January 1, 1944
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It
is evident that the attribution of one's good or undesirable physical conditions and mental traits to immediate or remote human ancestry is an ancient fiction in the history of the human race.
The
Psalmist, when uplifted spiritually to realize man's coexistence with the infinite God, declared, "Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
Our
Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, ordained the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" to be the only pastor of the Church of Christ, Scientist.
Here
by the lilies in this quiet poolThe wayward tumult of the heart will cease;In the clear hush of twilight, sweet and cool,I feel the benediction of God's peace.
A Very
common temptation, when one is beginning to study and make practical use of Christian Science, is to feel personal responsibility for the healing work.
The
prevalence of superstitious beliefs is a stumbling block too often unrecognized or ignored by humanity.
Undaunted
by the strife of sin and sorrow,Untroubled by the fear of loss and pain,Today we walk, not waiting for the morrow,In Truth's calm presence, seeking but to gainClear consciousness of God, eternal good,Unfolding quietly from hour to hour,Where evil's nothingness is understoodAnd Love is proved the only Mind and power.
"Every
day makes its demands upon us for higher proofs rather than professions of Christian power.
Dick
and Dorothy had recently moved to a farm on a hillside, and were delighted to find, on the very top of the hill, a small summer house in which they could play.
I prayed
for peace to stay the claims of war,And in my heart found deep resentment lieAll but forgotten, yet prepared to springAt some chance word! Thus would my eager cryFor peace mock Love's own Golden Rule and law.
A prudent
businessman will, at stated intervals, take an inventory of his goods and supplies.
A correspondent
tells of an increase in the local Christian Science Sunday School attendance so large that it has been difficult to secure the additional chairs needed.
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The Trustees are pleased to announce that beginning January 3, 1944, the Christian Science Publishing House will again be open to visitors.
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Camp Welfare Activities of The Mother Church are in operation at stations of the United States Army and Navy.
I should like to add my voice of praise to the thousands of others for what Christian Science means to me.
In the fullness of gratitude for the goodness of God I offer my testimony to the healing power of Christian Science.
During the whole period of the severe bombing of London I stayed at home carrying on my normal duties in the house, and also those of the branch Church of Christ, Scientist, of which I am a member.
How joyfully the grateful song of the Psalmist has echoed down through the centuries, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases.
Each day I realize more and more how important Christian Science has become in my life.
My first healing in Christian Science occurred many years ago.
I did not take up the study of Christian Science for physical healing, but was attracted to it by the healing of a member of my family.
May
all who strive to bring the world true peaceKnow peace within themselves as they go forth:A sure, deep, inner calm that cannot cease,That knows no dread of ill from out the north,The south, the east, the west, or from within.
