anaheim-gazette 1945-11-15

A Lecture on Christian Science Entitled Christian Science: Its Practical Application to Daily Problems by Sim Andrew Kolliner, G.S.B. of Saint Paul, Minnesota Given Sunday afternoon, November 11, 1945, at the Anaheim Union High School auditorium, under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Science, of Anaheim. Sponsored by the local Christian Science church, invitations were extended throughout this territory to other Christian Science congregations, as well as the general public. Similar lectures are sponsored periodically by each branch of The Mother Church, providing an opportunity by those who are not already students of Christian Science, to obtain a truthful analysis of this religious belief, and to gain some understanding of the teachings of Christian Science. The lecturer spoke substantially as follows: The lecturer spoke substantially as follows: Prenus: Christian Science lecture is a sacred experience for the one who gives it, as well as for those who receive it. Shakespeare's reference mention Mrs. Eddy's name in our church services to indicate the authenticity of that which is being read, and when we quote from her writings, we justly give her credit. Some us have her picture in our homes on offices. Surely this is no indicator that we deify or worship her. We are but giving her credit for what she has done for mankind in mothering the religion that has given us health satisfaction, and inspiration. She has given us a religion that is practical and demonstrable. Many of us owe our very existence to the teachings of Christian Science and we express our gratitude by our reverence for Mrs. Eddy and by our acknowledgment of her as the revelator of Truth to this age. In the early Christian church preaching and divine healing were united then during the Dark Ages. divine healing was largely forgotten and only the preaching remained. When Mrs. Eddy founded the Christian Science church, she reunited divine healing and preaching. This return to original Christianity is one of Mrs. Eddy's greatest contributions to mankind. God In the Christian science lecture "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Daker Eddy we find this illuminating statement (p. 190): "It is our ignorance of God. divine Principle, which produces apparent discord, and the right understanding of Him restores harmony." It is the right idea of God which is the Saviour of the race. A college professor, who was suffering from a nervous breakdown, turned to Christian Science for help. When he made his first visit to a Christian Science practitioner, it was pointed out to her professor that "God is good." The practitioner got an further; the professor held up his hand and said: "Stop! Please remember I am an educated man. I cannot accept such a naïve statement. I do not believe in God." The practitioner recognized the difficulty; the professor did not believe in a man-projected God; neither does the Christian Scientist. Accordingly the practitioner carefully explained God as the "great and He answered, "Not particularly." "Did you enjoy the testimonies?" He said, "Not especially." "Weel," she said, "for goodness sake! What was it that favorably impressed you?" He answered "It was the phrase that occurred in the first hymn. When orders come from heaven "(Christian Science Hymnal, No 92) This was the awakening he needed. He learned that he must first seek the kingdom of heaven, and then all things would be added unto him. The next day as he went about his business he realized that individuals or firms he not the real source of orders but that orders come from heaven." He did receive orders that day the next day, and each day thereafter, until finally his business w. re-established. It is gratifying to tell you one he became an earnest student of Christian Science. "Soul rebukes sense" (Science and Health p. 350) Soul refutes human sense or material consciousness and imparts a clear concept of the harmonious spiritual sense or consciousness which emanates from God Mrs. Eddy wrote: "If it were possible for the real senses I man to be injured, Soul could reproduce them in all their perfection; but they cannot be disturbed nor destroyed since they exist." Immortal Mind not in matter" (ibid. p. 488) A man in his middle eighties lost his sense of sight as the result of an operation on one of his eyes. The physician who operated offered no hope of recovery—in fact, said the man would always be totally blind. Christian Science practitioner who was called to assist the man did his work entirely by silent prayer, because the man could not see to read and understood no English. He humbly and persistently realized that the real senses of man exist in immortal Mind, not in matter." Hence, in the absolute sight "cannot be disturbed nor destroyed," but remains at the standpoint of perfection. This fervent prayer, including the right idea of Soul, man, and vision, was tangibly manifested by restored sight, and very soon the man was able to perform his normal duties. "Principle makes whole the dis- The lecturer spoke substantially as follows: The lecturer spoke substantially as follows: Prenus: A Christian Science lecture is a sacred experience for the one who gives it, as well as for those who receive it. Shakespeare's reference to mercy is also applicable to a Christian Science lecture: "It is twice blest: It blesseth him that gives and him that takes." In preparing a lecture, one turns prayerfully to God for guidance and inspiration. Every statement is based on the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, who wrote: "I have found nothing in ancient or in modern systems on which to find my own except the teachings and demonstrations of our great Master and the lives of prophets and apostles. The Bible has been my only authority I have had no other guide in 'the straight and narrow way' of Truth' (Science and Health, p 126). A Christian Science lecture is really God's message, which always inspires, regenerates and heals, so we all shall do well to expect immediate benefits. Discoverer and Founder: Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, has written that "to misunderstand Paul was to be ignorant of the divine idea he taught" (ibid. p 560). It naturally follows that one should have correct estimate of the author of Science and Health, in order to understand her teachings. Mrs. Eddy was a cultured New England woman who was brought in a Puritan household. From her youth, she was taught that the Bible is the Word of God and the spiritual guide of the ages. She also learned to turn to God in prayer for the solution of her problems. Many events in the history of Christian Science indicate that its discovery and founding are in accordance with God's divine plan. This plan can be traced through Wyckoff's transit of the Bible, Luther's protesting, the Puritans' coming to America for religious freedom, the devout religious thought of Mrs. Eddy's parents, and finally Mrs. Eddy's unusual spiritual preparation. Mrs. Eddy is better known as the Discoverer of Christian Science but it is well to remember that she was also its Founder. We are grateful that she did not stop with the discovery, but also founded Christian Science, thereby perpetuating her discovery and giving us the advantage of authorized churches. Sunday schools, lectures, and teaching as well as the many other activities through which we are benefited. The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science proved her concept of God correct by doing marvelous work from a nervous breakdown turned to Christian Science for help. When he made his first visit to a Christian Science practitioner, it was pointed out to the professor that "God is good." The practitioner got no further; the professor held up his hand and said: "Stop! Please remember I am an educated man. I cannot accept such a naive statement. I do not believe in God." The practitioner recognized the difficulty; the professor did not believe I a man-projected God; neither does the Christian Scientist. Accordingly the practitioner carefully explained God as the "great and only cause" (ibid., p. 207), which Christian Science teaches, and then added an explanation of the seven synonyms for God. The professor was impressed and said: "I agree! That concept of God is understandable and acceptable." In a relatively short time this man was restored to normal health, and he now knows that "God is good." The Seven Synonyms for God On page 465 of the Christian Science textbook, we are given the following definition of God: "God is incorporeal, divine, supreme, infinite Mind, Spirit, Soil, Principle Life, Truth, Love." An improved understanding of the seven synonyms increases our working knowledge of God. Each synonym for God has its special office or function. We shall now briefly consider the synonyms and how to apply them to our daily problems in a very practical way. For example, infinite Mind has the special office of imparting unlimited wisdom and intelligence to His offspring. Man does not possess a separate mind of his own but he reflects that Mind "which was also Christ Jesus." The divine Mind then is the only Mind of man. Mrs. Eddy wrote: "The basis of all health, sinlessness, and immortality is the great fact that God is the only Mind, and this Mind must be not merely believed, but it must be understood" (ibid., p. 339). A lieutenant colonel in our Air Force who attended the Christian Science Sunday School related to me the following experience. He was piloting a four-engine bimmer on a mission, his commanding officer and his crew were with him. During the flight they met considerable opposition, and on the return trip to their African base first one engine and then another caused to function, and while they were still over the African desert, the last two engines cut out The pilot landed the plane in the desert sands with no damage to the plane and without injury to the occupants. This was the first time that a four-engine plane had been landed in the desert with the motors dead without cracking up the plane and injuring the occupants. The young man spoke very modestly of the experience, and I said to him: "You must have done your metaphysical work very well indeed." He answered: "I did no work after the motors began cutting out. It did not seem necessary, because I had done my work before I took off. Before leaving the field, we check with my home station to be sure that our work entirely by silent prayer because the man could not see to read and understood no English He humbly and persistently realized that the real senses of man exist in immortal Mind, not in matter" hence, in the absolute sight "cannot be disturbed nor destroyed," but remains at the standpoint of perfection. This fervent prayer, including the right idea of Soul, man, and vision, was tangibly manifested by restored sight, and very soon the man was able to perform his normal duties. "Principle makes whole the diseased, and brings out the enduring and harmonious phases of things" (ibid., p. 487). Principle emphasizes spiritual man's immortality and destructibility. Our header wrote: "When understood, Principle is found to be the only term that fully conveys the ideas of God—one Mind, perfect man, and divine Science" (No and Yes, p. 20). Jesus said: "I am not alone, because the Father is with me" (John 16:32) We shall be greatly blessed by more fully realizing that we are not alone, because the Father, divine Principle, is always with us. The following illustration will assist us in remaining consciously aware of the presence of divine Principle, God. A young boy was working in the garden when some of the neighborhood boys decided to creep up on him and molest him. As they came crashing through the hedge they discovered to their amazement that th boy's father was working with him. They turned and fled in dismay when they realized the boy was not alone Illness, lack unhappiness or sorrow may attempt to molest us, but they also will flee when I discovered that we are not alone because the Father, divine Principle, is with us. Life triumphs over death Life God. is without beginning and without end, the m yesterday today,and forever Life is neither a matter of heartbeats nor clock ticks; Life is God. omnipresent good. We shall do well to realize always that man's immortality is assured because God k is only Life, without beginning and without end. Throughout his entire ministry Jesus taught and proved Life to be eternal. A few old pastor was delivering hi Sunday sermon one spring morning The weather was baimy so some of the church windows were open, and as he preached, a bee flew in buzzed around, and finally rested on the pastor's hand. The bee stung hi and then flew away, circled around, and finally came to rest on the bare arm of a little child in a front pew. The pastor thought to himself: "Oh what a pity! Now that bee will sting the little child." However he quickly realized that the bee could not sting the child because it had left its stinger in him. When Jesus arrose from the tomb he removed forever the sting of death for himself and showed mankind how to remove the sting of death from themselves. He proved that Life is eternal and is not dependent upon bodily conditions Mrs. Eddy is better known as the Discoverer of Christian Science but it is well to remember that she was also its Founder. We are grateful that she did not stop with the discovery, but also founded Christian Science, thereby perpetuating her discovery and giving us the advantage of authorized churches. Sunday schools, lectures, and teaching, as well as the many other activities through which we are benefited. The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science proved her concept of God correct by doing marvelous healing work in His name. From Smith's "Historical Sketches" (p. 78), I have selected one out of the many cases which she healed. It reads as follows: "When Mrs. Eddy lived in Boston, she healed another deformed or crippled man. His arms seemed useless; his legs appeared to have withered. He had to be cared for even fed. Every day luring, pleasant weather he was taken to the park called Boston Common in a wheel air and left there for an hour or two. One day, as Mrs. Eddy went through this park in the midst of Boston, she saw this man in his wheel chair and talked with him; she spoke of the Christ, and told him the truth of his being. He felt that she had helped him, and looked for her day after day in the park. She did come again, and she spoke to him in the same way. And this time he was completely healed. Long afterward, all niece related his healing in a letter that was published in the Christian Science Sentinel for July 18, 1908." Critics of Christian Science occasionally say that we delify or worship Mr. Eddy; nothing could be further from the truth. Her own counsel was, "Follow your Leader only so far as she follows Christ" (Message for 1901, p. 34). Many of us have pictures of George Washington in our homes; we also find his picture in schools and public buildings and we commemorate his birthday. Do we worship or delify George Washington? We certainly do not! We are, however, grateful to him because he fathered the form of government under which we enjoy a great measure of liberty and opportunity. We desert sands with no damage to the plane and without injury to the occupants. This was the first time that a four-engine plane had been landed in the desert with the motors dead without cracking up the plane and injuring the occupants. The young man spoke very modestly of the experience, and I said to him, "You must have done your metaphysical work very well indeed." He answered: "I did no work after the motors began cutting out. It did not seem necessary, because I had done my work before I took off. Before leaving the field, we check with the home station to be sure that our receiving set is in tune; before I take off on a mission, I check to make sure I am in tune with divine Mind and governed by His wisdom." Spirit "uplifts mankind." In the business or professional world, we find it helpful and profitable to rise in the strength of Spirit to resist all that is unliked good" (ibid., p. 393). Business in God's universe is based on, and operated by, unchanging law. It is in reality the perfect relationship of God and man. It is the business of a Christian Scientist to know enough about God and man to distinguish between right and wrong and to truly serve the Lord by doing good. I know a man who had a very successful coal brokerage business in one of our large cities. He left his business to enter the Army, and then he was discharged he found that his business had vanished Most of the buyers he had known were gone and all the concerns had made new purchasing arrangements Although he worked hard for weeks he was unable to re-establish his business. He did not receive enough orders to pay his operating expenses and soon began to use his savings. One Wednesday evening, when he was particularly discouraged, he accompanied his wife to a Christian Science testimony meeting. On the way home, hi wife noticed that he seemed quite hopeful, and she asked him if he had enjoyed the meeting. It said, "Very much; I found just what I needed." She said: "I am so grateful. Did you enjoy the reading from the desk?" Bee stung hi and then flew away, circled around, and finally came to rest on the bare arm of a little child in a front pew. The pastor thought to himself: "Oh what a pitil! Now tha bee will sting the little child." However, he quickly realized that the bee could not sting the child because it had left its stinger in him. When Jesus arose from the tomb, he removed forever the sting of death for himself and showed mankind how to remove the sting of death from themselves. He proved that Life is eternal and is not dependent upon bodily conditions "Life is like Christ, 'the same yesterday and to-day,' and forever" (Science and Health, p. 219). "Truth is God's remedy for error of every kind," Truth destroys only what is untrue" (ibid., p 142). The law of Truth heals sickness of every kind and nature through Christian Science and attributes all power to God. A gentleman whose physician told him that his condition was benign because he had a very serious case of Enlightenment turned to Christianity Science for help The Christian Science practitioner he selected told him of the spiritual law of Truth As his understanding of this law increased, his health improved and he was soon completely healed; a little later he successfully passed an examination for life insurance. The understanding of the spiritual law of Truth establishes our consciousness of that which is real cancelling that which is unreal. The word "unreal" as used in Christian Science means not true, not a fact not of God When we say a thing is "unreal," we do not mean that it cannot be seen or felt by the material senses. But we do mean that it not a fact, because it is not made by God In John's Gospel we read: "All things were made by him and without him was not any thing made that was made." If God did not make a thing, it is not created; it is therefore, "unreal." "Love destroys hate" (Science and Health, p. 339) and imparts patience, kindness, humility, forbearance, unselfishness, and faith Love removes "hatred and its effects on the body" (ibid., p. 374). ANAHEIM GAZETTE powered, "Not particularly," you enjoy the testimonies?" and, "Not especially." she said, "for goodness what was it that favorably did you?" powered. "It was the phrase curred in the first hymn, orders come from heaven" on Science Hymnal, No 92) was the awakening he needed that he must first seek him of heaven, and then all would be added unto him day as he went about his realized that individuals are not the real source of out that orders come from He did receive orders that next day, and each day until finally his business established. It is gratifying one he became an earnest of Christian Science. rebukes sense (Science and 350) Soul refutes human material consciousness and clear concept of the harp spiritual sense or consciousness which emanates from God wrote. "If it were possible real senses I man to be initial could reproduce them in perfection; but they cannot be nor destroyed since immortal Mind not in ibid. p 488) In his middle eighties lost of sight as the result of an on one of his eyes The who operated offered no recovery—in fact, said the old always be totally blind Justian Science practitioner called to assist the man did entirely by silent prayer. the man could not see understood no English He and persistently realized real senses of man exist in Mind, not in matter" the absolute, sight "cannot need nor destroyed," but rethe standpoint of perfects fervent prayer, including idea of Soul, man, and as tangibly manifested by sight, and very soon the able to perform his normal mole makes whole the dis- Divine Love, or God, is continually giving good to His children. If someone seems to dislike or even malign us, we turn to God. Love filling our thought with kindness forgiveness, and genuine love, we then realize that what others think about us is not really important; it is what we think about others that matters. If we love others and think justly and kindly about them, this constitutes our protection. If we seem to lack needful things, we realize that God divine Love is the Give, of all good gifts, and He has bestowed upon everything we need. This spiritual truth acts as a law of annihilation to the belief of lack and establishes a sense of abundance in our experience God's giving assures us of infinite supply. When Luther's Bible was being printed in Germany pieces of the printed paper were allowed to fall carelessly to the floor of the shop One day the printer's daughter picked up a piece of paper on which she found the words. "God so loved the world that heave" What followed had not yet been printed Up to this time she had been taught that God was to be feared The thought that God so loved the world that he gave was a new idea to her and it made life joyous When her mother asked her why she was so nappy the child reached her pocket and handed the crumpled piece of paper to her mother. Her mother read it and said. "God so loved the world that he meets our every need. In Him We Live We shall find it helpful to realize th: we dwell in Him. Paul wrote, "In him we live, and move, and have our being." In God we are entirely surrounded by good; we are surrounded by God, and in Him there is no pain sorrow lack disease. Fear is a lack of complete faith in Go power willingness and ability to care for us Faith is a complete confidence in God's power willingness and ability to meet our every need. Fear is neither cause nor effect Fear is not a channel nor an avenue because it is unknown to divine Love Fear is no thing nothing claiming to be something You may remember the story of Peter's attempt to walk on the water as related in the fourteenth chapter of Matthew Peter said. Lord, if it be thou, did me come unto thee on the water And he said Come And when Peter was come down out of the ship he walked on the water, to go to Jesus But when he saw the wind bolsterous he was afraid and pinching to sink he cried saying Lord save me And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand and caught him and said unto him. O thou of little faith, wherefore did thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Jesus immediately recognized Peter's difficulty as doubt and fear Jesus did not say anything about the wind or waves, nor did he mention the possibility of Peter's drowning Jesus stretched forth his hand and caught him Then Jesus rebuked Peter's lack of faith and doubt This compassionate gesture combined with the Master's audible treatment concerning doubt and fear not only brought Peter safely to the ship, but also quieted the storm—the wind ceased When we quiet our own fears, or the fears of those upon whom our thoughts concern and misgivings disappear and faith, confidence, and calmness reign supreme. Protective Work The statement that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" applies particularly to students of Christian Science, for, of all people, we should know most about the "ounce of prevention." We can prevent many unhappy experiences by keeping our own thought right, that is, by keeping it kind, gentle, and loving. We shall find it helpful to ponder this fact: We do not see erroneous persons and things; rather, we are tempted to see persons and things. being than we ar. In the halls of realizing. In his diary Leonard da Vinci gave us concrete proof the effect of our thinking upon facial expression In 1478 Da Vinci received a commission to paint Last Supper." and he soon painted all the figures with the exception Jesus and Judas. He found a mime with a beautiful face that portrays the noble character of Jesus, then for many years he searched vain for a model for Judas. "Inally he located a model with repulsive face and greedy feathers that wall portrayed the character Judas. When he had finished painting the model indicated Da Vinci had seen him before. Vincent inquired where and when he seen him, to which the model replied I am the same man was your model for Jesus so seven years go." An unfortunate love affair, excessive pride, thrill and desire for enge, broung about the complete transformation in the features of this famous monk Consider what wrong thinking do to our facial expression in young man noble enough in appearance to sit as a model for the pick of Jesus could so change his facial expression in eleven years to be ideal model for Judas. Sometimes when you are visiting with a friend, watch his facial precision When he describes so unhappy situation or criticizes so unhappy another he is apt to so sad and set his lips. When he changes to a happier and more constructive subject the lines disappear and mouth softens. If wrong thinking can harden or twist a face; it is capable that it has a similar effect on the various material organs. Then if right thinking restores face to a pleasant normal appearance, it is certain that right thinking has a beneficial effect on the called organs of the body. "As man] thinketh so is he." Christ Jesus The teaching of Christian Science regarding Christ Jesus is considered in Mrs. Eddy's Message The Mother Church for 1801 (p. 1). The Christ was Jesus spirit selfhood; therefore Christ exists prior to Jesus, who said, 'Bef entirely by silent prayer, the man could not see to understand no English He and persistently realized real senses of man exist in Mind, not in matter." The absolute, sight "cannot need nor destroyed," but re-read the standpoint of perfect fervent prayer, including idea of Soul, man, and as tangibly manifested by sight, and very soon the able to perform his normal mole makes whole the disdain brings out the enduring monious phases of things" (487). Principle emphasizes man's immortality and infinity. Our Leader wrote, understood, Principle is one the only term that fully the ideas of God,—one Mind, man, and divine Science" (Yes, p. 20). Claid, "I am not alone, be Father is with me" (John We shall be greatly blessed fully realizing that we are because the Father, divine is always with us. The follustration will assist us in consciously aware of the divine Principle. God boy was working in the seven some of the neighbors decided to creep up on molest him. As they came through the hedge, they to their amazement that father was working with them turned and fled in distress they realized the boy was Illness, lack, unhappily may attempt to mourn they also will flee when ordered that we are not alone, Father, divine Principle. Pumpkins over death. Life without beginning and with the m. yesterday today. Her Life is neither a matterats nor clock ticks; Life is present good. We shall do realize always that man'sity is assured because Godly Life, without beginning out end. Throughout his ministry, Jesus taught and life to be eternal. Old pastor was delivering my sermon one spring morning weather was baimy so the church windows were as he preached, a bee flew around, and finally rested pastor's hand. The bee stung then flew away, circled and finally came to rest on arm of a little child in a. The pastor thought to "Oh, what a pity! Now will sting the little child." The quickly realized that would not sting the child had left its stinger in him. Jesus arose from the tomb, forever the sting of himself and showed man to remove the sting of themselves. He proved it eternal and is not dehuman bodily conditions. In Him We Live We shall find it helpful to realize th: we dwell in Him. Paul wrote, "In him we live, and move, and have our being." In God we are entirely surrounded by good; we are surrounded by God, and in Him there is no pain, sorrow, lack, nor disease. In Him all is harmony and perfection What a joy it is to realize that we are not in danger, in a quandary, nor in jeopardy, because we are always in consciousness of love. We can protect our young men and women who are in the armed forces of our country by realizing that in God, entirely surrounded by His goodness, His love, and His protection. Mentally place them in God, and keep them there. They are "hid with Christ in God," where there can be no evil or error. We find this helpful statement in "Miscellaneus Writings" (p 6): "That we exist in God, perfect there is no doubt for the conceptions of Life, Truth, and Love must be perfect; and with that basic truth we conquer sickness sin and death." Divine Healing Physical health is in reality an improved belief about health. God, and man. A Christian Science treatment is a devout Christianly scientific prayer. It is the Word "made flesh" among us. Hence, a Christian Science treatment is sacred, effective, powerful, and dynamic. The Christ Truth, expressed in the treatmet is that which heals. In this lecture I frequently refer to man as disclosed to the physical senses for the purpose of exposing and healing error. It is necessary however, to clearly understand that the real man is spiritual and perfect. In her definition of man, Mrs Eddy wrote, "Man is spiritual and perfect; and because he is spiritual and perfect, he must be so understood in Christian Science" (ibid., p 475). God said to Abraham, "I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect" (Gen. 17:1). Man, God's Image, does not need to be improved; In fact, could not be. He exists at the standpoint of perfection. A Girl Scout, an earnest student in the Christian Science Sunday School, was going to spend some time at camp. When the truck came to her home to collect her blanket roll and luggage, it was already piled high. A boy was perched on top of the pile to catch the blanket rolls and suitcases when they were tossed up to him. When this girl tossed her suitcase, the boy missed it, and it came sliding off the truck and the corner of the suitcase struck her temple so hard that she momenta- wha it was that He gave, but if He loved us well enough to give us anything, we need not be afraid of Him." The child had gained a clear concept of God as Love. May we all more fully realize that God so loves it world that He meets our every need. In Him We Live We shall find it helpful to realize th: we dwell in Him. Paul wrote, "In him we live, and move, and have our being." In God we are entirely surrounded by good; we are surrounded by God, and in Him there is no pain, sorrow, lack, nor disease. In Him all is harmony and perfection What a joy it is to realize that we are not in danger, in a quandary, nor in jeopardy, because we are always with us. The follustration will assist us in consciously aware of the divine Principle. God boy was working in the seven some of the neighbors decided to creep up on molest him. As they came through the hedge, they to their amazement that father was working with them turned and fled in distress they realized the boy was Illness, lack, unhappily may attempt to mourn they also will flee whenored that we are not alone, Father, divine Principle. Pumpkins over death Life without beginning and with the m. yesterday today. Her Life is neither a matterats nor clock ticks; Life is present good. We shall do realize always that man'sity is assured because Godly Life without beginning out end. Throughout his ministry, Jesus taught and life to be eternal. Old pastor was delivering my sermon one spring morning weather was baimy so the church windows were as he preached, a bee flew around,and finally rested pastor's hand.The bee stung then flew away,circled and finally came to rest on arm of a little child in a. The pastor thought to "Oh, what a pity! Now will sting the little child." The quickly realized that would not sting the child had left its stinger in him. Jesus arose from the tomb,d forever the sting of himself and showed man to remove the sting of themselves. He proved it eternal and is not dehuman bodily conditions. Protective Work The statement that "an ounce of prevenioh is worth a pound of cure" applies particularly to students of Christian Science for,of all people.we should know most about the "ounce of prevention." We can prevent many unhappy experiences by keeping our own thought right that is by keeping it kind,gentle,and loving. We shall find it helpful to ponder this fact: We do not see erroneous persons and things; rather,the are tempted to see persons and things erroneously. According to the teachings of Christ Jesus,"it is possible to see a perfectly good man.on the one hand,and the evil thoughts that would tempt him.on the other.Jesus named these evil thoughts Satan His warning to Peter was in this way."Satan hath desired to have you that he may sift you as wheat"(Duke 22:31).Peter was wholly aware that he was being tempted so subtle were those satanic thoughts Then Jesus told him plainly that on that very day:before the cock would crow,ehe would deny his Master Peter could not believe itbut we know that he did deny that he ever knew such a man.Now Jesus did not try to stop that experience;he only prayed that Peter's faith would survive the experience--that it would not fail.We are happy to know that his faith did survive that shock. We should realize more fully that nothing can reach us except that which comes directly from God,and it is always good.As children of God,我们 cannot be made to think，act，manifest，或 portray the thoughts of others because we receive and entertain only Jod's thoughts.For simple,practical，protective work，let us take the Lord's Prayer for our model and know that God does save us from evil,and also from the temptation to do evil.as we love God supremely and love our neighbor as ourselves. A Happy Religion Christian Science is a religion which teaches and promotes happiness.In this respect it coincides with Christ Jesus' statement to his disciples,"Your joy no man taketh from you."One of the outward indications of an inward spiritual peace should certainly be a happy countenance.The only religion worthy of serious consideration is that one which in practice conforms to its preaching.To be altogether its preaching. If we have a religion that causes us to be kind to our neighbors then our neighbors may want to know more about ;they may want to know what church we attend,and some day they may wish to attend that church and urtake of its blessings. A woman who lived on the wrong side of the railroad track decided she would like to join a church in her city,she went to see the pastor about it.Here was not enthusiasm about having a woman from that neighborhood in his congregation out there that He made was and is profound gooc.The "prayer of faith" includes us love for God,the recognition of the absolute truth of reality of sin,sickness lack,a death.The "prayer of faith" includes the joyous acknowledgmentthe health,harmony,the proseficeand perfection are the only material organThen it right thinking restores face to a pleasant,normal appearance.it is certain that right thinking has a beneficial effect on the called organs of the body."As man]thinketh so is he." Christ Jesus The teaching of Christian Science regarding Christ Jesus is considered in Mrs.Eddy's Message The Mother Church for 1901 (p. 1)."The Christ was Jesus' spirit selfhood; therefore Christ existed prior to Jesuswho said,Befraham was I am.Jesus,the ommaculate，was born of a virgin mother,and Christian Science plains that mystic saying of Master as to his dual personality,the spiritual and material Christ Jesus，叫in Scripture the Son God和the Son of man—explain it as referring to his eternal spirit selfhood and his temporal mood."Christ is the divine idenJiesus is the human individual... It is sometimes said that Christian Scientists do not lie in accept Christ Jesus.The truththe matter is that Christian Scientists do believe in accept,and rerence Christ Jesus.Woecopletely accept his words and instructions that we，to best of o ability humbly follow him.Hescalalthe sick.cleanse the lepe raise the dead,cast out deveiety ye have received.freely giveAs result of our complete accessand of Jesus' teachings，Christian Scientists are successfully healall manner of sickness and sin.experience harmony to the degreethat the Mind of Christ contr each situation. Prayer Paul admonished us to "praywithout ceasing."And Mrs.Eddywrote(Science and Health.p. 1)."The habitual struggle to be alwaygood is unceasing prayer."Righ思thinking，constructive thinking.beliefthinking devout prayer womtn train ourselves to "pray without ceasing."Prayer is not a burdento be borne.An obligationto be finished;conversely,prayer is i bless privilegeto be utilized gratefullya gladly Prayer is a sacred methodbecoming better acquainted withGod.Prayer is an attitude thought;a desire to express nature of God,a constant endeavorto rise above apathy,selfishness,a sin.Prayer is a song of gratitudeGod for Ils goodness to manIn the epistle of James we haveliftering promise:"And thus prayerof faith shall save the sideand the Lord shall raise him upThe "prayer of faith"includes realizacionof God's goodness.Therapy"prayerof faith"includes a sinceacknowledgmentthat God istheonly creatorandthateverythingthatHe madewasandisprofoundgoocThe "prayerof faith"includes our recognitionofthe absolute truthof sin,sickness lack,a death.The "prayerof faith"includes thejoyous acknowledgmenthishealth,harmony,theproseficeandperfectionaretheonlymaterialorganThenitright thinkingrestoresfacetoapleasant,normalappearance.itis certainthatright thinkinghasabasedorganofthebody."Asman]thinkethsoishe." Christ Jesus The teaching of Christian Science regarding Christ Jesus is considered in Mrs.Eddy's Message The Mother Church for 1901 (p. 1)."The Christ was Jesus' spirit selfhood; therefore Christ existed prior to Jesuswho said,Befraham was I am.Jesus,the ommaculate，was bornof a virgin mother,and Christian Science plains that mystic sayingofMasterastohisdualpersonality,the spiritualand materialChrist Jesus，叫in Scripturethe SonGod和the Sonof man—explainitas referringto his eternal spiritselfhoodandhis temporal mood."Christ isthedivineidenJiesusisthehumanindividual... It is sometimes said that Christian Scientists do not lie in accept Christ Jesus.The truththe matteris that Christian Scientists do believe in accept,and rerence Christ Jesus.Woecopletelyaccepthiswordsandinstructionsthatwe，tobestofoabilityhumblyfollowhim.Hescalalthe sick.cleansethelepe raisethedead,castoutdevietyyehavereceived.freely giveAsresultofourcompleteaccessandofJessus'teachings，Christian Scientistsaresuccessfullyhealall mannerofsicknessandsin.experienceharmonyothedegreethattheMindofChristcontreach Situation. Prayer Paul admonished us to "praywithout ceasing."And Mrs.Eddywrote(ScienceandHealth.p. 1)."Thehabitualstruggletobealwaygoodisunceasingprayer."Righ思thinking，constructive思维.beliefthinkingdevout prayer womtn train ourselves to "praywithout ceasing."Prayerisnotaburdentobeborne.Anobligationtobefrained conversely,prayerisi blessprivilegetobeutilizedgratefullya gladly Prayerisa sincereacknowledgmentthatGodistheonlycreatorandthateverythingthatHemadewasandisprofoundgoocThe"prayeroffaith"includesourrecognitionoftheabsolutetruthofsin,sickness lack,a death.The"prayeroffaith"includesthejoyousacknowledgmentthishealth,harmony,theproseficeandperfectionaretheonlymaterialorganThenitright thinkingrestoresfacetoapleasant,normalappearance.itis certainthatright thinkinghasabasedorganofthebody."Asman]thinkethsoishe." Christ Jesus The teaching of Christian Science regarding Christ Jesus is considered in Mrs.Eddy's Message The Mother Church for 1901 (p. 1)."TheChrist was Jesus' spirit selfhood; therefore Christ existed prior to Jesuswho说,Befraham was I am.Jesus,the ommaculate，wasbornofa virginmother,and Christian Science plains that mystic sayingofMasterastohisdualpersonality,the spiritualand materialChrist Jesus，叫in Scripturethe SonGod和the Sonof man—explainitas referringto his eternal spiritselfhoodandhis temporal mood."Christ isthedivineidenJiesusisthehumanindividual... It is sometimes said that Christian Scientists do not lie in accept Christ Jesus.The truththe matteris that Christian Scientists do believe in accept,and rerence Christ Jesus.Woecopletelyaccepthiswordsandinstructionsthatwe，tobestofoabilityhumblyfollowhim.Hescalalthe sick.cleansethelepe raisethedead,castoutdevietyyehavereceived.freely giveAsresultofourcompleteaccessandofJessus'teachings，Christian Scientistsaresuccessfullyhealall mannerofsicknessandsin.experienceharmonyothedegreethattheMindofChristcontrEach Situation. Prayer Paul admonished us to "praywithout ceasing."And Mrs.Eddywrote(ScienceandHealth.p. 1)."Thehabitualstruggletobealwaygoodisunceasingprayer."Righ思thinking，constructive思维.beliefthinkingdevout prayer womtn train ourselves to "praywithout ceasing."Prayerisnotaburdentobeborne.Anobligationtobefrained conversely,prayerisi blessprivilegetobeutilizedgratefullya gladly Prayerisa sincereacknowledgmentthatGodistheonlycreatorandthateverythingthatHemadewasandisprofoundgoocThe"prayeroffaith"includesourrecognitionoftheabsolutetruthofsin,sickness lack,a death.The"prayeroffaith"includesthejoyousacknowledgmentthishealth,harmony,theproseficeandperfectionaretheonlymaterialorganThenitright thinkingrestoresfacetoapleasant,normalappearance.itis certainthatright thinkinghasabasedorganofthebody."Asman]thinkETHSOISHE." Christ Jesus The teaching of Christian Science regarding Christ Jesus is considered in Mrs.Eddy's Message The Mother Church for 1901 (p. 1)."TheChrist was Jesus' spirit selfhood; therefore Christ existed prior to Jesuswho说,Befraham was I am.Jesus,the ommaculate，wasbornofa virginmother,and Christian Science plains that mystic sayingofMasterastohisdualpersonality,the spiritualand materialChrist Jesus，叫in Scripturethe SonGod和the Sonof man—explainitas referringto his eternal spiritselfhoodandhis temporal mood."Christ isthedivineidenJiesusisthehumanindividual... It is sometimes said that Christian Scientists do not lie in accept Christ Jesus.The truththe matteris that Christian Scientists do believe in accept,and rerence Christ Jesus.Woecopletelyaccepthiswordsandinstructionsthatwe，tobestofoabilityhumblyfollowhim.Hescalalthe sick.cleansethelepe raisethedead,castoutdevietyyehavereceived.freely giveAsresultofourcompleteaccessandofJessus'teachings，Christian Scientistsaresuccessfullyhealall mannerofsicknessandsin.experienceharmonyothedegreethattheMindofChristcontrEach Situation. Prayer Paul admonished us to "praywithout ceasing."And Mrs.Eddywrote(ScienceandHealth.p. 1)."Thehabitualstruggletobealwaygoodisunceasingprayer."Righ思thinking，constructive思维.beliefthinkingdevout prayer womtn train ourselves to "praywithout ceasing."Prayerisnotaburdentobeborne.Anobligationtobefrained conversely,prayerisi blessprivilegetobeutilizedgratefullya gladly Prayerisa sincereacknowledgmentthatGodistheonlycreatorandthateverythingthatHemadewasandisprofoundgoocThe"prayeroffaith"includesourrecognitionoftheabsolutetruthofsin,sickness lack,a death.The"prayeroffaith"includesthejoyousacknowledgmentthishealth,harmony,theproseficeandperfectionaretheonlymaterialorganThenitright thinkingrestoresfacetoapleasant,normalappearance.itis certainthatright thinkinghasabasedorganofthebody."Asman]thinkETHSOISHE." Christ Jesus The teaching of Christian Science regarding Christ Jesus is considered in Mrs.Eddy's Message The Mother Church for 1901 (p. 1)."TheChrist was Jesus' spirit selfhood; therefore Christ existed prior to Jesuswho说,Befraham was I am.Jesus,the ommaculate，wasbornofa virginmother,and Christian Science plains that mystic sayingofMasterastohisdualpersonality,the spiritualand materialChrist Jesus，叫in Scripturethe SonGod和the Sonof man—explainitas referringto his eternal spiritselfhoodandhis temporal mood."Christ isthedivineidenJiesusisthehumanindividual... It is sometimes said that Christian Scientists do not lie in accept Christ Jesus.The truththe matteris that Christian Scientists do believe in accept,and rerence Christ Jesus.Woecopletelyaccepthiswordsandinstructionsthatwe，tobestofoabilityhumblyfollowhim.Hescalalthe sick.cleansethelepe raisethedead,castoutdevietyyehavereceived.freely giveAsresultofourcompleteaccessandofJessus'teachings，Christian Scientistsaresuccessfullyhealall mannerOfsicknessandsin.experienceharmonyothedegreethattheMindofChristcontrEach Situation. 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When the truck came to her home to collect her blanket roll and luggage, it was already piled high. A boy was perched on top of the pile to catch the blanket rolls and suitcases when they were tossed up to him. When this girl tossed her suitcase, the boy missed it, and it came sliding off the truck and the corner of the suitcase struck her temple so hard that she momentarily lost consciousness. He parents immediately came to her aid but before they reached her, she had regained consciousness, stood up, and declared: "I remain unhurt." She went on to camp without any ill effects from the blow. The Christian Science Sunday School had given this child a firm foundation. Her statement, "I remain unhurt," was the result of her clear realization that she was the perfect child of God, and irrespective of the suggestion of accident, injury or after-effects, she remained perfect unhurt. She knew that God had created her absolutely perfect and that nothing could be added to or taken from His complete and perfect creation; consequently, she remained unhurt. God is the one and only healer. If we are giving ourselves a Christian Science treatment, it will be well to realize that God unfolds all that we need to know to establish the truth in our consciousness and to eliminate the claims of error. If we are treating another it is our blessed privilege to place ourselves and the one whom we are treating under God's care, being assured that God unfolds to all concerned the divine ideas that eliminate error and reveal His perfect map. Our Leader wrote (Science and Health p. 411) "Always begin your treatment by allaying the fear of patients;" and she continued, "If you succeed in wholly removing the fear, your patient is healed." God is All; God is Love, and God is good. We are afraid of infinite good, nor of divine Love. There is therefore nothing which can be afraid; consequently, there is no fear. If we have a religion that causes us to be kind to our neighbors, then our neighbors may want to know more about; they may want to know what church we attend, and some day they may wish to attend that church and tribute of its blessings. A woman who lived on the wrong side of the railroad track decided she would like to join a church in her city, so she went to see the pastor about it. He was not enthusiast about having a woman from that neighborhood in his congregation, so to dissuade her he said: "Well now, Mandy, you talk with God: Tell Him that you are thinking about joining our church. Ask Him if He feels that your surroundings are such that you will make a desirable member. You can come back some day and tell me what God is to you." Considerable time elapsed and, as he had not heard from Mandy, he felt that his psychology had been very effective. He felt sure of himself that one day when he met her on the street, he said: "Mandy, did you speak to God about joining our church, as I suggested?" And she answered. "Yes, Pastor I did." He asked: "What did God say to you?" She smiled and replied: "God said, Never mind, Mandy, do not bother by their reluctance to accept you. I have been trying to get into that church for some twenty years myself...no have not...as yet been accepted." By our loving thought, our kindly mille, and our genuine Christian allowship, we shall prove to all mankind that our church has accepted God. A number of people have told me that the first time they attended a Christian Science church they were very favorably impressed by the happy faces and the cordial smile that greeted them. The Effect of Thought In referring to man, the book of Croverbe says: "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he." Our thoughts have a greater effect on our physical life than on our spiritual life. In the epistle of James we have the following promise: "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord shall raise him up. The 'prayer of faith' includes a realization of God's goodness. The 'prayer of faith' includes a sincere acknowledgment that God is the only creator and that everything that He made was and is profound god. The 'prayer of faith' includes the recognition of the absolute truth of sin, sickness, lack, death. The 'prayer of faith' includes the joyous acknowledgment of health, harmony, prosperity peace, and perfection are the real. The 'prayer of faith' includes a profound sense of gratitude for the blessings that God has already bestowed upon us. As earnest students of Christianity Science, we turn to the Bible for comfort, counsel, instruction, and guidance. The first tenet of Christian Science is: "As adherents to Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide eterna Life" (Science and Health p. 497). In conclusion, let us consider God's great promise as recorded in Paul: "My grace is sufficient for thee." While this promise was a dresse to Paul, it is also a promise for you and for me. If you are struggling with a claim of sickness accept and utilize this promise. Go in a practical demonstration way if the difficulty is weakness. God’s grace is sufficient to establish complete strength for you if the difficulty is pain. God’s grace is sufficient to establish ease and comfort for you. If the problem is one of lack, a grace is sufficient to establish an abundance of even-needed thing for you. If an accent confronts you, God’s grace is sufficient to provide security and protection for you. If you are God's grace is sufficient to restore perfect health to you. Always remember that God's grace is sufficient to make every necessary justment and to meet your ever-need. Wherever you are, irrespective of the circumstances that seem to surround you, it is your bless privilege to utilize God's same promise: "My grace is sufficient for thee." Landscapes Made By Local Artists Widely Acclaimed A hobby that has grown into a business best describes hand-colored photographs of California scenery sold by the Speaker studio here. The pictures attract widespread comment locally, and have been sold in every state of the union. Wide range of subjects offered by outdoor California early attracted the lense of the man who has operated a photographic gallery here the last 20 years. Artistic talent of Mrs. Spears turns black-and-white reproductions into the nearest thing to the product of a painter's brush. In addition to sale of the pictures through their own studio, the Spears have marketed them through department stores and art dealers in larger cities. Schools and churches also have offered a ready outlet in connection with a lecture Spears delivers occasionally at such places throughout the state, dealing with subjects of history and beauty spots of California. Spears has traveled extensively, from the Mexican border to the Oregon line, into the desert, the high mountains and along the seashore, in search of material. While hers is a self-taught talent, Mrs. Spears comes from an artistically-inclined family. Her only instruction in art was in public schools in France, where she was born. Her brother, Harry C. Smith, paints in oils and instructs private classes in Bakerfield, while another brother, Roy Smith of Glendale, finds expression in pastels. The Spears highly value a letter they received from one of the larger manufacturers of cameras and photographic supplies, declaring a sample of the Spears' artistry to be the best example of colored photographic art that had come to their attention. Jobs Come First As Veterans Face Peacetime World Most of the 284 interviews conducted by Ira B. Hodgkins, service director of the Aanaheim Municipal Veterans Information Center, with returned service men and women last month had to do with employment in a post-war world, his monthly report for October reveals. The final figure adds an even dozen to his total of interviews for the month. With but a few exceptions, all who called in regard to jobs have been placed, Hodkins' report states. The others were skilled in technical lines and were referred to the United States Employment service. Inquiries regarding veterans' loans, surplus commodities and schooling are increasing steadily, the report reveals. Tabulation of last month's interviews shows that 42 persons enquired about employment. How Does Christian Science Heal? THE DISAPPEARANCE of organic and functional disease, as well as of trouble in other forms, is continually recorded among those who have turned to Christian Science for help. The method of such overcoming of difficulty is prayer—a spiritually scientific manner of thinking based on the teaching of Christ Jesus. What this prayer is and how anyone can understand it and use it effectually in accordance with his need are fully explained in the Christian Science textbook, SCIENCE and HEALTH with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy This remarkable book, other works by Mrs. Eddy, and all other authorized Christian Science literature may be read, borrowed, or purchased at the Christian Science Reading Room, 125 N. Philadelphia, Anaheim, California. Open to the public at the following hours: 11 A.M. to 4 P.M., First Church of Christ, Science. Government Offices, Some Stores Close Here Armistice Day City, county and state offices and the post office were closed all day last Monday, in observance of Armistice Day. Banks and some other Anaheim business establishments closed and other stores remained open throughout the day. There was no official observance of the occasion in Anaheim or surrounding communities. Mrs. W. H. Trockstad was named Tuesday to fill the vacancy on the retail division of the chamber of commerce, caused by the death of H. E. W. Barnes last month. Now is not too soon to choose her Christmas diamond If you would like to give her the superlative gift this Christmas, we invite your attention to our selection of the finer quality diamonds. Instead of waiting until you are ready to purchase, we suggest that you drop in now just for a look. We will be glad to reserve any diamond on our Lay-away Plan until wanted. Illustrated—Fine diamond of exceptional brilliance, mounted with four cut diamonds, $650. VICTOR G. LOLY JEWELER 100 W. CENTER ST. ANAHEIM, CAL.