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matism, hernia. catarrh, pulmo-
airy tuberculosis. fibroid tumor,
spinal deformity, cataract, vavular
disease of the heart, asthma, can
Ger, Bright's disease, dropsy( indi-
gestion, bltIldress deafness. &c
zenfa, unhappiness, bad disposition,
insanity, infidelity, alcoholism, to-
bacco habit, and criticism. Similar
authenticated testimonies will be
found weekly in the Christion Sci
ence Sentinel, and monthly in The
Christian Science Journal.
The Amazing Book
Most impressive of all, no doubt,
will be your discovery of the aston
ishing fact that every case record
ed in those hundred pages was
healed solely as the result of read
ing with an open mind Mrs. Eddy's
notable book, or as the result of
having it read. Could there be more
convincing argument in support of
the claim that Science and Health
is an inspired volume? Will the
prayerful perusal of any other
known book enable one systemati-
cally to uproot inveterate sin and
cure so-called incurable disease?
Again. should further evidence be
needed in order to prove that the
author of this BOOK must have been
uncommonly close to God?
If, however. the unprejudiced lis
tener should still question the di-
vine origin of Christian Science, he
has only to study his Bible in the
light which Science and Health
throws upon its revered pages. Then,
wonder of wonders, he will find
himself, by beginnings, either small
or great, actually practicing divine
healing in obedience to the Mas
ter's command, H e al the sick,
cleanse the leperS. raise the dead,
cast out devils: freely We have re-
ceived. freely give
Reward of Righteousness
During its comparatively brief
history. Christian Science and its
Discoverer and Founder have been
subjected to the persecution which
awaits, in one form or another,
every pioneer departure from Gus
tomary belief. especially when TAX
en- in the realm Of religion. Never
theless, it csn be truthfully said
even at this early date, that, of
all the questions knocking for ad-
mittance at the door of human
consciousness, none is so insistent
as Christian Science More and
more, it is becoming a topic of
enlightened thought and conversa-
ton. No longer can one look upon
oneself as a well-informed person
unless one knows something first
hand and authentic about Christian
Science.
And surely, in order to acquaint
oneself with any subject. one would
naturally appeal to the teaching
of its foremost exponent; one would
naturally resort to the writings of
its revelator! In this connection,
let it be understood clearly that
Christian Science is expounded or
fully, and finally in the
writings of Mary Baker Eddy, who,
under Gods directing, was spiritu-
ally prepared to carry out this
divine commission. Obviously, the
healing power Of divine Truth and
Love can be invoked successfully
only by those who are loving and
true.
The worlds discoverers have been
the worlds benefactors, because
their work has helped mankind to
abandon limited for less limited
points of view. But Mary Baker
Eddy's discovery of the divine Prin-
ciple underlying the healing works
of the prophets, Christ Jesus, and
the apostles, surpasses in impor-
tance all other discoveries, because
it reveals the basis Of harmonious,
indestructible, eternal existence, and
shows how spiritual truths can be
effectually employed to solve human
problems. The effect upon the
world of this discovery is already
1t is leavening with
good every mode of human thought
and activity. Writing on page 1862
of Science and Health Mrs. Eddy
says. The effect of this Science is
70 efi- tho h,-y,,a,, ,,a..,I m a nba,,Uo
of base, on which it may yield to
the harmony of the divine Mind. &"
To illustrate: A year or more ago,
a retired newspaper man Che was
not a Christian Scientist told me
that at one time he lived in a
suburban community. q particular
group of whose residents were noted
for gossiping and other phases Of
evil speaking Suddenly, however
he realized that great change
for the better was taking place.
Upon inquiry he learned that one
of the group had been healed by
Christian Science after ordinary
medical means had failed. Impress
ed by this healing, observing neigh
bors were turning TO Christian Sci
ence also. Then Christian Science
church sprang up. Eventually the
community became an cutstandingly
harmonious and progressive one,
and my former newspaper friend
said that he attributed it mainly
IN tho healing Influence of Mrs
Eddy's teaching.
Utilization of Law
Notwithstanding the important
part which scientific discoveries