August 16, 1941
Content can't be loaded!
The
practice of fasting or feasting at certain times and seasons as a religious rite has been accepted by many as a means of gaining grace and spiritual blessing.
What
a glorious privilege it is to be able to express oneself rightly, to share one's ideas with one's neighbor! Through prayer the silent word goes over sea and continent, bringing peace and comfort to all those who are receptive to Truth; the written word, too, is a most important method of communicating ideas; but there is the talent of speech, which must be understood and cultivated.
In
accordance with the regulations now in force in Great Britain, the writer was recently asked to undertake the formation of a small fire-watching and fire-fighting party in the district in which he resides.
"And
God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
THROUGH
the teachings of Christian Science we learn that it is with divine ideas and mental concepts alone that we need to concern ourselves.
WHETHER
our interests lie in scholastic, scientific, or artistic fields, or whether it is a hobby that enthralls us, we all know how thrilling it is to discover for ourselves something we were not aware of before regarding some subject in which we are vitally interested.
How
strangely stirring is the conversation which grows out of the visit of Nicodemus to Jesus on the slope of Olivet in the silent hours of night! Nicodemus has heard of the sayings and doings of the renowned Teacher in and about Jerusalem.
The
word "discipline," derived from the Latin word disciplina, meaning learning, should be regarded rather as the friend than the enemy of mankind.
A STATEMENT
of spiritual truth may in itself be helpful in overcoming difficulties, as Christian Scientists continually prove.
Article
Meetings at which testimonies of Christian Science healing are given, are held in Christian Science churches on Wednesdays.
It is with great joy and gratitude for all that Christian Science has brought us that we wish to give this testimony.
Before taking up the study of Christian Science, I knew nothing about God.
Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
I am grateful for all the healings that Christian Science has brought to me and mine during the last five years; for the true sense of health, strength, and protection it constantly gives; and for the glimpses of the real meaning of peace and joy and love.
I am very grateful to God that the great blessing of Christian Science came to me.
"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so.
Because of my gratitude for the many blessings that Christian Science has brought to me, I desire to share with others the following experience, which not only proved to me the ability of Christian Science to heal, but also showed me the importance of watching my thinking.
While I have had many proofs of the healing efficacy of Christian Science over a period of years, I feel inspired at this time to write of my first healing through this Science.
I wish to begin my expression of gratitude with a statement of love and reverence for Mrs.
Michael
and Gabriel, angels of the Lord,Invincible in strength, supreme in love,Walking together in divine accord,Acting in unison designed above!Here, where the hosts of evil press and throng,Here, in the tumult of the battle's plan,Sounds the glad message of their triumph song:Victors are they who love both God and man.
Article
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.
