September 14, 1935
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Is
there a Christian who has not read and reread those wonderful chapters in the Gospel of John containing the instructions given by Jesus, on the night of his crucifixion, to his disciples and to his followers in all time to come?
In
these days, as perhaps never before, there is a constant effort on the part of large numbers of human beings to find work.
In
all the affairs of life, sincerity is generally regarded as essential to the fruition of any undertaking, and this quality is no less indispensable if we are to gain the true knowledge of God and man.
"And
the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.
No
good hostess invites guests to dinner without making adequate preparation for their enjoyment.
"To
those leaning on the sustaining infinite, to-day is big with blessings.
Elizabeth
and her father and mother were talking of Christian Science together as they sat in front of the grate fire before Elizabeth went to bed.
In reply to your correspondent let me say I quite agree with him that now is the time to demonstrate the divine Principle by which the sick are healed, the sorrowing are comforted, and the sinning are reformed; and Christian Science is teaching thousands throughout the world today how to accomplish these works.
It was with interest that I read the Cavalier's column in your issue of February 3, particularly his statements to the effect that a supreme, infinite Being, or God, governs the universe through law, and not caprice, and that this universe is infinite and continues to unfold.
[Extracts from the report of Christian Science Committee for State Institutions and Agencies in New Jersey]
Be
of good comfort, wayfarer,Christ calleth thee out of the dark,Out of the throng that would press thee—He calleth thee, weary one, hark!
The
question of what an individual cherishes in his thoughts, his character, and his daily pursuits is a vital one, since it determines the degree of his progression or his retrogression.
Article
"Thou woundedst the head out of the house of the wicked, by discovering the foundation unto the neck".
It was through a Christian Science lecture sixteen years ago that I became interested in this Science.
Early in February, 1933, I fell, throwing my entire weight on my side and striking a narrow, hard object.
The study of Christian Science offers to all boundless opportunities for joyful participation in God's blessings.
My confidence in Christian Science was inspired through witnessing some healings in our village, so I too turned to this Science.
Nineteen years ago a healing took place in our family which marked for me the beginning of a more earnest study of Christian Science.
I wish to express my gratitude for Christian Science and for all the blessings which the study of this new-old religion has brought into my life for the past sixteen years.
I heard of Christian Science at a time in my life when there seemed to be no more hope of happiness for me in this world.
During the past seventeen years Christian Science has never failed me when honestly applied.
Over twenty years ago I went to South Africa as an invalid suffering from severe lung trouble.
With all my heart I am grateful to God, who, through Christ Jesus and our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, revealed a religion which solves every human problem.
Due to the aftereffects of typhoid fever at the age of four, I suffered intense pain and extreme nervousness for many years.
For years Christian Science has been the greatest blessing that has ever come into my life, and I have a sincere desire to tell something of its great healing power.
