Ofttimes
the student of Christian Science is confronted with a problem which calls for immediate action—a decision which demands right thinking, since much of the student's progress and welfare depends upon the course that is adopted and once adopted faithfully followed.
It
is probably true that in no other time in their experience has there been a more urgent need than there is today for students of Christian Science to apply the truth they know to surrounding conditions.
Who
among sincere students of Christian Science has not felt the need for more quiet waiting upon God for guidance in the midst of the manifold duties and perplexities of human experience?
A FEW
generations ago the cry, "Go west, young man, and grow up with the country," had great power to move men out of the old ruts and impel them to seek fortune and happiness in newer lands.
B. Howard Grigsby, Committee on Publication for Ceylon,
The letter by "Questioner" in your issue of the 10th instant is interesting, as it shows clearly the growing esteem in which Christian Science is held by many who are not actual members of this denomination, but who are ready to approach the subject without prejudice, and have found spiritual enlightenment in the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.
Israel Pickens, Committee on Publication for the State of Alabama,
My attention has been called to a statement contained in a sermon in your paper that, if left uncorrected, would tend to mislead your readers as to the teachings of Christian Science on the subject of the resurrection.
Frederick H. Astley Woodward, Committee on Publication for Devonshire, England,
My attention has been drawn to a paragraph in your issue of the 13th, with the heading "Fussing about Health," in which occur the following words: "Homeopathy, Christian Science, and osteopathy have each the advantage of appealing to man's appetite for magic.
Christian Scientists are little given to hero worship, but they are grateful for the many inspiring examples of true heroism recorded in both religious and secular historyWho among them has not been inspired with greater courage to stand for Principle under difficult circumstances by reading the account of Daniel's refusal to submit to the decree of King Darius, even though that refusal brought him to the lions' den?
Teachers in Christian Science Sunday Schools have a great need to know about the Bible, to know its history, to know the Bible stories which will illustrate lessons for their pupils, for oftentimes one remembers better a lesson that is taught by illustration.
With profound gratitude and the desire to strengthen the reader's faith I should like to testify to the following benefits which Christian Science has brought to me.
My attendance at a Christian Science lecture, contrary to my desires but to humor a friend, was the means of proving to me that "man's extremity is God's opportunity.
Kedesh
in Galilee! How sweet the nameTo him who fled along those bygone waysBefore the avenger's hand, nor stayed his pace,Nor slacked his breathless speed until he cameAnd thundered at the gate and told his cause.
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