As
the student of Christian Science journeys along the way leading from material sense to Soul, through the wilderness of human belief and fear, doubt and discouragement, he comes at times to that "certain place," which it is written that Jacob "lighted upon.
In
a recent conversation with a beginner in Christian Science, as we were discussing the silent prayer in church, she said she was so happy when she learned to pray for spiritual understanding, rather than for material things.
The
message of John the Baptist when preaching in the wilderness of Judea was, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand;" and every student of the Bible knows that all its teachings lay emphasis on the fact of repentance being necessary to salvation.
The
distribution work of the Christian Science movement has been described as "joy-giving and health-bestowing," and its blessings have come in such large measure to the writer that she feels a deep desire to express gratitude for the privilege of participation in this activity by relating some experiences.
The
thought that the affairs of the world may be conducted on a different basis when the air is again cleared at the close of the great war, is now being welcomed by those looking steadfastly to the signs of these times.
