On
the eve of his trial and crucifixion, Christ Jesus met with his chosen twelve disciples to keep the commemorative feast of the Passover, in accordance with Jewish custom.
In
a short paragraph beginning on page 1 of "Miscellaneous Writings," Mary Baker Eddy points out the blessings which accrue from the qualities of humility, meekness, and goodness.
When
confronted by theories of experimental psychology and their application to human affairs, a Christian Scientist may profitably read and ponder Mary Baker Eddy's statement regarding psychology.
Now
that your tears are spentAnd only this dark weight of grief remainsUncomforted by tender word or offered hand,And solace seems an alien tongue,Turn thought to God.
For
what we now are to receive, dear Lord—The soaring Psalms, the melody of praise,The message that has fed us seven days,Transcribed from page to heart, pure word by word,The blessed silence and the faith restoredBy draughts of prayer that satisfy always—For all of these and so much more that staysOur hunger, Lord, our thanks for this Thy board.
How the light of courage and spiritual uplift can flood our thinking when hope—gentle, radiant hope—is bidden to enter our mental homes and throw open the shutters! This hope is never forlorn, for it is first of all Christian, and thus ever consonant with the expectation of good.
Equality
among men and nations, individuals and races, has been sought by mankind throughout the ages in many and varied ways, both violent and peaceful, more recently through legislation, arbitration, and distribution of wealth.
When
strength ran low andNights were starlessAnd the sunlight dim;When even bird songs seemed to comeIn far-off minor notes,In prayer I humbly turned to Thee.
Although I have been a student of Christian Science for a number of years, I have not heretofore availed myself of the privilege of expressing publicly my gratitude for the many blessings and healings that have come to me through the study and application of Christian Science.
So much good has come into my life since I began the study of Christian Science that I desire to express my gratitude for this wonderful religion, which is available In all who, seeking to know God, are prepared to cast aside their old beliefs.
How happy I am to confirm the testimony of my husband, and to express my gratitude for all the blessings that have come into my life since taking up the study of Christian Science! I am grateful for the realization of our true relationship to our loving Father-Mother God, for membership in The Mother Church and in a Christian Science Society, for the joy of class instruction, and for the literature.
Unemployment, fear, and anxiety, abetted by the frequent use of alcohol, brought about a physical disability at a time when my existence seemed beset by one difficulty after another, with little prospect of security.
Since childhood I have seen and experienced many healings through Christian Science treatment, including those of infantile paralysis, influenza, mumps, a nervous breakdown, and blood poisoning.
I witnessed the entire incident experienced by my wife, and know from what I have read and from conversation with others qualified to know from described symptoms, that she was healed of spotted fever.
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