Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-01-14

in us which was also in Christ Jesus;
to love one another; and to be meek,
mereiful, just and pure"
published by permission.)
Bible Students,
In reply to the question, "Did you
ever hear of a Christian Scientist GO
ing to the Bible to be curedf" let me
say that the whole purpose of this
commentary, "Science and Health" is
to turn the student thereof reverently,
trustiugly and understandingly to the
Scriptures, and it is proverbial that
Christian Scientists as people study
their Bible and depend upon it's prom
ises as do no other body of Christians,
and the signs which follow convince
them that their dependence is not in
vain.
Advocates of Prayer.
To the fourth reported objection
that Christian Science "destroys pray
err and communion with God,'' the
Christian Scientist cannot do better
than point to the results of his daily
prayer and desire, which are made evil
dent in happier, purer and more satis-
factory living, and better physical as
well as spiritual health for which he
has deep gratitude to God and great
er love for fellow-man. The opening
paragraph of the Christian Science
, textbook is pertinent to this subject;
''The prayer that reelaims the sinner
and heals the sick is an absolute faith
that all things are possible to God
spiritual understanding of Him
an unselfsh love. Regardless Of what
another may say or think on this sub
iect, I speak from experience. Prayer,
watching and working, combined with
self -immolation, are Gods gracious
means for accomplishing whatever has
been done successfully for the Chris
tianization and health of mankind"
Only Misconception.
The fifth objection is said to have
been made as charge that Christian
Science "teaches falsehood and teach
es people to be false" Christian Sci
entists can thoroughly appreciate that
their earnest critic is here struggling
with his own sense of what he deems
the Inconsistencies Of this doctrine,
and they are perfectly willing to let
al, % hA i,
or falsity of that to which they ad-
here, firmly believing that in due sea-
son even this good Christian antago-
mist may change his estimate of them
Judge Not.
AS to the sixth and last objection,
our critic is grossly mistaken if he as
sumes Christian Science to be devoid
of sympathy with the sorrowful and
sad Surely the loving effort to quiet
ly and peacefully turn the contempla-
tion of the distressed in mind or body
from their misfortunes TO brighter
and more confident hope in the eternal
goodness of God is true sympathy,
and the happy results of this course
have already frightened the path and
lightened the burden Of many a sor-
row-laden friend. In connection with
this point it is reported that the rev.
erend gentleman made reference to
the Masters memorable sermon ]"
and concluded his remarks by urging
his hearers to "brand Christian Sci
ence with disgrace and the contempt
il deserves and demands" May we
not further recall another portion Of
that same memorable sermon" in
which the wise counsel runs; "Judge
not that ye be not judged" aud the
Masters further comparison Of the
"mote and the beam"
Don't stihe Criticism.
In conclusion let me say that it is
not the desire of Christian Scientists
to avoid nor to stihe criticism, for
they claim not to have reached that
stage of infallible perfection which in
sures faultless action; however, IL is
believed they may justly insist In the
demand that those who constitute
themselves their critics shall at least
establish their competence through
true knowledge of the subject, and
that the criticisms made by assertion,
or by quotation, be in accord with
fact rather than falsehoOd.
Should Be Doors Of the Word.
No doubt the worthy pastor Of the
Christian church is sincerely consci'
entious in his sense Of duty in attack
ing that which he thinks Christian
Science TO be, and thereby he expects
to benefit and protect those over whom
he holds spiritual guard however, IT
may be well to reflect that history does
noL vet reeord the upbuildin0 and