Christian Scientists,
in their endeavor to present the teachings of their religion in a way which will not too violently conflict with the views of those with whom they may be talking, are sometimes unconsciously under the temptation to color their statements or modify their practices to suit the previous concepts of their auditors.
Much
is being said and done these days, through the press and other public propaganda, to exploit the healing of the sick by material means, and to foster the impression that only through such expedients can they be healed.
Perhaps
no symbolism of the Scripture writings is more forceful than that attached to the word rock, which stands first of all for demonstrable Truth, the Christ-idea.
In
view of the present rapid growth of Christian Science and the interest taken in it by people of all classes, it is well to remember that the formation of churches and societies for the promulgation of this religion is the means which Mrs.
Throughout
all Christian lands unnumbered thousands daily offer up the prayer, "Thy will be done in earth, as is in heaven," but few perhaps realize its tremendous significance or the scope of its inclusiveness.
Much
is deservedly said these days of the heroism and faithfulness of those who in the crowded field hospitals are working day and night to do what they can to relieve the ever increasing army of brave men shot down in the tragic stupidity of war.
The
series of articles appearing in The Christian Science Journal under the title "Progress of Christian Science," discloses the fact that only a few years have elapsed since practically all of the churches whose history is there given were composed of but the Scriptural "two or three" gathered together in the Master's name.
