Preceding
the reading of the Lesson-Sermon in the Sunday service in Christian Science churches is an announcement concerning the nature of the Lessons beginning with the word "Friends".
At
this period of the world's history, when everything seems to be in a state of uncertainty and unrest, it is comforting to remember Jesus' words, "When these things begin to come to pass, then look up,.
Today
, the conversation heard in the streets, when a few persons are gathered together, is usually a rehearsal of passing world events, including a discussion of the pros and cons in regard to the methods of handling national and international affairs.
Austin E. Page, Committee on Publication for the State of New Hampshire,
In a recent issue, a correspondent discusses your editorial, "Movements of Progress," in the course of which discussion he has made some references to Christian Science which might be misleading to those of your readers who are unacquainted with the facts about this religion.
Ernest H. Partridge, Committee on Publication for Glamorganshire, Wales,
In a recent issue there are references to a gentleman who associated himself with Christian Science, and is described as a Christian Science missionary.
Occasionally the question arises as to whether a branch church should omit the session of its Sunday school held at the same hour as the church service, in order that the teachers, officers, and pupils who desire to do so might attend the service on Communion Sunday.
Correspondents with The Christian Science Board of Directors and with the Clerk and Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices, are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly.
To ensure that complete lecture notices be printed in the Sentinel, detailed information should reach the Journal, Sentinel, and Herald Editorial Department regarding lectures in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain and Ireland, at least five weeks before the date of the lecture; elsewhere, six or eight weeks before.
Because I have derived so much benefit from the testimonies given in our periodicals, I wish to share one of the many demonstrations of healing that have come to my family and me through the study of the Bible and of Science and Health by Mrs.
After years of benefits received through the study and application of Christian Science, I desire to add my testimony to the many which have been a source of encouragement and inspiration to me.
I first heard of Christian Science about fourteen years ago, through a dear sister who saw my need of the healing and regeneration that it could bring to me.
In deep gratitude to God, to Christ Jesus, to Mary Baker Eddy, and to The Mother Church with its many activities and especially the periodicals, which are spreading the healing truth over the entire world, I wish to testify to a few of the many healings I have witnessed and experienced in fifteen years of studying Christian Science.
When
first I heard the "still small voice,"I did not heed its gentle plea,But went my wayward, willful way,Rejecting signals sent to meBy Love, the Father-Mother, God,Who shields from harm and mortal lureThe child that in realityHas never been aught else than pure.
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