Judge Clifford P. Smith, Committee on Publication of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts,
Last year, in London, there was published a book by John Bevan, well-known English writer, containing his answers to questions on modern religious problems and other subjects.
W. Truman Green, Committee on Publication for the State of Florida,
In an article entitled "Health Notes" in a recent issue of your paper, the author complains because Christian Science declares that sickness, sin, and death are not concomitants of Life or Truth.
The
story of the bread that came down from heaven, as related in Exodus, affords an interesting study to students of Christian Science, some of whom, like the children of Israel, may be confronted with the problem of lack, or limitation, in their journey from sense to Soul.
On
that momentous occasion, recorded in the eighth chapter of Luke, when the tempest arose on the Sea of Galilee and the disciples, overcome by fear, appealed to Jesus for help, the Master's first words to them were, "Where is your faith?
The
subject of healing is of vital interest to mankind, beset as it is on every hand with doleful descriptions of disease, and with material systems seeking a monopoly of the healing art.
The
captain of a transatlantic liner, upon taking his seat at dinner one day, remarked to the passengers at his table, "The barometer is falling: it looks as though there is some nasty weather ahead.
Richard H. Smith, Committee on Publication for the State of Montana,
The author of a news dispatch published in your paper recently gives incorrect information when he says that because of the considerable number of deaths among Christian Scientists, the "leaders" of the movement in England have approved a policy of calling a doctor instead of relying exclusively on "mind discipline.
J. Latimer Davis, Committee on Publication for the State of Iowa,
Editorial comment accompanying an article printed in a recent issue of the Herald contained the statement that "Christian Scientists practice mental suggestion to combat sickness, pain, and disease along with prayer and faith in divine healing.
George W. Martin, Committee on Publication for Victoria, Australia,
The article "Christian Science Fails Again" so misinterprets the great truth underlying Christian Science that I would request space to clear away the false impression it is likely to leave with your readers.