November 30, 1940
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It
is axiomatic that we can make use only of that which we possess.
The
story is told of Michelangelo, the sculptor, that he addressed a poem to a block of marble on which he was about to begin work.
Christian Science
teaches us that we can and must overcome mortality by spiritualization of thought, replacing material beliefs, notions, and opinions with the truth about God and His creation.
We
may assume that every alert and thoughtful Christian desires to avert war, and is praying each day that justice shall prevail and hostilities cease—praying that all may say, as did the angel and the heavenly host, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
When
Jesus was brought before Pilate, he was asked the momentous question, "What is truth?
With
knowledge true of God the Master saidTo one who sought his aid, "Be not afraid.
From Letters, Substantially As Published
In a recent issue a correspondent has written in regard to "Christian Science and the Gospel," making certain statements concerning this religion which are incorrect.
If
we are to progress in the understanding and demonstration of Christian Science, we must be willing to undergo tests of our faith, by means of which we prove our knowledge of Truth to be demonstrable, and adequate to meet our needs.
"The
real jurisdiction of the world is in Mind, controlling every effect and recognizing all causation as vested in divine Mind," writes Mary Baker Eddy on <a class="tome-reference"
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[The Biblical citations given in the Christian Science Quarterly are from the Authorized King James Version.
I have had so much help from testimonies given in the Christian Science periodicals that I feel I cannot delay any longer in sending mine.
I am grateful for the many blessings which have come to me through Christian Science, and what seems most beautiful and valuable is the knowledge of my relationship to God.
To God, the only Physician, I express my humble gratitude.
My gratitude for Christian Science begins with a wonderful healing of a member of my family more than thirty years ago, and it extends throughout my life to this day.
It is a joyous privilege to testify to the healing power of Christian Science, and to the many blessings that have come to me since I took up the study of this beautiful religion a number of years ago.
I am glad of this opportunity to express my gratitude for Christian Science.
The healing of sickness has always been of interest to me, so I began training for general nursing in a public hospital.
During the so-called influenza epidemic in 1918, I was given up by two physicians, who said I would live only a few hours.
Only
by giving can I realizeThe affluence that is forever mine,Only by loving know the ever-presenceAnd sweet fulfillment of the Love divine.
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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.
