A Common
misconception of Christian Science healing is shown in the saying that Christian Science may be good for mental difficulties, but when it comes to physical disorders, something material must be done.
There
is a path that no bird knows,And that the vulture as it soars In swift-winged flight has never seen; Where lions' whelps have never been;Where the fierce lion never goes.
The
Bible, which was written for the most part by seers, prophets, and holy men who knew the barrenness of great tracts of land in Judea, has many references to water and rain.
Just
as the Bible illumined the consciousness of Mary Baker Eddy and confirmed her revelation of the Christ, Truth, so every student of Christian Science is finding in the Scriptures inspiration and specific guidance that become the basis of healing and demonstration.
Through membership in The Mother Church those who have accepted Christian Science have the opportunity for full participation in its world-wide healing and redemptive work, as provided by the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy.
I wish to express my deep gratitude for the privilege which is offered us through the study and practice of Christian Science of experiencing, according to our understanding, "the glorious liberty of the children of God".
Many years ago when I attended my first Christian Science church service I was much impressed, although I did not take up the study of Christian Science at the time.
Although Christian Science was read and practiced in my family when I was a young man and I attended church services occasionally, I had no desire to take God into my heart.
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