July 29, 1939
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Familiar
to all Bible students is the parable of the talents, in which the faithful servant who made wise use of his talents wins from his master the words of commendation, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Those
who seek in Christian Science a solution of their business problems, or a reinvigoration of their activities as business men, turn again and again in their study to the words of Jesus, "Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
If
the doubt, distrust, and fear of the human mind could be immediately replaced with spiritual confidence, trust, and love, the difficulties of the world which seem so real and portentous today would fade into insignificance and disappear.
Michelangelo,
the Italian painter and sculptor, once visited the studio of Raphael during his absence.
Before
becoming acquainted with Christian Science, the writer was much helped by an anthem frequently sung in the church of which she was a member, containing the words adapted from the thirty-seventh Psalm, "O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, and He shall give thee thy heart's desires.
The
early prophets, who were animated by spiritual inspiration, were so because they listened for divine guidance.
A managing
director of a large industrial concern had a call one morning from two young men.
Here
in the inner silence deep,Where angel thoughts abound,I lose the earthly cares, and findThat peace is all around.
Addresses have been delivered before groups of non-Christian Scientists, under the auspices of Committees on Publication, as follows:
In a recent issue of your publication a correspondent, after stating that he is in agreement at many points with what he refers to as the "spiritual theology" of Christian Science, contends that he "can win the virtues of spirituality, perform the integrities of morality, incarnate the ideals of ethics, and manifest the attitudes of sociology, and still feel convinced of the reality of materiality.
"Fundamentalist," in a recent issue, repeats the criticism of "Orthodox" to which I referred in my previous letter.
Christian Science does not rely on any "thought-germ.
According to a report in the Orangeville Banner, a local minister recently preached a sermon in which he claims that the teachings of Christian Science are not in accord with the Bible.
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The Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy announce with regret the retirement of Mr.
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The Committees on Publication in five New England states and New York have done much relief work since the hurricane which swept through these states last September, and as this work has now been brought to a close, those who have made it possible through their generous contributions to the Relief Fund of The Mothe Church will rejoice to learn that much good was accomplished.
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Applications for admission to membership in The Mother Church may be sent to the Clerk at any time throughout the year.
With the Psalmist I can truly say, "He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock.
With gratitude for the opportunity, afforded by our periodicals, of publishing our songs of praise to the Giver of all good for His glorious gift of Christian Science, I offer this testimony.
One day in summer I was trying to uproot a seedling box elder.
I wish to express deep gratitude to divine Principle for Christ Jesus, our Way-shower; for the Discovere and Founder of Christian Science; and for all the good brought into my everyday experience since I began the study of the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by our revered and beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy.
The time has come for me to voice the joy that has long been mine through the study and application of Christian Science.
I should like to give thanks for my first healing in Christian Science.
From the study of Christian Science, I have gained a sense of protection which has been invaluable to me in the air, as the following will show.
Until Christian Science came into our home my mother was a semi-invalid and a great sufferer from asthma.
Greet
the day with gladness—Joyful, grateful, free!Letting go the sadnessOf yesterday's decree.
[Excerpts from article in the Feuille d'Avis of Neuchâtel, signed by many prominent people of Neuchâtel, France (translation)]
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The printed Tenets of The Mother Church are in general use by branch churches and societies, either as a basis for their application forms for admission to membership or for binding into their by-law booklets.
