Science, aflame with divine Love," as Mrs.
How
can one fasten shadows here and there,Or think some idle fancy glimpsed at nightMay be a part of substance, real and fair,When not a trace is found in morning light?
Recently it was found that people who are traveling, and who have children eligible for attendance in Christian Science Sunday Schools, do not always know the hour when these Sunday schools convene; so The Mother Church has decided to include in its card in The Christian Science Journal the hour when its Sunday school convenes, 10.
Correspondents with The Christian Science Board of Directors and with the Clerk and Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices, are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly.
My mother, who had been severely burned, was healed through the application of Christian Science when I was very young; and I have always remembered it as a definite proof that Christian Science does heal regardless of what the medical profession may claim.
Marietta K. Horniman
with contributions from Fanny J. Bell
My mother became interested in Christian Science when I was a very little girl, so that from that time it was my privilege to attend the Christian Science Sunday School.
I wish to express my gratitude for Christian Science, and for all that it has done for me, and for the fact that my mother was led to attend the Christian Science church while I was still a little girl, thus enabling me to have about nine years in the Christian Science Sunday School.
This testimony is offered in grateful recognition of the manifold blessings and healings that have come to us through the tender ministrations of Christian Science.
Pray
, frightened one, be calm, and know your fearFor that frail thing it is, and see it flee,As clouds before the sunshine disappear,To leave your heart at rest, from bondage free.
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