In
studying the book of Exodus one finds it inspiring to observe the patience, steadfastness, and consecration to God exercised by Moses during his sojourn with the children of Israel.
In
the establishing of the Christian Science movement our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, realizing the dangers of personal opinion, was led to ordain the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" to be the only pastor of the Church of Christ, Scientist.
Many
who have no immediate need for the healing of grief caused by bereavement or other afflictive circumstances may be tempted to pass by the beatitude, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted," as not touching their experience.
"Oh
that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" This passage implies that men by their blindness, slothfulness, and ingratitude overlook an accessible remedy for their ills.
With
the first warm breath of spring the thought of youth turns toward the open air—the athletic field—toward the sports so generally participated in by young people.
Today
I know enough of GodTo walk in faith,My faltering steps to guide in upward path;Above earth's wearying mist and fear that hathThe vision dimmed, obscured the heavenly way—I walk in faith today.
William Wallace Porter, Committee on Publication for the State of New York,
The editorial, "The Redemption of the Body," in the October 15 issue of The Churchman states: "There is no question that Christian Science tends to value too highly purely physical health, and that there are many whose allegiance to it is based entirely on some cure that they believe it has effected for them.
Nowadays
one finds much space in the public press devoted to the subjects of demilitarization and remilitarization—disarmament and rearmament—but there is not much said about dematerialization.
I wish to express my deep gratitude to God "for his wonderful works to the children of men," and to recount some of the rich blessings I have enjoyed in Christian Science, so that all may share them.
I became interested in Christian Science in the summer of 1925 through my sister, and I am very grateful that I have been able to demonstrate this beautiful truth, as taught by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
O God
, may we so gentle beThat fearful ones, who in their needHave stretched out groping hands to Thee,May ne'er again so fearful be,Because Thy gentleness reflected, now they see.
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