For the churches to reestablish their power for good a new religion is not essential; but they must formulate new creeds in which their members do really believe and the principles of which they really are convinced are capable of and eminently fit and desirable for everyday application — with a consequent, subsequent living of such principles.
Christian Scientists are not so much concerned as to the "mystery concerning the origin of evil" as they are in learning how to dispose of it quickly and in the most effectual manner.
It is not recorded that Christ Jesus, the master Christian, depended in any way upon the human will when healing, for he said, "The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
Having read the sermon recently printed in your columns, I wish to say that over three years ago I became convinced that Christian Scientists were instrumental in healing the sick.
Unkind and unsubstantiated reflections upon Christian Science will but enlist for it more sympathy and further honest and unbiased investigation on the part of the public.
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the many interesting problems which face all voyagers in the journey from sense to Soul, whether for the men in business, the women in the home, or the children in school, salesmen, as a class, are confronted with excellent opportunities to prove their understanding of Principle.
Christian Scientists are learning not to attempt to judge the motives of their fellow-men, but to be only the gurardians of their own thoughts and acts, to live up to their highest conception of Truth, and to grant their brother the same privilege.