Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

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rather as an affirmation of God
perfection and ever-presence, Hi
Infinite power to do for one and al
what must be best II one questions
or doubts our heavenly Fathers abil
ity or willingness to establish good
iall the petitions in the world woulC
not remedy the evils he accepts
Christian Scientists take the Lords
Prayer as a message of perfect faith
hope, and enduring substance. 1t:
spiritual Interpretation, given in thC
Christian Science textbook (pp. 16
IL, enables one to see that in the
Science of the Christ there is nc
passive profession. impractical OF
indefinite thinking, no discourage
ment or vain hope Viewed in Chris
ton Science, prayer is Just ac-
Acknowledgement of God and His Christ
OF Science-what Truth is and what
| il does It unites thought with action,
words with. service, prayer with heal
ing, and obedience with lOving-kind-
ness. Through The daily study of the
Bible and Mrs. Eddy's writings, her
followers have found an abundant
measure of health, joy, and peace.
The Ministry Of Truth
AT this point it may interest you
to hear about healing accomplished
entirely by Christian Science pray
er A young girl about fourteen years
cid was confined in children's hos
pital where surgeons had pronounced
her seriously i'll of tuberculosis of
the spine. Her parents were informed
that in order to speed the healing it
would be necessary TO change a plas-
tic cast for a solid one in which she
must remain for a long period. Dur
ing this time she would not be able
TO move any part of her body except
her head and arms. TerrOrized by
the picture. the child and her parents
questioned everyone they knew as to
the possibility of other medical or
surgical aids. An associate of her
father. one who had been wonder
fully benefited by Christian Science,
asked him if he would be willing TO
trust his laughter to it's care. He
consented, as he felt anything would
be better tina the course proposed
by the surgeons The child appeared
hungry for help and willingly took
up the study of the Christian Science
textbook In several weeks she be-
gan to walk. unassisted. a few days
later she realized that she was en-
tirely we'll and normal in every way,
The young girl then enrolled in
Christian Science Sunday School,
where she learned somewhat of the
process of her healing. About eight
years have Dassed since she was cur
cd of the illness and inability to walk.
When seen few months ago. she
came running up to tell how perma-
nent the cure had proved to be.
The healing vas direct result of
Christian Science prayer or treat
ment. and the child's own Obedient
response in studying and applying the
law of Love. The Lord is my shep-
herd ~ lie restOTeth my soul. i.
Yea. though / walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, | will
fear no evil; for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me" Witnesses TO the healing could
not fail TO see that whereas the
young girl had passed through the
valley, her spisitual sense of God
had been renewed, her health re-
stored through prayer alone. Not
single other means of healing had
lleen used
The practice of Christian Science
demonstrates the value of arOusing
human thought TO a higher, more
spiritual perception of the divine Or
der, TO truer concept of religious
service and what it means Real Sci
ence knows no failure, cannot pOssi-
bly, agree TO unanswered prayer Su-
preme in being and perfect in nature,
its human demonstration must of ne
cessity depend upon the receptivity
and spiritual-mihdedness of the stu
dent, his ability to understand. know.
love. and serve the good. Christian
Science is an active religion, known
hest by its works. Fruitage is its
very being, a substantial faith that
ultimates in deeds or proof
Some months ago it was my privi- |
lege to listen 10 minister of an
church as he publicly re-
lated an experience he had had. He !
told of an incident which had Oc-
Cured in his church II was Of vital |
to MIN. His story helps TO
prove what earnest Christian men
and women want and need, but do |
not always md where they are look
ing for Il. One day a member Of his |
= most sincere thinker,
.ppToached TO ask him if il were not
possible for one 10 thoroughly under
stand Christ Jesus and his wonderful
works. Speaking TO the minister he
said: Wont you please prepare a
sermon filled with everything you
tnow OF Christi" JoyOusly his pastor
accepted the call. TO the work he /
save most cOusecrated effort
The following Sunday after the
DISCOURSE was given. the pastor re-
ired to his study. eagerly awaiting
he approach OF the other man.
'lually he came: but his steps were
agging. and in his eyes no CLINT
If inspiration appeared. What's
vrOng?" said the minister. Didn't
please you? Have l not helped to
the doubt?' The man re-
,lied: THAT was the finest sermon
ever heard For it ! thank you
rom the bottom of my heart. Intel
] was greatly moved and
thoroughly convinced. But am sorry
o say there is no real spiritual coll
'ictiOn. Is there no one to help me
,ain what need?' What could that
inc minister say TO such an inquiry?
Without the Science of religion and
he proofs il provides in the actual
lealing of doubt, discouragement,
md sin. could words. however sin
ere, intellectual, and honest. ever
substitute for the deeds the Master