Articles

Read 1 John, 4th chapter. Since taking up the study of the Bible in the light of Divine Science, the word Love has probably been upon our lips more frequently than at any previous time.

It is an old story of the Scotch Presbyterian who said: "That the devil is bad you can tell by his very name; for, if you take away the d it is evil, and take away the de it is vile, and take away the dev it is ill, so that he is an ill, vile, evil devil!".

A Sermon preached in Chickering Hall, Boston, by the Pastor of the Church of Christ (Scientist). Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

When Grant was seven years old he came home from school one night feeling very badly, in belief. His head ached and he was feverish and restless all night.

Little Grace (three years old next December) is a great help to those about her. One day she was bitten on the lip, by some insect, and it soon became badly swollen.

Five year old May had a belief of Diphtheria. After she grew better, her father asked her what she had been having? "Well, first," she said, "I had a toothache, then a sore throat, then I had Christian Science and got well.

I write to tell you of a demonstration of my little girl, five years old last spring. She is a dear little Scientist; has been with me through two classes, and has perfect faith in Science.

There is such a calling out through the pages of the Journal for the little child to lead to the perfect praise of the Father, that I am irresistibly drawn to add to the sweet note of praise welling up from the pure heart of innocence, until the light of Life shines out so clearly through their sayings. Before coming into the freedom of Christian Science I was of the strictest sect, an Hydropathist and Hygienist.

Through the children's department of the Journal, I believe, we were first awakened to the good work of children in Christian Science. We also learned, by the various reports, what a beautiful, natural light they are, when given their rightful place in our Sunday Schools.

A beautiful demonstration of Love's presence and power has just come to me, and I hasten to "bring the disciples word. " The letter enclosing receipt for our donation to the Children's Fund arrived, and enclosed was a direct word from our Mother.