[We
are glad to publish the following splendid tribute to woman, to her place and achievements in Christian history, and to our Leader's fitness, by virtue of being a woman, as well as by her spiritual attainments, for the great work she has been called upon to do.
Referring to our critics' endeavor to test the power of Christian Science healing by seeing a so-called miracle performed, we can only say that if any one desires a proof that Christian Science can heal any or all diseases of mankind, even so-called incurable diseases, the opportunity is given to all to gain the spiritual understanding of Mrs.
We
have carefully gone over your editorial termed "Truth and Error in Christian Science," in the issue of June 23, and it seems to us that what you have named as its "errors," are not real objections, in view of the fact that the classification is based upon misapprehensions of the subject rather than upon the actual teaching of Christian Science.
The
resurrection of Jesus, together with his subsequent victory over all the claims of the flesh, was followed by a great awakening among his followers.
In
our zeal that relatives, friends, or patients learn of Christian Science it might be well to remember the above texts, for until mortal mind is dissatisfied with what it has and learns the inadequacy of its own false theories to save from sin, sickness, and sorrow, it is not yet "poor" in its own sight, but believes itself rich.
The
mentality of one who is controlled by physical sense presents a striking contrast with that of one who has learned enough of the Science of Being to be led by spiritual sense.
Alfred Farlow
with contributions from C. Herbert Pierson
Our critic admits the truth of the proposition that darkness is simply the absence of light, and that when the light appears the darkness disappears, but he declares that "this is not true of the relation between good and evil in our personality.
