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claim to power is in proportion to the faith in evil, and consequently to the lack of faith in good. Such false faith finds no place in, and receives no aid from, the Principle or the rules of Christian Science; for it denies the grand verity of this Science, namely, that G.o.d, good, [15]

has _all_ power.

This leaves the individual no alternative but to re- linquish his faith in evil, or to argue against his own convictions of good and so destroy his power to be or to do good, because he has no faith in the _omnipotence_ [20]

of G.o.d, good. He parts with his understanding of good, in order to retain his faith in evil and so succeed with his

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wrong argument,-if indeed he desires success in this [1]

broad road to destruction.

_How shall we demean ourselves towards the students_ _of disloyal students? And what about that clergyman's_ _remarks on __”__Christ and Christmas__”__?_ [5]

From this question, I infer that some of my students seem not to know in what manner they should act towards the students of false teachers, or such as have strayed from the rules and divine Principle of Christian Science.

The query is abnormal, when ”precept upon precept; [10]

line upon line” are to be found in the Scriptures, and in my books, on this very subject.

In Mark, ninth chapter, commencing at the thirty- third verse, you will find my views on this subject; love alone is admissible towards friend and foe. My sym- [15]

pathies extend to the above-named cla.s.s of students more than to many others. If I had the time to talk with all students of Christian Science, and correspond with them, I would gladly do my best towards helping those un- fortunate seekers after Truth whose teacher is straying [20]

from the straight and narrow path. But I have not mo- ments enough in which to give to my own flock all the time and attention that they need,-and charity must begin at home.

Distinct denominational and social organizations and [25]

societies are at present necessary for the individual, and for our Cause. But all people can and should be just, merciful; they should never envy, elbow, slander, hate, or try to injure, but always should try to bless their fellow-mortals. [30]

To the query in regard to some clergyman's com-

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ments on my ill.u.s.trated poem, I will say: It is the righteous [1]

prayer that avails with G.o.d. Whatever is wrong will receive its own reward. The high priests of old caused the crucifixion of even the great Master; and thereby they lost, and he won, heaven. I love all ministers and [5]

ministries of Christ, Truth.

All clergymen may not understand the ill.u.s.trations in ”Christ and Christmas;” or that these refer not to personality, but present the type and shadow of Truth's appearing in the womanhood as well as in the manhood [10]

of G.o.d, our divine Father and Mother.

_Must I have faith in Christian Science in order to be_ _healed by it?_

This is a question that is being asked every day. It has not proved impossible to heal those who, when they [15]

began treatment, had no faith whatever in the Science, -other than to place themselves under my care, and follow the directions given. Patients naturally gain con- fidence in Christian Science as they recognize the help they derive therefrom. [20]

_What are the advantages of your system of healing, over_ _the ordinary methods of healing disease?_

Healing by Christian Science has the following advantages:-

_First_: It does away with all material medicines, and [25]

recognizes the fact that, as mortal mind is the cause of all ”the ills that flesh is heir to,” the antidote for sickness, as well as for sin, may and must be found in mortal mind's opposite,-the divine Mind.

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