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Exploring in depth what Christian Science is and how it heals.

SCIENTIFIC RELIGION

Through the study of Christian Science many are gaining a better understanding of God and of man's relationship to Him and are proving for themselves the efficaciousness of this Science and its ability to heal the ills that beset mankind. In "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany," the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, writes ( pp.

OUR SONSHIP WITH GOD

One very important point in Christian Science is the doctrine of man's sonship with God. This significant thought, which resounds in the New Testament, is especially adapted to rouse the interest of troubled mankind.

"LORD, THAT I MAY RECEIVE MY SIGHT"

The poignant cry of longing to receive sight, both physical sight and spiritual insight, has rung through the centuries. The outwardly blind and the inly blind have reached for the light that would lead them out of their darkness.

PERMANENT HEALING VERSUS TEMPORARY RELIEF

Recently , a friend of the writer's, having called a Christian Science practitioner to treat her for a nervous condition, remarked how quickly she had received relief. She added that she always did get help when these attacks occurred.

DEMONSTRATING THE AFFLUENCE OF OUR GOD

Our beloved Master, Christ Jesus, never lacked anything that he needed or ever had less than the dominion required for advancing his holy purpose. In all of his works, we may note a sense of abundance.

OVERCOMING HUMAN WILL

Every sincere Christian Scientist is continually striving to perfect his healing capacity so that he may be instant in relieving his fellow men from suffering, and also that he may bring about the quick, decisive healings which best promote the Cause of Christian Science. He gains these desired results by overcoming human will with the divine energy of Spirit.

TEACHING THE CHILDREN

One of the rewarding privileges that come to a member of a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, is the opportunity to teach in the Sunday School. This experience holds a blessing for teacher and pupil when it is approached as another opportunity to demonstrate Christian Science.

LIFE DOES NOT END

Because of the purity of her thought and her receptivity to divine guidance, Mary Baker Eddy was able to make many wise provisions which have proved helpful to those who have accepted the religion she founded. Mrs.

OUR "LOVE-WORK FOR THE CHURCH"

"COMMAND THE SITUATION"

What can be done about tropical storms and other seemingly irresistible forces? Warnings are given of the development of violent storms, and work is done for the safeguarding of life and property presumed to lie in their path. These precautionary measures do not attempt to check the winds, because at this point in human achievement it is generally believed that nothing can be done to eliminate the power behind this peril.