Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-06
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III tHe Olu leSIdment narratives we can find a long list of works wrought by the power of God, through the faith of those who confidently relied upon Him. Moses transformation of the rod into q serpent: the leprous hand, and it's healing; the passage through the Red Sea; the sweetening of the waters of Marah: the falling of the mama from the skies; the production of water from the rock; the healing 70. Miriam's leprosy; Elijah's increase Ot the widows meal and oil the rais- ing of the widows son from death; the rain which <fsll in answer 10 prayer; the translation of Elijah, the Geliverance of the Hebrew boys from the fiery furnace, and the preServ ation of Daniel from the lions are all i'm portant records of Gods power. and the direct result Of the operation tf divine law.
 These Old Testament Wonders are greatly intensified in theif signif;- canoe to humanity by the works of the man Jesus and his apostles. in the:" adherence to the same law. The thousands who wee healed. and tne power he exert over all materia! conditions and forces, give striking evidence that not only did he havH the unbounded faith in God evinced by the patriarchs, but that he understood the operation of divine law and it's practical use in earthly life
 By adhering strictly to the o:igiru. divine law and turning away from all false gods in matter; by giving 10 ,r1o ] power evcrlastingly due His holy name. following as closely as they can th4 commandments of the master Meta physician. Christian Scientists are ,o- day healing the sick and reforming the sinne,S-in a measure repeatine the works of the patriarchs and Christ Jesus.
 SEEKING PRACTICAL RELIGION
 Thoughtful mon are beginning to realize that religion must be more than a mere belief They are learn ing that it cannot be inherited. trans fer.ed. or adopted: that it is not the cHattel of any particular organization or church, and that it is not acquired by fasting or feasting. They are ask ing for more practical religion: for
  alism and more spirituality. less creed and more works; less scholasti- cism and more truth.
 Humanity wants to know God--the God of Abraham. Isaac and Jacob, the God of the prophets and of Christ Jesus. They want a God whom they may know as Father. kind. merciful, just, truc-who. as the psalmist says, ''forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases: a God who hides not Himself rom His children. but desires that they should know Him: God who is a very present heln in time of trouble.
 The religions of the world have failed to answer the hearts appeal. The searcher for Truth has heen made tc believe that nothing definite can be known until the portals of human existence close behind him. The man who is hungry and thirsty will seek food and drink wherever he can find it, and the same is true of him who is hungry and thirsty for spiritual food and drink.
 Christian Science is doing much to satisfy this craving hy giving men a scientific. demonstrahle relgion, 'e~ lieion not so much of preaching as of works. Thousands unon thousands have been touche d hv this ministry of redemption, healing and regeneration Every sorrow comforted, every pain relieved. every sin overcome. every misfortune reduced. every prejudice annulled every disease healed by tn" power of God proves the efficacy of divine law: makes man more rever- ent toward God, and more gentle and tolerant toward his fellow man. Christian Scientists know God not as a magnified personality. but as Mind the Mind which is infinite good infinite Love. infinite Life. infinite Truth. All that mon know that is good. true and worthy is the mani festation or expression of divine Mind. God is the Mind of man. and divine law demands that man snail have no other God, hence no other Mind.
 GOD AS LOVE.
 The favorite appellaion of Chris tan Scientists for God is Love Ihe word Love eXr"f sses the divine na- ture and the tender relation between God and His creation. Moved wlth an upwelling flood of gratitude TOT the conscious sense of Immanuel. or "God with us." men in all ages have tried to image Forth the depth oi Gods love for His children: but no human thought can conceive it. or hu- man tongue express it. even when most aware of His brooding tender ness and watchful care.
 "For the love of God is broader!
 Than the measure of mans mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
 The unwavering affection of a mother for her little ones tperhaps the most perfect love human beings can know) is but a reflection of the dl- vine, the ever-ready and willing arm of protection. the tireless attention; the loving admonition, the bountlful provision of God for His own. David sang of Him as a shepherd au&r l. l : | | <rtSN <.NN