Philip H. Simpson, Committee on Publication for Cape Province, South Africa,
The article appearing in the columns of your journal of October 11, on the subject of Christian Scientists' seeking the sacrament and other rites of the Anglican church, and the remarks of the Dean of Johannesburg thereto anent, does require explanation, which you have so kindly invited.
Theodore Burkhart, Committee on Publication for the State of Oregon,
In the Guard's announcement last week of an adult school of religious education to be conducted by the pastor of the Unitarian church, a number of the topics to be discussed were mentioned, among them "some recent intrusions from the Orient such as theosophy, Christian Science, Bahaiism, Neo-Catholicism, etc.
Albert J. Windle, Committee on Publication for Nottinghamshire,
I am prompted to ask, after reading the report in the Guardian of a clergyman's address at the anniversary of the General Hospital, Why should it be thought an incredible thing that God should heal the sick by spiritual means?
Orwell Bradley Towne, Committee on Publication for the State of New York,
The article entitled "From the Chinese Bible," which appeared in the New York Sun on May 28 in a communication from Shang-Ti, contains a reference to Christian Science which is confusing.
Albert E. Lombard, Committee on Publication for Southern California,
May I reply to recent inferences, in "To-day" implying that healing by spiritual means will not "cure you if there is anything really the matter with you" and that spiritual healing "won't cure a broken leg, an aching tooth, or a cancer.
The
student of Christian Science gives careful consideration to the exact metaphysical modus of scientific demonstration and to the part the individual plays therein.
The
close study of the Lord's Prayer, with its spiritual interpretation given by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, on pages 16 and 17 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," leads to the true understanding of the law, as given by Moses.
It
is interesting to note that in his desire to ascertain the views of those surrounding him regarding John, and in elucidating the Baptist's mission, Jesus, as was oftentimes his wont when any subject was under discussion, addressed pertinent questions to his hearers.
In
pondering the universal need of love, one devoutly recalls that memorable morning when, by the shore of the Tiberian sea, Jesus "shewed himself again to the disciples.