Students
of Christian Science often use the words "claim" and "demonstration" in a way that may not be wholly clear to one not familiar with its teachings.
You
may have had an experience which will enable you to appreciate the viewpoint of a little girl named Gwendolyn who was being annoyed by a mischievous boy named Frank in her Christian Science Sunday School class.
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.
After nearly four years of semi-invalidism, during which time I had tried everything that doctors could suggest, including two major operations, electrical treatment, change of climate, diet, and so forth, I came to the conclusion that the medical profession held no further hope for me.
I have received so many blessings from the study and practice of Christian Science that I think it is long past time for me to acknowledge them in our periodicals.
In gratitude for the many, many blessings that have come to me through Christian Science I submit this testimony in the hope that others may be led to partake of the blessings of this beautiful revelation.
Herman Mussfeldt
with contributions from Lisbeth W. Mussfeldt
Since I have been a student of Christian Science I have had many proofs of its healing power, in the case of both physical disorder and other discordant conditions.
Per Capita Tax,
as provided in the Church Manual, Article VIII, Section 13, is due annually from "every member of The Mother Church" and "shall be forwarded each year to the Church Treasurer.