I am persuaded that only by the modesty and distinguishing affection
illustrated in Jesus' career, can Christian Scientists aid the
establishment of Christ's kingdom on the earth. In the first century of the
Christian era Jesus' teachings bore much fruit, and the Father was
glorified therein. In this period and the forthcoming centuries, watered
by dews of divine Science, this "tree of life" will blossom into greater
freedom, and its leaves will be "for the healing of the nations."
Ask God to give thee skill
In comfort's art:
That thou may'st consecrated be
And set apart
Unto a life of sympathy.
For heavy is the weight of ill
In every heart;
And comforters are needed much
Of Christlike touch.
--A.E. HAMILTON.
THE PLIMPTON PRESS
NORWOOD MASS USA
FOOTNOTES:
[Footnote A: See Page 311, Lines 12 to 17, "The First Church of Christ,
Scientist, and Miscellany."]
[Footnote B: This statement appears to be based upon the Annual Report of
the Secretary of The Christian Scientist Association, read at its meeting,
January 15, 1880, in which June is named as the month in which the charter
for The Mother Church was obtained, instead of August 23, 1879, the correct
date.]
[Footnote C: An alder growing from the bent branch of a pear-tree.]
[Footnote D: Steps were taken to promote the Church of Christ, Scientist,
in April, May and June; formal organization was accomplished and the
charter obtained in August, 1879]
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