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The Lesson-Sermon
In the year 1895 Mary Baker Eddy took one of those momentous steps by which the progress of Christian Science from its inception has been attended. This epoch-making event is recorded in her own words in "Miscellaneous Writings" (pp. 313, 314), "Humbly, and, as I believe, divinely directed, I hereby ordain the Bible, and 'Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,' to be hereafter the only pastor of The Church of Christ, Scientist, throughout our land and in other lands." At that time she indicated that this pastor would provide weekly a lesson. And the Manual of The Mother Church makes this provision and declares that this lesson largely bases the prosperity of Christian Science.
A lesson signifies something to be taught or learned, and that implies attention and effort on the part of the individual. But this word pastor carries other significance than the providing of a lesson. A pastor preaches to and attends to his flock. This fuller significance of pastor our Leader covered by coining the term Lesson-Sermon. Now while the Lesson-Sermon originates in the understanding and expression of God and man, and is directed to the whole flock, its reception and effects must be by and upon the individual. Therefore it is to the individual that the Lesson-Sermon is actually addressed.
In a proper sense there is no such thing as mass consciousness. When Jesus taught and fed thousands, he spoke to and met the need of the individual, each in his own state and therefore his own stage of consciousness. His sermon was pitched not only to the spiritual famine of all, but especially to the heart and soul hunger and bodily needs of each ailing one.
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July 15, 1950 issue
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MARY RETTA TITUS
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"GREAT PEACE HAVE THEY"
KENDALL D. STUART
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THE STEPS OF A GOOD MAN
MOLLIE D. BATES
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ON MAKING DECISIONS
BENTON S. WOOD
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THE HUMAN YIELDS TO THE DIVINE
SALLY P. BENGSTON
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BE A GOOD SPORT
AGNES E. HEDENBERGH
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SPARE TEXTBOOK
Leland S. Thompson
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THE ONLY WILL
Robert Ellis Key
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LOVE'S EDICT
Helen Wood Bauman
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It is with the feeling of paying a...
Wayne L. Bart
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For about fifteen years from...
Bessie L. Bonnenfant
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It is with a feeling of deep gratitude...
Ginette Barreau
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It is with a heart overflowing...
Lenora Logan
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Feeling that I have for too long...
Lillian H. Pearce
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Having had many wonderful...
Frances L. McWilliams
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I was sick and in pain for three...
Louis B. McMann with contributions from Emma McMann
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LET US GO FORTH
with contributions from Madeleine E. Schobl
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Held in the Extension of The Mother Church on Tuesday, June 6, 1950, at 10 a. m.
Chairman, Erwin D. Canham Editor
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Letter of Greeting from The Christian Science Board of Directors
The Christian Science Board of Directors
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Keynote Message from the Board of Trustees of The Christian Science Publishing Society
Board of Trustees
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Opening Remarks
By Erwin D. Canham, Chairman
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The Mission of the Circulation Activity
By H. Phelps Gates, Circulation Manager, The Christian Science Publishing Society
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The Mission of the Advertising Activity
By Miss Priscilla Sanborn, Boston, Advertising Staff, The Christian Science Monitor
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The Mission of The Christian Science Monitor
By Miss Josephine Ripley, Washington Staff Correspondent, The Christian Science Monitor
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The Mission of Our Periodicals
By Robert Ellis Key, Associate Editor, The Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, and Heralds
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The Lesson-Sermon
By Dr. John M. Tutt,
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TODAY
Lillian M. Carter