Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-03-22

ne6Q science.
he desires to become moro successful in
his chosen vocation. hoping thereby to
render a more effectual service to others;
II there are any evils to be overcome, any
good works to be done; II he feels the
need OF a greater freedom, a larger sense
OF Gods love. or a more enduring con-
seriousness OF peace and harmony, Christian
Science will help him to attain the reali-
cation of his hopes. AS thought Is awak-
ened to perceive the realities Of spiritual
being. he will comprehend more fully the
deep significance of the Masters loving
benediction, 10. I am with you Away"
and he viii be inspired with a greater de-
sire TO understand and acknowledge God
Christian Science has restored the teach
ing and practice OF primitive Christianity.
which included the healing OF sickness as
we'll as the overcoming of sin, and so has
enlarged the borders of Christian activity.
1t Is causing men to see that the Chris
tian religion is based on divine Prin-
ciple which can be understood and dem
onstrated. The Christian religion is the
most potent influence for good the world
has ever known, and the better 1t Is under
occupies in human affairs.
ALL CLASSES TAKE
UP CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Because of the great good Christian
Science has accomplished, mon and women
Of all GLASSES arc conscientiously devoting
themselves to the study OF this subject
and earnestly striving to put its teach
ings into practice. There is a rapidly In
who rejoice TO be known Christian
Scientists. and 1t Is impossible to say how
many thousands are convinced of the truth
OF this teaching who, for various reasons,
have not as yet openly declared them
selves
Christian Science has rendered practical
the essential truths of the Scriptures. and
this is the reason for the marvellous
growth of our cause. AS Christian Scien-
lists. we believe in one God. as do all
other Christian people. This God Is the
only cause and creator. In st. Johns
gospel we read, "All things were made by
Him; and without Him was not any thing
power, omnipotence. Paul declares,
There is no power but OF God: the
powers that be are ordained of God"
We believe IN one Christ, the Savior Of
men. There is more other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we
must be saved" is the teaching of Holy
Writ. We accept the Scriptures as con-
tanning the revealed word of God: we be-
lieve IN the power and efficacy OF prayer;
We believe IN the triumph of good over
evil, right over wrong, and truth over
error. F'urthermore. 1t has been proved
that the highest type of manhood Ia at
tanned through living IN obedience to the
unchanging law of God as revealed in the
teachings and works Of Jesus Christ, the
Founder OF the Christian religion. Chris
tian Science has demonstrated that as
this law becomes more generally under
stood, and men are willingly obedient 70
it's requirements. the Immediate result is
the working out of countless problems
such magnitude as to discourage any at
tempt at their solution.
It is apparent to every one who has
given the mater any serious consideration,
that Christian Science departs from the
trend OF other religious doctrines. The
question naturally arises: Where, or how,
did Christian Science eriginate2 What
was it's starting pointf What was II that
gave to Christianity this new impetus.
demonstrating the divine energies of good
SOMETHING INVISIBLE
IN THE MULTIrUDES.
Every revealed truth. every important
discovery, every successful Invention,
every glorious achievement every unfold
ing OF good. bears faithful testimony TO
the fact that at some time there was one
who caught glimpse OF that which was
invisible to the multitudes. At first he
may have seen II were through
glass, darkly," but as the vision grew
clearer he was able to tell the people
something OK what he had perceived.
Then the eyes OF others were opened and
seen had 81 not been for the clear vision
I Of some one else.
In the same manner as other great
truths were discovered ad rendered prac-
teal Christian Science was brought 70
human recognition. There was one whose
spiritual perception was able 20 penetrate
the mists which obsoured the vison OF
others; one who reasoned more COR
recty and more faithful in making
a practical application OF what had al
ready been revealed. In this instance the
ture generations will regard her as among
the foremost thinkers OF her day. This
woman. Mary Baker Eddy, win be known
throughout the centuries as the Discev-
erer and Founder of Christian Science. for
such she was. No religious teacher OF
modern times reasoned along the Same
lines as she did neither has there been
anyone who arrived at the same definite
conclusions concerning God, man and the
universe. These conclusions are clearly
set forth in her writings
Mrs. Eddy was possessed OF a keen
analytical mind and deeply religious ma
ture. She was carefully Instructed by her
sound religious doctrine and was reared
amid surroundings well calculated TO
bring out the best In human nature: Tho
responsibilities OF a broader experience,
when she was called to leave her ia
theirs house and take her place in the
worlds activities afforded her abundant
opportunities to test the practical worth OF
her early training
Mrs Eddy was ever faithful to what she
believed about God and this Is the secret
her convictions and yet she always ex-
pressed kindly sympathy for the hon
esty and sincerity q those who held to
follow tho leadings OF truth, as they
understood truth, according to them the
Same sacred rights and privileges which
knew how to be faithful, constituent in the
endeayor TO make her life a blessing to
humanity. a loving friend to all who
mission. and whom tho time came she
was ready. She learned many Lessons In
the school OF bitter experience, but these
tasty to the teachings OF Holy WRIT, and
TO realize more fully that It is possible
for men TO trust God at eli times and to
out this preparation. and an earnest de-
sire TO understand spiritual things. she
might have passed through that wonder
full experience OF her restoration TO health.
NysFf1 tRz % hntg "a nNh
work had been accomplished.
Mrs. Eddy's healing IN 1868 was the
beginning Of new era In religious teach
good men and women had been healed
through pure, uplifting faith in Gods
goodness and love, but they accepted tho
stood-too deep for human comprehen-
sion. Mrs. Eddy pondered upon her ex-
closely than before and earnestly prayed
that she might so understand what had
healed her as to be the means of bring |
ing the priceless blessing of good health |
to others, even TO those more unfortunate |
than herself. Her prayer WIS answered |
and in the fulness Of time she discovered |
Che demonstrated the truth and avail !
ability Of her discovery by destroying sin |
and restoring many hopeless invalids TO |
perfect health. After she had proved her /
faith by her works. she taught others how |
to ZEAL the sick and reform the sinner |
by means Of this practical application of |
SPIRITUAL LehChluBb
Mrs EDDY was a most successful writer |
teacher, and leader. In all that she did |
she evidenced her fitness for the great |
work to which she was called. She was |
well prepared to go out into the unknown |
of a broader religious life, where |
in the sick are healed by the same means
as sinners are reformed, She met the |
Goliath Of materialism face to face and |
demonstrated the might, majesty and SUI
premacy Of the ever living God For many |
years she stood with staff in hand ready |
to move onward when God pointed the |