November 14, 1936
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When
Jesus commanded his disciples, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature," he did not speak of this world as composed of so many different states and political divisions.
A Child
was once asked if he would be afraid to be alone in a forest at night.
How
reassuring a quality is calm! In the midst of the rush and friction of modern living we appreciate the stability and strength which accompany this state of thought, even though we may not recognize its source.
"Never
give the children stale bread," is a remark once made by an experienced worker when speaking of the instruction to be given in a Christian Science Sunday School.
The Gospel of Mark records that John, seeing someone casting out devils in Christ Jesus' name, forbade him to do so, because "he followeth not us.
Dagen of April 20 contains a critical appraisal of the Oxford group movement, in which a statement by an American professor on the subject is quoted.
In
his first epistle John makes one of the most profound statements of spiritual truth ever uttered.
When
Paul wrote in his epistle to the Ephesians, "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another," he probably meant just what he said; for in his letter to the Colossians he wrote, "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds.
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"They that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
A written acknowledgment of blessings that I have received through Christian Science is long overdue, for throughout a period of years it has brought a healing and purifying influence into my life.
My study of Christian Science and the work of a faithful practitioner have brought me much good over a period of ten years, for which I am grateful.
From early childhood I could never accept the idea of a corporeal God whom my parents asked me to worship, so as I grew up I thought I was an atheist and lived up to what was then my highest sense of right.
I give this testimony with a desire to pay a tithe on the debt I owe to Love for the blessings that Christian Science has brought into my life.
In 1924 I was very ill, and although I got better I was left very deaf and weak.
In April, 1934, I went to a dentist for work on an ulcerated front tooth.
For the manifold blessings which have come to me through Christian Science, I should like to express my gratitude, at least in some measure.
It is with joy and gratitude that I take my place among others who are praising God for benefits received.
