In an issue of Morgenavisen of recent date are reported some opinions from Danish physicians, given because of the request of the Archbishop of York to the British Medical Association that an impartial investigation be made as to healing by faith.
In
that wonderful prayer which Christ Jesus gave to his disciples, when one of them besought him, "Lord, teach us to pray," is the phrase which has ever since been on the lips of Christendom, "Thy kingdom come.
In
the springtime season, when on every hand is seen the growth of bud and blossom, are we not prone to take but small account of the labor that has been necessary in preparing the soil for the seed, in pruning tree and bush, and in the removal of all useless and waste matter that would in any way hinder growth or prevent full fruitage?
The
experience of a student of Christian Science is at times not unlike that of a wayfarer pursuing his journey through a valley enshrouded in the mists of early morning.
Perhaps
there is no more beautiful picture of a group of earnest-hearted students than the one described in the Bible in the second chapter of the book of Acts.
Theodore Burkhart, Committee on Publication for the State of Oregon,
It is true that Christian Science is a "great thing" and makes one "feel good" after taking up the study of it, but to "imagine" you are cool when it is very hot is not Christian Science; nor is Christian Science "power of mind over matter" in the sense that that statement is generally understood among those uninstructed in Christian Science.
George W. Foster, Committee on Publication for the State of Maine,
The writer of an interesting communication in a recent issue of your paper, referring to a mission of healing to be conducted under the auspices of a Christian church, took occasion to allude to Christian Science as a "fake healing cult.