Christian Science is Practical
The Dayton Evening Herald
The evasive answers, that healing the sick as practised by Jesus and his disciples was for their age alone, does not satisfy the honest Bible student. With diseases becoming more complicated as medical colleges increase, is there not as great need to-day, as in the first year of the Christian era, that these works be repeated? Jesus said, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father" (John, 14 : 12). This is the record left of Jesus' disciples, "And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following" (Mark, 16 : 20).
In a monthly periodical called Progress, issued by The University Association, in the interests of University and World's Congress Extension, these questions were asked : "How did Jesus heal sickness and sin ? How can we? What evidence of this doctrine can be given ?" For ages both sage and philosopher have pondered these questions, but it remained for Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy to work out the solution and show to the world that Christianity has a principle which is fully set forth in her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Thus primitive Christianity is re-established, and the understanding gained as to how Jesus healed sickness and sin, and how we can, and how we must do likewise if we would be obedient to his command, "And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick" (Matthew, 10 : 7, 8). He did not use nor command his disciples to use material remedies, but through his word the multitudes were healed.
An inquirer asks, "Has there been any healing done in Dayton? Are there any living witnesses here?" In Biblical language we would say, "Come and see." At the Wednesday evening meetings of this church, to which the public are cordially invited, many instances of healing have been given.
Two members testified to being healed of nervous prostration that medical skill could not reach, and at a time when death stared them in the face.
A gentleman in giving his experience, stated that he spent seventeen years searching for health, traveling from one part of the country to another, consulting the best physicians to be found, but could not get relief. As a last resort, he sought Christian Science, and was healed of paralysis, paroxysms, and catarrh.
Another man told of the condition he was in prior to seeking Christian Science, and what this Truth had done for him. For ten years he sought help from physicians in Boston, Cincinnati, and Dayton. They informed him that he had Bright's disease, liver trouble, and lung trouble (the lungs were partly gone, according to their diagnosis), and all hope of being well again had fled. "Man's extremity" was found to be "God's opportunity," for through Christian Science he was healed.
A lady spoke of the practical application of Christian Science in the home. When this Truth was presented to her she was in poor health and poverty-stricken, but through Christian Science those bonds were broken, bringing health instead of sickness, plenty instead of poverty. She also spoke of the healing of her little girl of defective eyesight.
Another mother told her experience in raising a family of children. Through Christian Science diseases were overcome in one third of the time required by materia medica, and it had never failed to bring relief when fully trusted.
Many other testimonials were given. The healing of severe trouble of the eyes that specialists could not reach, resulted in converting a household from infidelity to Christianity.
A gentleman stated that he never knew what it was to be well until he heard of Christian Science, having been in poor health since a child.
A lady spoke of being healed of a complication of diseases of twenty-five years' standing. Another testified of being healed of rheumatism, with which she had been troubled for twelve years, a portion of this time being unable to walk.
A father told of the healing of his son of hip disease, ossified joints, partial deafness, and the morphine habit.
There were some instances mentioned of the desire for tobacco and intoxicating drinks overcome. Other instances could be cited. Fuller details of healing will be given to any inquirer who may call at the meetings.
Most people needing help seek Christian Science as a last resort, after the doctor could give no encouragement. Fully seventy-five per cent of the cases brought to Christian Science for treatment are healed, and when a better understanding of God's law is attained greater will be the result.
No one can be treated in Christian Science for a physical aliment, and not be made better morally and spiritually. While Christian Scientists are grateful for the physical healing, they value the moral and spiritual healing more highly.—The Dayton Evening Herald.