A new
member of a mountaineering club was included in a party organized for the ascent of a lofty, glacier-clad mountain, where skill and care were essential elements of safety and enjoyment.
In
the Gospels is the story of Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, who came to Jesus asking him to come to his home and heal his daughter, for, as it is related, "he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying.
Today,
when so many long-cherished theories are being exploded, and men and nations seem to be moving in an unstable world of conflicting beliefs, Christian Science comes with certainty and strength to comfort and support us.
Possibly
each individual has some one ability in which he thinks he excels; perhaps he rather prides himself that he does some particular thing just a little better than any of his neighbors.
O let
the music of my daysBe tuned to loving!Let not the tinkling cymbalOf self-conscious virtue, subtly moving,Mix with true chords of service and of praise.
Meinrad Schnewlin, Committee on Publication for German-speaking Switzerland,
An article in a recent issue states that much of Christian Science is unsound and not clear, and that the greatest power in this world, the power of sin, is not taken seriously.
William Carson Blackburn, Committee on Publication for the State of North Carolina,
The statement by a clergyman, as quoted in a recent issue under the caption "Irreligion," that "Christian Science is neither Christian nor Science," only serves to illustrate that the gentleman is not sufficiently informed to discuss such an important subject intelligently.
Miss Lily Florence Brown, Committee on Publication for Worcestershire, England,
In a recent letter I endeavored to make it clear that Christian Scientists, relying on the ministrations of Christian Science for healing, are not allowed to "suffer," as the writer of the article on "Spiritual Healing" suggests.
I am especially grateful to Mary Baker Eddy for her untiring efforts in giving to the world "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," which, when studied faithfully and prayerfully, meets all human needs.
Twenty-six years ago Christian Science came into my life, and it is my desire to share with others some of the many blessings that have come to me and mine through its application, sometimes through our own understanding, and sometimes through that of a practitioner.
When I hear read from the desk, at church, the words, "Those wishing to share their periodicals may leave them in the coatroom," I feel very happy and grateful; for I secured my first glimpse of Christian Science through a Christian Science Sentinel which someone shared with me.
I wish at this time to express my deep and profound gratitude to Christian Science for the many blessings that have come to me through its application.
The
Christ is giving now the invitationTo sacramental feast for all prepared,The bread of Truth, Love's wine of inspiration,In silent prayer so lovingly is shared.
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