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Every latest interpretation of truth, if it is in the line of its natural evolution, must be a new point of view, or utter some new emphasis that has not had place before. Is it not possible that we see a ray of first truth emitted by what is called "Christian Science "that may break forth into a great light? The trouble is that the rising, advancing gleams, so surely needed by men, shine unrecognized and go unheeded, or, worse, are declared to be darkness.
"That your faith might not stand in the wisdom of men; but in the power of God. " 1 Cor.
How do the children in Boston work for the Children's Fund for Mother's Room?" is a question often asked. Since so many are desirous of knowing more about this work, a brief history of our modus operandi may not prove amiss in the Journal pages.
The glorious Revelation of Divine Science, which Love has brought to this age, is a gift so priceless that it seems to me, we as yet, scarcely appreciate it. The power of the Light is wonderful, infinite above all material expression, yet so lovingly has it been given to us, that even a child, a beginner in this Science, can catch gleams here and there, and be encouraged to press forward in this grand work.
Dear Fellow workers in Christian Science :— We are called to make a demonstration of our profession. The hour is come wherein we can bless ourselves in granting the request made by our Teacher.
Christian Scientists , to whom Truth has revealed the quickest and best way to relieve human suffering, are often unjustly accused of being cold, heartless, and indifferent to the claims of suffering. This charge would never have been made, had humanity learned that talking continually of sin, sickness, and sorrow, is no way to lessen them, but only adds to their seeming intensity and duration.
Again it is proven in the demonstration of Christian Science that Divine Love meets every human need, as our textbook assures us it will. The Spirit which gave birth to Science and Health, ripened into further action in the Journal, and the students were asked to protect it.
"For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. "— Matt.
Two farmers are each sowing a field. The land lies side by side with only a close fence between, which prevents their seeing each other.
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.