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THE TRUTH WE LIVE
One great reward gained by the student in whom the teachings of Christian Science are unfolding the true pattern of Life is the realization that this is no abstract study, but a day-by-day, hour-by-hour, manner of living. Moreover, as the student grows in spiritual understanding he finds that it becomes increasingly natural for him to live in accordance with the rules set forth by our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."
Yet how often is one prevented from fully accepting the blessing of understanding his individual role in Science because of false fear based on the assumption that he may thus be committing the sin of egotism or false pride. Of course no true Christian Scientist would arrogate to himself either the assumption of sanctity or the claim of individual holiness. But the fact is that there is genuine humility in claiming one's rightful place as an individual spiritual reflection of the All-in-all. More than that, no Christian Scientist can excuse his conduct in doing less. Jesus himself acknowledged to the Nazarenes in the synagogue the truth of the ancient proverb (Luke 4:23), "Physician, heal thyself."
Mrs. Eddy tells us (Science and Health, p. 317), "The understanding of his spiritual individuality makes man more real, more formidable in truth, and enables him to conquer sin, disease, and death." So how, if we ascribe the honor and glory to its proper source, God, can we let a false sense of modesty prevent our doing this most essential thing—claiming individual understanding and demonstration of what constitutes Life, Truth, and Love?
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September 5, 1953 issue
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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AND THE NEW BIRTH
LESLIE LELAND
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FIDELITY
ELROY C. ROBERTSON
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MESSAGE OF THE CHIMES
Jean Hazel Allen
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THE ETERNAL VERITY
BERNICE MURRAY KING
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THE TRUTH WE LIVE
CHARLES W.B.HURD
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REVELATION
Elizabeth O'C. Ledbetter
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THE CHURCH AND THE READING ROOM
INA C. BRIGGS
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BLESSED SILENCE
MARIE OTTO
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"AND LOVE IS REFLECTED IN LOVE"
CONSTANCE HEWARD
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THE WAY
Gerald Stanwell
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MAN, THE IMAGE OF GOD
Richard J. Davis
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UNITY WITH OUR LEADER
Helen Wood Bauman
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FROM ANNUAL REPORTS OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE COMMITTEES ON PUBLICATION
with contributions from Dudley F. J. Harricks, Willard J. Dunkirk, Clarence I. Waters, W. Marlborough Addison
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MY PRAYER
Helena A. Wood
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It is with a very deep sense of...
John Nicholson
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Having received untold benefits...
Marjorie V. Cheney
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It is with deep gratitude that I...
Pauline S. Carlson
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The greatest blessing of my life is...
Leah R. McAfee
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In gratitude to Mrs. Eddy for...
Adaline Elizabeth Pittinger
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Each year the observance of Independence...
Dorothy W. Eldon
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It is with a heart full of gratitude...
Albert Pitt
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Having been a student of Christian Science...
Etheleen Davis
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It is with the desire to bless many...
Elisabeth Higgens Willis with contributions from Oliver Warren Willis
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While I was attending a university...
Hildeborg D. Hvall
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Signs of the Times
with contributions from Edwin Hirst, R. Jay Wilson, Norman P. Auburn