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fed them until they had had enough and to spare. When people were nor-' rowlug be did not offer them mere aym- pathy «nd cheap platitudes—he soothed their hearts and wiped a spy their tear«. When they came to him in Touching upon the unrest, uacwrtaln- doubt, perplexity and great trouble, he ty, coufualon. crime and demoralisation did not repel them coldly—be gave which many believe combine to menace them direction, restored their eon fl the religious, social and political secur deuce and their courage, and dismissed ity of the world in theae days, John J. them rejoicing in the conviction that Flinn, C- 8. B., of Evanston, Illinois, they had found a way out of their dif a member of the Board of Lectureship ficulties. He sent his disciples out of The Mother Church, The First among the lost children of Israel, Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, equipped, not with promise« of better in the course of hi« lecture in First things in file distent and vague here Church of Christ, Scientist last Sunday after, .but with proof of the certainty afternoon took the optimistic view that of better things here and now. "He saw to it”, Mid the lecturer, there were forces operating even now which required only to be intelligently continuing, “that those who gave up all i We have a reserve on hand, equal to any comprehended and employed In order that they might follow him lost nothing, to bring harmony out of existing dis but gained everything by taking this building demand, and invite you to come in cord throughout the world. “Now as course; be recognised the value of sup ever”, he declared, “now perhaps more ply, showed how lack might be over and look it over, or if you like, start a run on us. than ever, is man's extremity God's come, and to illustrate at once the opportunity. In affirmation of the power of faith and the Father's ready many assiirames which revealed re store, be found tribute anoney in the ligion has held out, and still holds out flah'a mouth and food for multitudes to the doubting and disturbed, Mary lu the naked desert Jesus taught his I, Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Foun followers the glory of action, the bless der of Christian Science, strikes the edness of accomplishment, the worthi- very highest note of positive faith ness of prosperity, as the crown of in when the declares in our textbook, telligent and faithful striving. He had ‘Science and Health with Key to the little consideration for the fruitless Scriptures’ that 'Divine Love always tree and less for the feeble human has met and always will meet every effort His parable of the talents human need'. This crystallised epitome should be a sufficiently Mtisfying an of her entire philosophy embodies the swer to those who excuse thrlftlessness greatest fact discoverable in ancient or and Idleness. What could be more to in modern philosophy. Into twelve the point than the promise and the words is here condensed all that Is re warning. ‘For whosoever bath, to him vealed in the Old and New Testaments; shall be given; and whosoever hath not, all that I b preached, promised and from him shall be taken even that « taught by God’s prophets, by Christ which he seemeth to have’.” SUCCESSORS TO Turning to the work of Christian Jesus, by the disc iples and apostles of the Master, by all the spiritually- Science in reverent imitation of that EMRY LUMBER & FUEL CO. inspired men and women of all ages. performed by Christ Jesus, the speaker Those of uh who have long studied and went on to say: "The faithful Chris practiced Christian Science, who have tian Science practitioner In every treat time and again benefited by its teach ment reverently touches tli£ hem of ings and demonstrated its truths, arc* Christ’s garment. He follows in the DEALERS IN so convinced of Its efficacy as to hold, footsteps of the Master. He heals as without limit or reservation, but every Jesus healed over nineteen centuries question of human concern tn the aet- ago. The healing of a man with a tlement of which parliaments, con headache differs only in degree from ji gresses, conventions and conferences the healing of a man blind from birth, have signally, conspicuously and sadly as recorded In the ninth chapter of failed, can be solved by the seientffl« John; and the controversy which arose application of spiritual law, the eter over that marvelous demonstration of Christ Jesus finds parallels now In nal law of Love”. It has always been, and is today, be. questions raised and doubts expressed held, a professed fundamental of all over every atriking demonstration in monothelHtic c reeds, sects and denom Christian Science The blind man of ination«, that there is but one God and Scripture, when his identity and heal that He la omnipresent, omniscient and ing were doubted and questioned, put omnipotent — all presence, all-intelli skeptics to flight by saying: *1 am he gence and all-power. It is basic to that was healed’’. When the Pharisees Christian and Jewish theology alike would have him belittle Jesus by agree that God is the primal and governing ing with them tlutt hla healer was a Cause; that He, and He alone, holds sinner, he rebuked them with the re in hand the destinfc** of men, of peo ply ‘Whether he be a sinner or no, I pies and of nations; that with Him and know not; one thing I know, that, in Him rests the definite and final set whereas I wan Mind, now I see’. If tlement of every question that affects the beginner in Christian Science and tile welfare of humanity; that Hla wls one recently healed, were asked to ex k dotn 1« sufficiently ample. His power plain how hla healing were brought about, it is not difficult to imagine him sufficiently far-reaching, and Hla love Bamboo Rods, $2.75-120 sufficiently broad and deep to meet Mying; ‘I know nothing of the meth ods pursued by Christian Scientists. Steel Rods.... 95/ to $6.00 every demand that may be made upon Him looking to the protection, comfort I did not go to them for instruction; Enameled lines... 20/ to $3 and happffnwc of Hla obedient children. I wanted only to be healed. But one "While holding to all this, or theoret thing I know, now that I am very well, Salmon eggs... 35/ and 45/ ically holding to all this”, Mid the lec and, God helping me, ,1 am determined turer, "those of every faith, ancient to learn more regarding the manner leaders ........... 10/ to 60/ and modern, speaking generally, with tn which this wonderftii thing was Reels ...____ 35/ to $18.00 the single exception of Christian Sci brought about’”. "It is in this spirit”, according to the ence, step short at mere belief hi or Flies__________ (0/ to 20/ assertion of theae truths, and go rtut- lecturer, “that those bealejl in Chris tian Science, and who are sincerely side of God for help when faced by Baskets —$2.75 to $6.50 _ difficulty or threatened with danger”. grateful for tnelr healing, seek and find an understanding of Its Principle and "Relying u|s»n God's alines«*', he con SEASON OPENS TOMORROW tinued, “no one can reasonably qnes practice which soon enables them to help themselves and others, «nil it is tion the logic of the Christian Helen«-« We have a wonderful position that God’s children require no very largely due to this fact that Chris line of tackle this year. other aid than He is able and willing tian Science today is spreading all over It will pay you to come to render them at all times and in all the earth". in and look it over. their difficulties and troubles”. “Chris tian Sc ience”, he said, '‘vasts aside- the theoretical and adopts and clings stead lastly to the practical and the proved in -its entire attitude toward the omni presence, omniscience and omnipotence of God. It, finds no plac-e tud no ex It. A I*Jen. pioneer of the Frank cuse for modifications, exceptions, or ton F. dlstrict/wliere la located hla coun comprondsM in its estimate of God's try home, ulian (iardeiiH. Hiimlay cele- Been out this season ? Complete your outfit with Infinite- nature ; it accepts Him without brated ...... .......... 75th birthday anniversary limitation; it takes Him at Ilia word; nt tlie/Home of hla daughter, these needed clubs. You’ll find them here to fit you. Mrs. Rob and It has proved and is proving, ert «well, and family, on the Colum through this attitude toward the Cre bia River highway Just east of Mitchell $2.50 to $10.00 ator, and through the understanding Point tunnel. ...... $2.50 to $7.50 and demonstration which accompany Mr. Abate« crossed the plain* with a it, that His boundless Love not only wagon In 1MM2. He had formerly been 4-Oc, 5Oc and 75c can but actually does meet every hu engaged in freighting tn the west, but ..$3.00 to $12.00 man need, when faithfully sought, returned that year and brought his scientifically found, and uncondition bride to the Oregon country. Of liter ally accepted”. ary lent, Mr. Absten now «fiends his «Special Beginners* Outfit S|s*Hking of human needs, the lec days with his books and his flowers turer ih-ciared it to be provable* that and vegetable garden. these were fully expressed in the terms A huge birthday cake was baked by health, prosperity and happiness. True, Mrs. R. F. Blythe, who with her hus critics of ----- Christian Science had often band. was present for the merry psrty. raised the objection that it placed too Mr. Blythe and Mr. Absten have been much important« upon these condì friends for 45 years. tiona, because, it was alleged, they Other children present for the birth were too worldly to be Incorporated day party were: Mrs. Lulu Schlegel, r into one's religión. It bad been Mid of Portland, who was accompanied by frequently, indeed, by these critics that her son, Francis; Francis Absten and rellgicm slcould he less concerned with 8ylvan A listen. Two children. Mrs. tiw present than with the future state Alma Fleming, of Tacoma, Wash., and of existence; that It was the mission Virgil A listen, of Roy, Wash., were not of religioU to look out for the here present. Mrs. Francis A listen and Fielders’ Gloves.......... after. "In reply”. Mid the lecturer, small baby were present. Other guests “Christian Science holda it to be the were; Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Abbott and Catchers' Gloves.... mission of true religion to look out for two sons; Mr. and Mrs. E. Ixx-ke and the pre-sent that the future may be Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerr. Balls..... ................ secure. The past is gone; it is irre The event was a surprise for Mr. trievable; the future is «with God, but Absten. He had gone to the Columbia Bats if we take care of the fleeting moment, for a whirl in his boat when apprised the evanescent now—which is the only of the birthday celebration. Special-Goldsmith Official Ball, share in the eternities over which hu man tsdngs can claim the slighteat con trol—the mistakes of the past will be C. M. HURLBURT correc ted and wiped out and the future will be brightened and blessed”.' In support of this view he pointed Frans Phone JC72 to the c-oiirke pursued by Christ Jesus In bls attitude toward conditions ex isting at the time of his advent in Rialto Theatre Bldg. Judea. Early in the first century of the era which the Master's coming in augurated, and in the first year of hia active ministry, he Mid. Christ J cays set out upon hla Father's business, that of bringing healing to the sick, hearing to the* deaf, voice to the dumb, sight to the blind, food to the hungry, hope to the desolate, ccihsolation to the sorrow ing, life* to the dead—Miration to all.' Hr did not. Mid the lecturer, put off the* sufferera whom he encountered Export - Domestic • Shippers akingwRe way and who sought his min istrations, by telling them to bear with their afflictions now. assuring them that everything would lie better for •f’refttt Strvitr them, hereafter. "On the contrary”, the speaker declared. "he healed those Spray Material, Fertilizers, Apple Boxes, Fruit Papi-r and Portland’s Newest in need of healing then and there. He Orchard Supplies. Accounts solicited. Hood River, Of». thought health ao good a thing that he went iilmut everywhere healing the sick. He thought prosperity* so good a thing that lie Went about everywhere supplying the needs of the lowly. He thought happineM so good a thing that he went alsint everywhere comforting and cheering the disconsolate. He was as kind and as helpful to the despised Samaritan woman aa be was tn the favored du lighter In Israel. He healed Office Phone 1394 LIMOUSINE HEARSE Hone Phone 1391 the helpless and friendless man by the well of Ihtheada as cheerfully and as promptly as he healed the «errant of COMMODORE HOTEL the proud Roman centurion. If he had any counsel to offer the afflicted, he relieved their suffering first and ad vised them afterward. “Go, and sin no mon*!” was the substance and often the extent of his preaching. When peo ple about him were hungry he did not refer them to eo organised charity; he fe«l them—fed them abundantly— CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LECTURE ON SUNDAY C.F. 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