Articles

IN examining the teaching of Christian Science there may arise in the minds of beginners and critics some questions to which, as it appears to them, conceivable and satisfactory answers cannot be given. In this event, it should be remembered that questions to which satisfactory answers cannot be given arise in every philosophy and theology that men have believed in, before the advent of Christian Science, and so, even if such questions were involved in Christian Science, they would not be peculiar to it.

THE bearer of God's message must of necessity be God's messenger. At all times the vital question is whether the message be of God.

The faculty of being happy is destroyed by skepticism, artificial living, over-abuse; it is fostered by confidence, moderation, and normal habits of thought and action. Wherever life is simple and sane, true pleasure accompanies it as fragrance does uncultivated flowers.

Errors, like straws, upon the surface flow; He who would search for pearls must dive below. Dryden.

TO comprehend the constitutional rights of Christian Scientists, who do not elect to employ medical doctors, it is necessary to bear in mind certain fundamental principles of American government. While these ought to be familiar to all American citizens, an accurate statement thereof, from recognized authorities, will help to clarify the subject under discussion.

THE writer is in receipt of a letter from a man who has been an active member of an orthodox church for half a century, a man whose voice has been heard in earnest exhortation and prayer, and whose Christian character is above reproach. The claims of Christian Science, as to the lifegiving virtue in Christianity, have been brought home to him through the healing of a member of his family after the efforts of materia medica and his own prayers had failed to bring even temporary relief.

My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE comprehends so much, that we cannot pretend to have learned it thoroughly, even after years of study. It is many-sided, yet withal simple.

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. — Jesus.

It is well stated in the Constitution of the State of Illinois that "A frequent recurrence to the fundamental principles of civil government is absolutely necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty. " Recent events have shown Christian Scientists that this admonition may well be heeded at this time, since it would appear that some people in our country deem it desirable so to regulate Christian Science by law as to prohibit its practice as a means of healing.