What
Christian Scientist does not gain much comfort and joy from reading the account of the supply of manna descending upon the children of Israel in their hour of great need, that proof of the Father's loving care and providence for His children! And who of us has not applied and proved in his experience, at least in some degree, the lessons learned by those wanderers in the wilderness at that time! Most of us have had similar experiences, and have therefore abundant cause for gratitude; and we are eager to express our appreciation.
Theodore Burkhart, Committee on Publication for the State of Oregon,
My attention has been called to the editorial remarks in a recent issue of the Telegram in regard to a clergyman's advocating faith in God's healing powers, the remarks ending with the question, "Did the reverend doctor ever hear of faith curing a broken leg in modern times?
Ralph G. Lindstrom, Committee on Publication for Colorado,
Denial that there is divine healing and criticism of those engaged in healing the sick by spiritual means alone, coming from a preacher in a Breckenridge pulpit recently, must be a surprise to those remembering the last command of Jesus to his followers as reported in Mark: "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Nelson Cubbon, Committee on Publication for the Isle of Man,
A communication appeared in your recent issue which is very misleading in its statements regarding Christian Science and its Discoverer and Founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
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earnest desire of conscientious men and women throughout the ages has been to become unselfed; and those who have manifested the divine quality of unselfishness have stood out as helping to meet the great needs of their fellow-men.