Physical
science, so called, has adopted and held to the theory that God, "the vital energy" of the universe, is to be cognized, known, through its various expressions.
Dear
God, because Thy love all time enfolds,I shall not dwell on days that are gone by,Either to joy in them or, grieving, cry;To Thee belong the hours the past now holds.
In a recent issue of Der Freidenker, opinions are ascribed to Mary Baker Eddy which are not to be found in any of her writings, and which contradict her teachings.
Christian Science accepts the spiritual record of creation as found in the first chapter of Genesis; it acknowledges God as the only creator, and proves, on the basis of reason and demonstration, the consequent unreality of anything and everything that is unlike Him.
In a recent issue of the Chronicle, a correspondent referred appreciatively to the "big hold" which Christian Science has on the people of America, and commented upon the number and size of the Christian Science churches in that country.
Your correspondent who signs himself "Practical Psychologist" is evidently not aware that the teachings of Christian Science reinstate the original primitive Christianity as taught and practiced by Christ Jesus.
In order that persons who are interested in becoming members of The Mother Church may have information concerning applications, it will be helpful if branch churches and societies will make reference to the following data among the notices read in their church services.
It
is recorded in the Gospel of John that at one time the Jews accused Jesus of blasphemy because, as they averred, "Thou, being a man, makest thyself God.
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.
For years I have gained spiritual refreshment and help through reading the wonderful testimonies of healing which have been brought about through the application of Christian Science, and the time has certainly come when I, too, should express my gratitude for its many blessings.
For the past twenty-six years the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, has been my constant guide.
Deep gratitude and a great desire to help my neighbor impel me to give my testimony regarding all the benefits I have received through Christian Science.
Brothers
, let us importunately prayTo stand in Christian unity on guard,Conceiving man aright, lest foe retardTrue scientific knowing day by day;To prove the opportunities we share.
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.
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