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WILLIAM B. JOHNSON, C.S.D
IN Science and Health (p. 427) it is said that "if it is true that man lives, this fact can never change in Science to the opposite belief that man dies. . . . Man's individual being can no more die nor disappear in unconsciousness than can Soul, for both are immortal. If man believes in death now, he must disbelieve in it when learning that there is no reality in death, since the truth of being is deathless." We recall, and are comforted by these statements, even as we note the passing on of our friend and associate, the late William B. Johnson, C.S.D., formerly Clerk of The Mother Church and member of The Christian Science Board of Directors.
Mr. Johnson before coming to Christian Science had proven the sterling courage and loyalty which afterward marked his career as one of the most prominent and faithful of Christian Scientists. When his adopted country needed his services as a soldier, he volunteered, and was for three years with the army of the Potomac. Through his own healing he became convinced that Christian Science is the truth, and in 1884 he studied with Mrs. Eddy, its Discoverer and Founder, after which he entered upon the practice of Christian Science healing. Mrs. Johnson was held in high esteem by his teacher, who recognized his worth, and in connection with his work for her he filled the office of secretary of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College Association and also acted as secretary of the National Christian Science Association. He held the office of Clerk of The Mother Church from 1887 until 1909, when he resigned both this office and that of Director, devoting himself successfully, from this time on, to the healing of the sick.
Through his long and faithful service to the cause in these various capacities, Mr. Johnson became well known to, and was beloved by, a great host of Christian Scientists, who were thoroughly appreciative of his loyalty and devotion to Christian Science, and to its Discoverer and Founder.
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August 5, 1911 issue
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TRUST GROWTH
REV. WM. P. MC KENZIE.
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UNDISTURBED
MARTHA HARRIS BOGUE.
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OUR SURE HERITAGE
M. E. PRUTZMAN.
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SALVATION
ELEANOR MONEY COUTTS.
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"JEHOVAH-JIREH"
MARY L. CUMMINS.
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THE TRUE TEACHER
RUTH F. RUNYON.
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FAITH IN GOD
HELEN WARD BANKS.
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Christian Science is the attempt to restore the teaching...
Frederick Dixon
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In the brief extracts, printed in a recent issue, of Dr. Cudlipp's...
Howard C. Van Meter
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Christian Science has been before the people more than...
Ezra W. Palmer
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WILLIAM B. JOHNSON, C.S.D
ARCHIBALD MCLELLAN
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HOLDING ON AND LETTING GO
JOHN B. WILLIS
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THE SAND AND THE ROCK
ANNIE M. KNOTT
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THE LECTURES
with contributions from A. J. Thorne, Herbert M. Haskell, George A. Wells, Wm. E. Robertson, Kirby S. Miller, Will H. Fischer
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I cannot express in words the thanks I owe to God, also...
WINNIE B. GIBSON with contributions from HARRY M. GIBSON
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I am glad to testify to the efficacy of Christian Science,...
EARL M. COLLINS
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It has often struck me that my neglect to acknowledge in...
DAVID FRANCIS THOMPSON
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The healing of a member of my family led me to attend...
MARIE E. CEFREY
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The following is an account of the healing of my wife,...
GEO. H. COOKE with contributions from MRS. G. H. COOKE
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FROM OUR EXCHANGES
with contributions from P. T. Forsyth, K. C. Anderson, Frank N. Riale, E. P. Powell, Ransom A. Greene