The
student of Christian Science discovers that there is awakened in his consciousness a recognition of the fact that the creative, governing, directing Principle of man and the universe is constructive, intelligent, beneficent, supreme, and entirely good.
The
phrases "going forward," "making progress," "keeping to the right path," "going higher," and similar sayings, are often used by students of Christian Science.
The
strong light of Christian Science banishes the darkness of materialism and superficial theology, which had hidden from us the true and helpful meaning of Jesus' works and words.
A False
belief which has had a very harmful effect upon mankind is that one may become the helpless victim of adverse circumstances in spite of one's earnest efforts to succeed in life.
Nils A. T. Lerche, Committee on Publication for Norway,
In an article in a Bergen paper, Christian Science, together with various other movements, is designated as a "religious substitute" and as an enemy of the church and of "real old-fashioned Christianity.
Raymond N. Harley, Committee on Publication for Transvaal, South Africa,
In your issue of June 25, a certain clergyman again shows that he fails to understand the teachings of Christ Jesus in regard to the unreality of matter, sin, disease, and all evil.
Miss Ellen Graham, Committee on Publication for Lanarkshire, Scotland,
When your correspondent said that the message of the kingdom of heaven was to be proclaimed "to 'the lost sheep of the house of Israel'—and to them only," he surely forgot the Master's final command: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.
Lyman S. Abbott, Committee on Publication for the State of Michigan,
The letter from a local physician in the Detroit News undoubtedly refers to Christian Science, as press dispatches stated that funeral services for a certain public person were conducted by a Christian Scientist.
In gratitude to God, to Christ Jesus, the Way-shower, and to our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, for the blessings received through the application of the truth as revealed in Christian Science, I submit this testimony.
Christian Science came to my attention about twenty years ago in a mountain community in the western United States through the teacher of the little schoolhouse.
That environment does not govern man, that material surroundings have no power over his well-being—if he gratefully accepts his God-given heritage of mental freedom and earnestly holds to it—I have had conclusive proof.
It is twenty-five years since I first heard of Christian Science, and my deep gratitude for the many instances of healing I have had impels me to share my experiences, in the hope that they will help those struggling with false beliefs.
Speak
understandingly to other heartsIn language sweet with comfort and with peace,And bring to tired eyes a happy light,And to the burdened breast a quick release.
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.