The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

Christian Science is satisfactorily answering questions and solving problems which have baffled and perplexed mankind for centuries Perhaps the correct answer to these questions and the solution to the problems have not been found be- fore because they have not been approached from the right stand point.
 Christian Science is teaching mankind how to think correctly.
 Many of you here may have ques- tions which you hope Christian Sci- ence can answer for you. This very hope, which brings most of you here, places you, to a certain degree, in an attitude of receptivity to Truth. In the case of some of you, this hopeful receptivity has reached a state of joyful expectancy. This, l believe you will readily admit, indl- cates qualities of thought. If so, then you will agree with me before we start that whatever your need may appear to be, 1t must be dealt with through your thinking. What ever change in your present experi- ences you would like to take place you desire, primarily, peace of mind.
 Since we have gathered here to ascertain how Christian Science answers your questions, we shall ex- anime Its teachings in regard to them. The word science" comes from the Latin word "scire." to know. Then Christian Science is knowledge of Christianity, the Science of Life, the facts that govern being, the truth about God and man, and the uni- verse, and their relationship. Chris tian Science Is based upon the teach ings of the Bible, the inspired word of the Scriptures. It does not deviate frorn the Christianity which Jesus taught, demonstrated. and lived.
 Discovery of Christian Science
 Mary Baker Eddy the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, was specifically prepared for this spiritual revelation during many yea1B before 1t came to her. From early childhood she was an earnest student of the Bible, and 1t was to this Bible that she turned for com fort, guidance, and enlightenment in times of stress. Was 1t extraordinary or unnatural. then, that in the hour of greatest need, when all human aid had failed, when she was pronounced fatally injured from fall, following many years of invalidism, she should els kS hn lat alAVaA HV,ittN hnN nitfn0 She turned to the book of Matthew, and in following Jesus healing ministry, so familiar and dear to her, for the first time she perceived the spiritual import behind those heal ings, and glimpsed something of the power of divine Mind, God, which operated in what we have believed to be miracles. So positive and vital was this illumination that she arose from her bed, where she had been left to die, revived and vigorous. dressed, and went in to the astounded and incredulous assemblage of friends and relatives.
 To some this might have been satisfaction enough; she was re- stored, whole; but the desire to place this healing truth within reach of all mankind became sacred responsi- bility to her. So she separated her. self from all other activity, and in seclusion for three years probed and pondered the truths within the Scriptures, subjected them to the broadest possible tests, and on page 406 of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" the textbook which was the result of this search, she states unreservedly, "The Bible contains the recipe for all healing"
 It Is not strange, then, that you should turn to this Science to still the anxiety and unravel the per- plexities that trouble you.
 Jesus
 Centuries ago, we are told In the Gospel of John, Nicodemus, a great scholar, went to Jesus under cover of the night, perhaps lest anyone might wonder that he, with his store of material knowledge, should be seeking information from the humble Nazarene, who was not looked upon as man of letters.
 Jesus at once saw that the reason