September 27, 1941
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Few
human emotions are comparable to those of a traveler returning home from a foreign country.
In
the world today there are many individuals, especially those unacquainted with the teachings of Christian Science, who believe that man is born of the flesh; that he is living in a wholly material universe, or perhaps a universe both material and spiritual, and that the inhabitants of this universe are subject to many hardships and disasters over which they have no control.
Early
in his ministry, when walking by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw two brothers who were fishing; and, as recorded by Matthew, "he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
"He
that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Among
students of Christian Science there is no phrase more often used than "I am grateful.
"The
water I shall give," thus spake our Lord,"Shall be in him a well of water.
In a recent issue, a fair-minded article appears on the subject of Christian Science, but the caption of this article may be misleading to your readers.
In a published article a doctor describes one of his patients as "a wholehearted Christian Scientist, who believed she could be cured by faith.
In an issue of your paper a writer states: "Emphatically I say that there is not such a thing as a Christian civilization, any more than there is such a thing as a Christian Science.
Mary Baker Eddy did not "formulate" Christian Science.
In the Montags-Post of the Solothurner Zeitung, you recently published an article in which Christian Science is mentioned.
The buildings where our church services are held were not damaged, and with some exceptions the services went on regularly; for special reasons two societies had to move, one temporarily.
For
those who have something to buy or sell, Christian Science affords the same adequate help that it offers to those faced with any other need.
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The closing date for the receipt of applications for membership in The Mother Church is now approximately one month in advance of the date of the admission instead of two weeks as heretofore.
"To live and let live, without clamor for distinction or recognition; to wait on divine Love; to write truth first on the tablet of one's own heart,—this is the sanity and perfection of living, and my human ideal.
Christian Science was brought to my attention in 1908, after I had experienced years of suffering, during which time practically every material means of relief had been tried and had failed, and eminent physicians and surgeons had pronounced my case hopeless, giving me but a few months to live and saying that nearly every organ in my body was diseased as a result of typhoid fever and complications, which I had had several years before.
In trying to express my deep gratitude to Christian Science for the many healings I have experienced, I should like to include my appreciation to the editors of and contributors to our periodicals, whose articles and testimonies were most helpful to me when I first began the study of Christian Science; also for the Reading Room, where I was a frequent visitor.
I should like to say with the Psalmist, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
I want to express gratitude to God, through the periodicals so wisely and lovingly provided for us by our dear Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, for the blessings which Christian Science has brought into my life.
I wish to express my deep gratitude for Christian Science, the outcome of Mrs.
About ten years ago my husband suffered from very severe pain in the back.
With the desire to express sincere gratitude and joy for the numberless blessings I have received because of Christian Science, and perhaps to encourage someone else along the way, I send this testimony of healing.
I am grateful that my mother had the moral courage and foresight to take up the study of Christian Science many years ago, when it seemed that there was much resentment and hatred against the truth all around her.
O weary
heart, that longs for rest and peace,And from earth's heavy burdens seeks release,Know that God's image cannot faint nor fall,Dominion his, for God is All-in-all.
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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.
