Should
one's offense, another's scorn,Plant in my heart a pricking thorn;And I in judgment strive to seekRetaliating words to speak,Oh, let me follow wisdom's wayAnd humbly to our Father pray,"Give me—in mercy's, love's, accord—An understanding heart, dear Lord.
Many
centuries before the birth of Jesus, Isaiah prophesied that the Saviour of Israel would be named Immanuel: "The Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel".
The
third chapter of Acts tells us that on one occasion two of the apostles, Peter and John, were about to enter the temple when they came upon a man who never had walked.
The regular announcement with regard to the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church and other meetings at that season appears in the May and June issues of The Christian Science Journal.
The thousands of Christian Scientists in the armed services, who are serving their respective countries throughout the world, are being helped by The Mother Church through the Fund for Armed Services Activities.
Contributions are most gratefully accepted by The Mother Church Treasurer from members and friends for the following funds:Promotion and Extension FundTelevision and Radio FundGeneral FundRelief Fund (For General Relief Purposes)Fund for Armed Services ActivitiesCharitable Institutions Fund(The Christian Science Pleasant View HomeChristian Science Benevolent Association, Chestnut Hill, MassachusettsChristian Science Benevolent Association on Pacific Coast)
When
becoming interested in Christian Science, I first went to the Wednesday evening testimony meetings and there became convinced that Science is a practical religion.
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