There
is scarcely a Wednesday evening meeting held in a Christian Science church but that one or more persons who have been healed of diseases which to mortal sense are considered extremely dangerous, make the statement that, great as is their gratitude for the physical healing which they experienced, they are still more grateful for the spiritual uplift which accompanied their healing from sickness.
A question having arisen in some branch churches in regard to the eligibility for reelection to the office of reader of persons who have served for three years in that office, and this question having been referred to The Christian Science Board of Directors for decision, they make the following statement, to wit:—
That
the right education of children is of supreme importance to humanity there can be no question; and if any were to doubt this they need but turn to the Scriptures, especially the teachings of Christ Jesus, who brought before his disciples the true concept of the child as God's idea.
Students
of Christian Science from their earliest experience in its healing work begin to discover new and more spiritual meanings in the Scriptures, and in their gladness at finding these they are apt to venture beyond their depth and to give out statements of truth which they have not proved.
In
her address before the Alumni of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College in 1895, our revered Leader said: "The systematized centres of Christian Science are life-giving fountains of truth.
During
the past two years publishers of newspapers and periodicals have been called upon to meet a situation unprecedented in the history of the publishing business, due to the increased price of paper and other expenses of production.
"The members of Christian Science Society, Zurich, assembled in business meeting, desire to express to you and to the contributors of the war relief fund of The Mother Church their deep sense of gratitude for the generous donations sent to this country.