In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

Trying Too Hard

Many times, in human experience, failure may be traced to the fact that the individual has been trying too hard in a mistaken way.

"The poor in spirit"

One of the Beatitudes which often puzzles young students of the Bible is, "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.

"The secret place"

Many of us at some dark time in our experience have been told that God permitted sorrow and suffering for some good purpose; and although it seemed impossible to reconcile anything of the kind with a God of love, we were unable to account for the evil.

Church Membership

On page 583 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs.

Signs of the Times

[From Morgenavisen, Bergen, Norway, Oct.

Letters of Appreciation of The Christian Science Monitor

"I think I am most grateful for the editorials, for the correct viewpoint with which they help me to see the affairs of the world, always giving me something new to think about,—some better way to look at the various issues of the day.

In your issue of recent date under the caption, "World Saved...

In your issue of recent date under the caption, "World Saved by Sacrifice, Says Preacher," appears the statements: "The fact of sin in the world is an acknowledged fact.

An evangelist, contributing to your paper, assumes that...

An evangelist, contributing to your paper, assumes that Mary Baker Eddy must be wrong because her book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," is not recognized by some as an authority on the subject of Christianity.

That a certain minister should attempt to influence people...

That a certain minister should attempt to influence people into believing that Christian Science is what it is not, by stating that his sermon is drawn from "careful, conscientious, scholarly analysis of the subject," when his statements show clearly that he has in no sense mastered the subject, is wrong even from the standpoint of fair play.

A medical writer in a recent article published in the...

A medical writer in a recent article published in the Herald explained the success of other forms of healing in a way which calls for correction by a Christian Scientist.

Obedience

STUDENTS of Christian Science undoubtedly ponder more than do any other class of people the meaning of the word "obedience," and appreciate the beautiful promises made throughout the Scriptures to those who obey.

Demonstrable Christianity

FROM the earliest history of the human race, mankind has been reaching out for the truth which frees from every belief that so-called mortal mind suggests.