A Few
critics seem to have the impression that Christian Scientists discard medicine and medical attendance because of their fanatical observance of a religious belief.
As we grow in the understanding of Christian Science, we find in it safe guidance for thought and action in every direction; we must be willing in all things to say with the heart the words of our Leader's hymn,—
WE
are permitted to use the following letter of counsel, addressed to her sister by one who well says of it, "I have no right to claim anything as of myself, it is simply a glimpse of truth revealed unto a seeker for truth, by that flash of inward light which is, I suppose, a momentary consciousness of the ever-abiding Truth within and without us.
A Chicago
minister of an orthodox church startled his congregation somewhat a Sunday or two ago by congratulating the advocates of Christian Science upon the progress they were making, and he declared that the growth of this sect "is a protest against the materialism of the age.