The
simplicity of the communion service in the Christian Science branch churches, free from ceremonial and material symbols, makes the service beautiful and appealing.
In
many ways daily living demands a constant choosing between good and evil, right and wrong, between the spiritual, uplifting influence and the material, downward tendency.
The
word "governance" is defined in a dictionary, in part, as the "manner or function of governing," and "function" as "the mode of action by which it fulfills its purpose.
Albert E. Lombard, Committee on Publication for Southern California,
The recognition of the marvelous cures that are accomplished through Christian Science, in a press dispatch in the Register of April 2, is appreciated; but I wish to state that Christian Science has no similarity to Couéism.
Lieut.-Col. Robert E. Key, District Manager of Committees on Publication for Great Britain and Ireland,
My attention has been called to a pamphlet, referred to in your issue of June 19, attacking Christian Science and its Discoverer and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
Who
stands in the dark with a cold wind blowing,And is conscious of light and the sun's bright glowing,Who smiles at the comfort his heart is knowing—That man may speak of faith.
The
Christian Scientist is assured that should a mortal find himself in the depths of misery or despair, or presented with a problem which baffles him, if he will but appeal to God understandingly, and in humility and sincerity, God will answer his prayer and deliver him.
Correspondents with The Christian Science Board of Directors and with the Clerk and Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices, are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly.
It is with a feeling of deep gratitude to God, to Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and to all those who have aided me in the struggle to overcome error that I relate the following healings which I have had.
"Glory be to God, and peace to the struggling hearts! Christ hath rolled away the stone from the door of human hope and faith, and through the revelation and demonstration of life in God, hath elevated them to possible at-onement with the spiritual idea of man and his divine Principle, Love.
John C. Neureuther
with contributions from Ida Neureuther
Having received many blessings, I shall endeavor to show my gratitude by adding my testimony to the healing power of Truth as taught in Christian Science by our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
The Tenets of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, for the use of branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, are printed on sheets containing space for adding the application forms for membership in branch organizations, or extracts from their by-laws.
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