Perhaps at no time in human history have men reached out with more determination than at present to understand and utilize the power of good in the struggle for freedom, health, and happiness.
In a recent issue a lecturer to the Johannesburg Left Club was reported to have said, "We are not Christian Scientists, who lie about our stomach-aches," and as this may leave quite a wrong impression with your readers as to the attitude of Christian Scientists in regard to sickness generally, I would ask you, of your courtesy, for space for this correction.
We commend a speaker's helpful and encouraging effort to turn us to God today, as expressed in a sermon recently published in your paper under the heading, "Grim Realities a Part of Life.
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teachings and demonstrations of Christ Jesus and his apostles clearly reveal that God, Spirit, has provided for the care and maintenance of man, and that humanity can here and now demonstrate this fact through obedience to spiritual law.
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intense are the prayers which are going up from the heart of humanity today! In these trying times supplications are being poured forth continually from affectionate hearts for loved ones on the earth, in the air, or on the sea.