Nearly
two thousand years ago there occurred near the city of Jerusalem what is regarded as the most wonderful event in human history, namely, the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
As
the student of Christian Science grows in understanding and demonstration of the truth, he realizes more and more its beauty and grandeur, its inestimable value in his present experience.
Hendrik Fennema, Committee on Publication for the Netherlands,
Some time ago an article appeared in this magazine, in which it was said of the Christian Science movement that "it has a very handy controlled press, fighting the doctors in every possible way.
Frank T. Norman, Committee on Publication for Dunbartonshire, Scotland,
In a recent issue of the Lennox Herald appeared a letter which contained references to Christian Science, and to its Discoverer and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
J. Palmer Snelling, Committee on Publication for the State of Georgia,
In a recent issue a contributor stated, "I have some appreciation of the courageous spirit of our Christian Scientists, who, like the Spartan boy, allow a fox to gnaw a hole into their vitals without moving a feature of the face.
The number of church notices, notices of radio programs, news reprints from The Christian Science Monitor, and miscellaneous items of interest pertaining to Christian Science carried by Texas newspaper totaled approximately fourteen thousand for the year—a great increase over preceding years.
The
prophet Isaiah, moved to indignation as he was at the shortcomings and disobedience of the people, did not lose his confidence in the coming of Christ's kingdom.
At
various times, and from several localities, information has been received concerning impostors who call upon Christian Scientists, or visit Reading Rooms, church services, and even Sunday schools, in an effort to obtain monetary or other contributions toward their maintenance.
Kathryn Lane Smith
with contributions from Helen Lane Smith
With a heart overflowing with love and gratitude to our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, I offer the following testimony.
In giving a testimony I think of the many healings I have witnessed and the healings I have myself experienced through some little knowledge of Christian Science; and I should be unspeakably grateful, even if I had not experienced the healing power of Christian Science, for the understanding which it gives of the Bible as a constructive, helpful guide in my everyday thoughts and actions.
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