November 12, 1938
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Most
parents long to give their children the best of educational advantages so that they may be equipped to face the problems of life and obtain some measure of happiness and prosperity.
"Take
care of yourself!" There are few, perhaps, who have not given or received this kindly, well-meant advice—advice, however, which almost invariably suggests thoughts of fear concerning one's physical condition or safety.
The
persistent claim of material belief is that there are two forces operating in human experience, namely, good and evil.
Through
the unfoldment gained by studying and applying Christian Science, we find the beautiful stories in the Bible presenting manifold lessons.
Perhaps
some of you who have traveled by air have found that on a cloudy day one can fly above the clouds in a clear, sunny atmosphere by rising to a higher altitude.
From Letters, Substantially as Published
The question asked by a writer in your "Letters from Readers" column recently, prompted by his having read the lecture on Christian Science which you so generously published, deserves an answer.
In the Cape Times recently, in your series "What I believe," a contributor states his opinion on the subject of healing in these words: "I believe that the most advanced medical and psychological knowledge of our time can do more to heal physical and mental suffering than can Christian Science or faith.
In a recent issue, under the healing "Challenge to Vicar," Christian Scientists are referred to "as teaching queer fables which make things difficult for Christians.
There can be no doubt as to the earnest, sincere traveler ultimately finding and definitely knowing the right way to salvation, for that godly man of old, Isaiah, tells us, "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Generally
speaking, men have wrestled ineffectually with discordant effects, mental, moral, and physical, for the reason that they have not been able to discover and eradicate their so-called causes.
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Announcement is made of the translation into Spanish of the pamphlet "Three Essentials.
Christian Science was brought to me at a time of great need.
Christian Science came into my life over five years ago, when I was suffering from what is known as a nervous breakdown.
In reviewing the results of the study and application of Christian Science in my life, I recall with profound gratitude three outstanding healings.
I wish to testify to the healing power of Truth as revealed in Christian Science.
Some years ago, while gathering blackberries in a thicket in the country, I was bitten by a copperhead.
Christian Science was presented to me over five years ago by one who has since become a dear friend.
In the Manual of The Mother Church.
I had my first healing in Christian Science fifteen years ago.
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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.
