January 11, 1936
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Probably
one of the most noticeable changes which take place in the lives of those who have gained an understanding of Christian Science is the way in which they employ their time.
As
we approach the semiannual communion service in the Christian Science branch churches, we may well consider the deep meaning of sacrament, and be grateful for that higher understanding of Truth which is received through the study of Christian Science, and which enables us to drop the material symbols so long associated with this observance.
HOW
much better the world will be when all men measure achievement in terms of service rather than in terms of material gain! What wells of inspiration and joy are discovered by the individual who turns his thought toward ways and means of unselfishly doing for his fellow men as he would have them do for him! And the joy of serving those one loves may be even surpassed by serving those who seem to be one's enemies.
To
be worthy of companionship one must be companionable; that is, as a dictionary expresses it, "fitted to be a companion.
The
following admonition from "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany".
We can assure a certain doctor that time is not being wasted by Christian Scientists, as he is reported to have asserted in your issue of March 23, 1935.
Let me assure your correspondent that Christian Scientists believe in the Bible; and not only do they believe, but they demonstrate the truths contained therein.
The editorial entitled "Mind Cure" in your issue of March 29, 1935, is very interesting and timely, in that it calls the attention of your readers to the great influence thought has upon the body—a subject to which many people have given all too little attention.
The statement by your correspondent that "Christian Science is not Christian, and not a science, but a fanciful woman's brain dream," and, "The Christian Science sect has not its origin from Christ but from the adversary of Christ," is not consistent with the experiences of those healed of sin and sickness through its teachings.
The continued friendliness of editors toward Christian Science is evidenced in the willingness of seventy-six newspapers in our state to print the Lesson-Sermon excerpts.
The
type of house commonly in use in Palestine in the time of Jesus was a one-story structure, with a flat roof which was often reached by stairs or steps on the outside of the house.
Humanity's
insistent search for knowledge is largely directed to the analysis of material phenomena.
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Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
When first I heard of Christian Science there was utter lack of comprehension and slight disdain.
In the year 1900, while traveling, my wife met a lady who had been healed of consumption through the study of Christian Science.
It is a great thing to be able to testify that Christian Science takes away the sting from death.
I became a student of Christian Science after witnessing a wonderful healing of my wife, who had been given up by physicians.
I have had so many proofs of God's loving care that I wish to express my gratitude for Christian Science.
Some years ago, when I had a little schoolboy son, he came home one noon and said he did not want to eat anything.
It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I testify to the healing power of Truth, as taught in Christian Science.
Since about the age of twelve I had not been well, and had had many examinations, but no cause could be found for my ill-health.
My first contact with Christian Science was over twenty years ago.
