The
thought is often expressed by those who have no knowledge of Christian Science, that the Old Testament is uninteresting, or at least that portion of it which deals with the history of the Jewish people, their journeys, victories, and defeats.
Among
the many specific reasons for gratitude to which our thoughts may revert at the Thanksgiving season, there is perhaps none more worthy of our attention than gratitude itself.
Much
may be said as to the character of testimonies to be given at our Wednesday evening meetings,—not that any should be barred, but that wisdom should govern their telling; and this in view of the fact that there may be many who are taking their initial steps in Christian Science by attendance at these meetings.
Objections
have been raised against the practice of Christian Science healing, on the ground that it cannot properly be classed as a religious or Christian practice.
It is now an obstacle to belief to hold that since the closing of the New Testament no one upon the earth has been authorized to speak in the name of God or has been inspired by Him to utter divine truth fit to be called holy Scripture.
The mid-week testimonial meeting at the Christian Science church last Wednesday evening may well be denominated as having been distinctly western in nature, from the fact that all the testimonies and remarks were by visiting Scientists from the far West.
