The work upon the extension of The Mother Church is proceeding with such rapidity that a large amount of money is required at this time, and it is necessary for the Treasurer to receive largely increased contributions at once.
The
question often presents itself to the earnest student of the Bible,—Why did not more of the people accept and adhere to the teachings of Christ Jesus?
The
following excerpts from an editorial in the Philadelphia North American entitled "Reflections on Hell," are strikingly in accord with the teachings of Science and Health, and they indicate in a measure at least the extent to which Mrs.
Editor
with contributions from Mary Baker Eddy, Edward J. Wessels, Lewis C. Strang
In
these days of Bible criticism—higher and lower—it is well that there should be at least one to speak whose estimate of the Book of books is based upon actual demonstration of the truths found therein.
The
way in which the great Teacher so wisely parried the subtle attempt to entrap him with the question, "Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?
It
has often been alleged by persons opposed to Christian Science, that if this system possesses any healing efficacy at all, it extends only to nervous and imaginary diseases, and is not to be relied upon in serious cases or in those believed to require surgery; but however plausible this statement may seem on its face, it is not borne out by the facts of actual experience.