The
writings of Mary Baker Eddy make it clear that progressive understanding and demonstration of Christian Science cannot be attained without a right recognition of the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science and of her relation to the Cause which she established.
IN
his great Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the solution of the problem of supply when, after admonishing his listeners to take no thought what they should eat or wherewithal they should be clothed, he said, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
THERE
are many today who, having graduated from school or having completed a certain course of study, are confronted with discouraging arguments that there are no places of employment for them to fill.
Earth
has donned her somber robes, weeping the hours away;Day is bedraggled, deluged, drear; storm—clouds and winds hold sway;Mountains befogged 'neath misty veil; in valleys the waving grainAnd beauty that walks in garden plots, lie trampled and drenched with rain.
In two institutions—the United States Army Disciplinary Barracks at Governors Island, and the House of Detention for Women—attendance at our services has been increasing, while at Brooklyn City Prison the peak is again being approached which has not been reached for a long time.
The
Christian Scientist is on guard against accepting material sense impressions, well knowing this would prevent the discernment of spiritual individuality.
It has been my privilege for many years to enjoy some knowledge of the comfort and blessings brought to light through the study of Christian Science, as revealed in this age by our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
Doris A. Chisholm
with contributions from Sadie W. Warner
From early childhood I wondered if I should ever find a practical and demonstrable religion, for I was not able to accept the orthodox teaching of a stern God of love and hate.
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