With
what penetrating light Christian Science pierces the veil of ignorance and mystery that so often surrounds the words and works of that greatest exponent of divine Love—Christ Jesus! Tenderly we are shown how indispensable to the practical solution of every human problem is the correct, scientific understanding of all he taught and wrought.
In
the allegory in Genesis, the serpent is represented as assuring the woman that the eyes of those who ate of the fruit of the forbidden tree should be opened, and that they should "be as gods, knowing good and evil.
The
Christian Science Reading Rooms, maintained by The Mother Church, and by branch churches throughout the world, might well be likened to places where veritable feasts are prepared and waiting for invited guests to partake, to enjoy, and to benefit therefrom.
Only
too frequently young people and adults, following popular customs and conventions, lack the courage to stand firmly for high ideals, because they fear they will be misunderstood or even ridiculed.
Paymaster Captain William H. Coomber, Committee on Publication for Bedfordshire, England,
Referring to the article by a physician in a recent issue, in which the writer places "mind cures," "faith cures," "mental healing," and "Christian Science" in the same sentence, as if they were much the same thing, may I ask the courtesy of the publication of this letter for the information of your readers?
Svend Pontoppidan Broby, Committee on Publication for Quebec, Canada,
In a recent issue there appears an item which refers to a religious movement under the name of "Divine Science," which is described as "a modernized form of Christian Science.
William K. Primrose, Assistant to the District Manager of Committees on Publication for Great Britain and Ireland,
It is true, as stated in the editorial, "The Power of the Spirit," in a recent issue, that many people are looking for some way of escape from the problems of the world.
Referring
to what she terms "the Magna Charta of Christian Science," Mary Baker Eddy says on <a class="tome-reference"
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the Founder of Christianity nor the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science gave any indication that qualities of endurance would not be needed by those who put Truth first in their lives.
with contributions from Duncan Sinclair, The Christian Science Board of Directors
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I should like to express through the periodicals my gratitude to Christian Science for my first healing, seventeen years ago, and many subsequent healings, and to tell how I began to learn of the Christ, Truth, which Mrs.
The blessings we have received since I first began the study of Christian Science have been many, and I am grateful for them all, for they have taught me to know the Bible better and to live nearer to God.
Mabel B. Johnson
with contributions from Gertrude Johnson
Many years ago, when I was in much distress over a very painful condition of one of my eyes, my sister spoke to me of Christian Science, which had greatly benefited her.
Doubtless
they spoke with wonderment and joyAs they went down the rugged pathTo take ship for Capernaum,For they had witnessed mighty works that day;Perhaps they questioned, as they went,Their Master's wish to stay alone upon the mountain;Already it was night, they must depart;
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