The Alaska citizen., 1916-07-31

delivered by PF0t. Hermann . fei ing. C. s. B. of Concord N H, a member of the Board of LeCtureship IT.. Mother Church The First Church of Christ. Scientist in Bos, ton. Mas ssachusetts. at The Aud torium Fairbanks. Alaska. under the auspices of Christian Science So I.Iy q. Fairbanks The lecturer was introduced by Guy B Erwin first reader of the society, who said in part:
 You have been invited to listen this afternoon to lecture on Chris ton Science, and it is indeed grati- lying to see so many showing an interest in this new-old religion.
 Christian Science is not endeavor- ing to establish a new standard oi Christianity. but, on the contrary, to re-establish the standard set up by Jesus Christ and to teach that rhe works ne did may be done again Christian Science atf1rms that Gods law is unchanging; that it is never held in suspension, but is the same yesterday, today and for ever" that God is, as the Bible declares. the Father above, with whom is no variableness neither shadow of turning" and it is the understanding of this devine Prin- ciple that heals today as it healed in the days of the Master and as it always will heal when correctly ap- piled.
 A Christian Science lecture is not intended as a defense of Chris tian Science, nor is it an attack or anyone's religious beliefs. It is only one of the means adopted for bring ing a correct statement of Christian Science to public attention,-not for the purpose of proselyting and gain ing converts,-but to give intelligent information to the real seekers after the truth desire for which has brought you here today.
 Professor Herring said
 Surely one of the most important questions to mankind is that ot healing; the healing of sin, sickness. sorrow, and suffering. the attain ment Of health, happiness. success and peace The whole world is in need e healing, and it is very eyi- dent that there is a great demand for some better means of healing the ills of the world than is in gen eral use today.
 From the Gospels We learn that Christ Jesus, our Saviour, was the Great Physician, the Divine Healer who has for all time set the standard of perfect healing before humanity. That many do not believe in his Gospel is due to the fact that they do not fully understand his teach ing, especially the true nature and philosophy of the so-called miracles which he performed. His ethical teachings are in measure quite generally accepted even by agnos- ties; although the records of his his divine mission, meet with dis sent from many of the cultured peo- pie of today.
 The Gospels record many instances of the healing Of physical disease by Christ Jesus. He restored a withered hand; he healed cripple. and a man born blind; he healed cases of paralysis, leprosy. dropsy, hemorrhage, epilepsy, violent insani- ty, and he raised the dead; although these modern terms are not always used in the Bible.
 In St. Matthew we read:
 And Jesus went about all Galilee teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom. and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers dis eases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatics, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them"
 And behold, there came a leper and worshipped him. saying Lord if thou wilt, thou canst make mo clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, will; be thou clean And immedi ately his leprosy was cleansed."
 Furthermore he specifically com manded his disciples that they should continue the healing work, counseling them:
 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hanl Heal the sick. cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils; free ly ye have received, freely give"
 "Verily verify, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do: because I go unto my Father"