In
all ages the human heart that could turn from the turmoil of mortal sense and with faith in the divine control could say in sincerity, "Not my will, but thine, be done," has derived much comfort and solace even when believing that the suffering was directed or permitted by divine wisdom.
Christian Science is founded on the Bible, especially the life and teachings of Christ Jesus, and has nothing in common with mental suggestion, mesmerism, or hypnotism.
Some people have formed the opinion that Christian Science is "merely a system of bodily healing," as it was expressed by a clergyman in a sermon reported recently.
In reporting a critic's attitude toward Christian Science it is stated that "comparisons were drawn between many of the statements of Christian Science and the plain teachings of the Bible," and that "the evasions, contradictions, and fallacies of the former were clearly shown.