These lines from the Christian Science Hymnal well describe what lies ahead for those who have not yet found their way to use a Christian Science Reading Room.
In
the early days of her study, one student of Christian Science found it difficult to grasp the essential thought of the power and presence of God, ever-available and unchangeable good.
A Busy
Christian Scientist, feeling the need of a change and rest, thought of several places she might go for her vacation, and decided to take a train to a certain resort.
A Little
child, about two and a half years old was playing alone upstairs one day when suddenly she heard a noise which frightened her very much, and, crying loudly, she ran downstairs as fast as she could go, declaring, "There's a big man upstairs.
A child
in the lower grades, who was a Christian Scientist, was startled when her teacher asked the class to bring in the next day, an imaginative composition on, "How I Broke My Leg.
Applications for membership in The Mother Church are acted upon by The Christian Science Board of Directors, twice each year, as provided for by the Manual of The Mother Church, Article XIII.
For some time I have wanted to express gratitude through the periodicals to Christ Jesus and Mary Baker Eddy, the beloved Leader and Founder of the Christian Science church, for all the activities, publications, and blessings this religion of Truth has brought to me and mine.