Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-07-26

OiO hi6hCi hopc3 duu lis GutCU OIl
man is mainly thiS-that what one
knows of him, on examination one is
compelled to think genuine, whoever
did 1T. A Christian Scientist verltieS
his calling. Choose ye.
When, by losing ones faith in
matter and sin, one finds the spirit of
Truth. then he practises the Golden
Rule spontaneously: and obedience TO
this rule Spiritualizes man, for the
worlds nolens vOlenS cannot enthrall
1T. Lust. dishonesty, sin, diSables the
student; it precludes the practice or
efficient teachings of Christian Science,
the truth OF mans being.
The Scripture reads: He that
taketh not his cross, and follOweth
after me, is not worthy of me-" On
this basis, how many are following the
Way-Shower? We follow Truth only
as we follow truly, meekly, patiently.
spiritually, blessing saint and sinner,
with the leaYen of divine Love, which
woman has put into ChriStendOm and
medicine.
A genuine Christian Scientist loves
Protestant and Catholic, ID. d. and M
D.,-loveS all who loyeS God, good; and
he loves his enemies. 1t will be found
that, instead of opposing, such as in
dividual SubseryeS the interests of
both medical faculty and Christianity,
and they thrive together, learning
that Mind-pOwer is goodwill toward
men. Thus unfolding the true metal
in character, the iron in human nature
rusts away; honesty and justice, not
'just lce," characterize the seeker
and finder of Christian Science.
Thanks for the railroad company's
courtesy; long live that railroad
management, in which mans man
for a. thatr'
The pride of place or power is the
prince of this world that hath nothing
in Christ. Our great Master said;
Except We become as little child,
ye cannot enter the kingdom of
heaven"-the reign of righteousness,
the glory of good, healing the sick and
saving the sinner. The height of my
hope must remain. Glory be to Thee,
Thou God most high and nigh.
Whatever is not divinely natural
and demonstrably true in ethic, philos-
Ophy, or religion is not of God and
originates in the minds Of mOrtalS. 1t
is the Adam dream according to the
Scriptural allegory, wherein man is
supposed to start from dust and
woman to be the outcome of mans
rib,-marriage Synonymous with
legalized lust, and the offspring of
sense the murdererS of their brothers!
Wholly apart from this mortal
dream, this illnsion and deluSion of
sense, Christian Science comes to re-
veal man as Gods image, His idea,
co-eXistent with Him--and God Civ
ing all and man having all that God
gives. Whence, then, came the crea-
tion of matter, sin, and death, mortal
pride and power, prestige or privilege?
The first commandment Of the He
brew Decalogue. "Thou shalt have
no other gods before me-" and the
Golden Rule are all-in-all of Chl listian
Science. They are the spiritual ideal
ism and realism, which. " hen realized,
constitute Christian Scientist, heal
the sick, reform the sinners, and rob
the grave of its victory.
The spiritual understanding, which
demonstrates Christian Science, en-
ableS the deyout Scientist to worship,
not an unknown God, but Him whom.
understanding ever in part. he con-
tinues to love more and to serve
better.
Beloved, am not with you in propria
persona at this memorable Dedication
and Communion season, but am with
you in spirit and in truth, lovingly
thanking your generosity and fidelity,
and saying virtually what the prophet
said; "Continue to choose whom ye
will serve"
Forgetting the Golden Rule and in
dulging sin, men cannot serve God;
they cannot demonstrate the Omnip-
Otence of divine Mind. that heals the
sick and the sinner. Human will may
meSmerize and miSlead man; divine
wisdom, never. Indulging deceit is
like the defendant arguing for the
plaintiff In favor of decision, which
he knows will be turned against him.
self.
We cannot serve two masters. Do
we love God supremely? Are we
honest, just, faithful? Are we true
to ourselves? "GOd is not mOcked." !"
Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall
he also reap" To abide in our un-
Selfed better self, is to be done forever
with the sins of the flesh, the wrongs
OF human life, the tempter and tempta-
ton, the smile and deceit OF damna-
tlol. When we have overcome sin in
all its forms. men may revile US and
despitefully use US. and we shall re-
joice, 'for great is our reward in
heaven"
You have dexterously and wisely
provided for The Mother Church OF
Christ, Scientist. a magnificent Tenn
pie wherein to enter and pray.
Greatly impressed and encouraged
thereby, deeply do l thank you fol
this proof Of your progress, unity and
love.
The modest edifice Of The Mother
Church of Chrisf Gcianfiaf hogan