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THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL.- SALEM, OREGON, SATURDAY, OCT. 30, 1915. ELEVEN SElHgGTURE Clarence C Eaton, Seiabcr of tk Board of Lectureship of the Motlier Chrcli, tte First Cbircli of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Gives an Ebqne&t asd I&teresd&g Lectsre to Big Audience at Opera H.ase Introductory remarks by Theodore! Burkhart, auditor of tho Corporation Department of Oregon. Friend : uonseiousry or unconsciously ex pressed, deep down in every heart is the desire to be better and happier,,1 to know more of Ood and our true i . . . ... - . i relation to Him, aim to una relief from the enslaving effects of fear, sin, disease, and ignorance. Christ Jesus, understanding the needs of men, gave to the world the Truth, which he de clared should make men free, and Mrs. Kddy made the discovery that what he taught was in fact a tteionce, a science which, If understood and faith fully practised, would solve every prob lem of life. Since that discovery, count less thousands of her followers have joyfully accepted the good news, have found freedom of mind and body, and : have been proving lor themselves that, ,u u,imjrDreiu uuiun wmcu n eiuri as Mrs. Eddy has said, "Divine Love;date an1 demonstrates. And in urg always has met and always will meet.lnS. men to participate in the benet. everv human need." which accrue to activity in right know- Everywhere about us do w see . .... ... .. wrongs and conditions which we well know ought to be righted, in the business world, in our domestic and a.vii.t Tplntinnji. in ntir Nntinnnl an a International affairs, and Christian Science comes with the message of ,nelr errecn. furtnermore, tne dcsir hon, nnd cheer that, all these fm Ym able end is that this knowledge be ex- happily solved, here and now, by the reirnerfttion of the individual, and i shows us how this may be done. I mvself can bear grateful testimony to , th' hcnlinrr and trnnsfnrmino- nnwor nf Christian Science, in the purification of self and in the overcoming of un- Ucaltbv and discordunt mental, moral, and nhvsienl conditions. i It is to be our privilege this even- truth and law. Ultimately the only ing to learn more about this interest-'effectual way in which this can be ing subject, from one who can give j accomplished is by the demonstration us reliable information. I take pleas- its teaching, ure in introducing to you the speaker Demonstration Is Necessary, of the evening, Mr. Clarence C. Eaton, Demonstration was the method con C. B. 8., Member of the Board of Lec- stantly employed by Jesus of Nazareth, tureship of The Mother Church, The, and only in this manner could he have First Church of Christ, Scientist, in succeeded in establishing true Christian Boston, Mass., who will now address doctrines and practice. The theology vou- which he taught and practised culmi- ' ! nnted in the healing of the sick as well How true and yet how difficult ofa9 the transforming of the sinner. He realization is the great fact that each ; appealed to tho hearts and minds of new moment of each new hour is the1 men, and all of his arguments, para only moment of which any of us can be bles, and admonitions were projected conscious! Our yesterdays, with .their wjth the solo purpose of correcting joys nnd sorrows, are gone; they belong ; errors which dominated the thought of to the dead past. Our tomorrows, with his time. To undo the mistiikes of their hopes and anticipations, never! preceding generations, he repeatedly come. It is qnite evident that the pres-; tnflghtMhe people, and rcRsonod con cut and not the succeeding moment is ' cerning spiritual truths and the things the one in which we consciously exist, j pertaining to God and His being, His It is likewise self-evident that nil that i universe, its government and law. can ever oome within the range of our Mrs. Eddy has followed faithfully in knowledge and experience must exi the way of the Muster, and, it must be nfT" m conceded, has immeasurably aided in Ood, Truth, Life; man, immortality, enlightening the nations of the earth, heaven, bliss, eternity, in fact, all the:Bs Jesus told his followers to do, with verities of being, are in existence now. respect to what the gospel of Truth is No one con consistently believe that the j ai,d what it can and must accomplish past has entombed any verities which , 0u their behalf. In a single statement nre not in evidence in this present time.i 0ur Leador indicates in substance that beennse all that is truo is eternnl. Nor a misunderstanding of the Biblo tench can we conceive of the future holding j ing as to the creation of man is re within its grasp a knowledge of things' snonsihle for nil human discord- that which has not always existed, because un iruo anowicage is universal una eternal. Obviously, as we can know and enjoy the verities of being, we should bo profoundly interested in dem- onstrnting their truth at this very mo - Ir"'nt. It requires tactful, patient and lov - ing thoughtfnlness to teach and en- courage people to realize that there ia contained in the simple net of acquir- ing true knowledge- and understand - ing, all that is necessary for their ex - trication from sin and disease. In or - der to appreciate this fully, we should ',"iT'""" '".'.," ru.Mim irniguise inni one s consciousness is made up largely of beliefs which have! been accepted without investigation or, effort, whiln nmtftinrr flirniio-h thA nuf. urnl experiences of life from childhood to ndiilt yenrs. unaerswnamg weceswy. The average individual is what mieht I ,rt 1 ! .. 1 . 1 1 .. - i : i . 1. - ... ...... ,. ,rn.u..v c. mserviuivr , m- ,,, rcjc,inil of the material or false l Science nnd Health Mrs. Eddy nchnntim, of thought is to follow the stlin,,nrd ot muIli aIld ,le acceptance ! has given s very comprehensive review me of east resistance. Ordinarily f tho B,,iritu(li ad true standard, the Lf the subject of creation, including people believe rather than know or f tn of becoming more familiar the two records which we have refer understand, since it requires less ef-;..-.. ;,. , i, ,.,. . ... n-i. i . :. j...:.. t . . j. t..-. . . proposals which cast doubt on estsb lishcd beliefs or opinions, arc even like ly to be characterized as evil by the conservative thought, because they dis- turb settled convictions, and in many intnnees their pretcntntion is consid - ered disagreeable and positively noxious. Thus it is conceivable that extreme mental conservatism mnv be . - Wly responsible for the prevalence able thinrs, inclndlng sin. sickness and .ocnin. wnicn nave enterea me worm s experience. Christian Science makes a snarp distinction between nelievinfr ami knowing as eausation, and by its tesch- ing Inspires and quickens consciousness to the employment of right Ideas to the exclusion of false beliefs. Its sreoft- pllshmentS ar notablf twofold, Since it not j only corrects errors of 'bought inrouKn tne appiicauou oi iruiu, . br the same process successfully re moves the effects which they have pro duced. "Oo4 Wltb TXa." In its teaching and practice Christian rv-ienee demonstrates tst .iruta re flected or expressed is Immsnuel, or h" Vi N t ll "Mind with ns." And this mesna .... ro oo so. nccnuse or glini,. i,,,), Mrs. Eddy has nIl,ed as the "Jehovistic" record, and need not be surprised if truths fro- j .,, Mid thlt it W)lt thc rorr,.t view the man referred to therein ns having fluently appear new and radical to mor- f mnn nich resulted in healing thc I been formed by the Lord God from the tun. anil may even be regarded as m-l,i(,k in jCMlll, in) Tlle. contention of i dust of the ground, and into whose nos consistent and arouse within them an- christian Science as to thc verity, per-itrils the breath of life wus breathed, tagnnism nnd resentment. Ideas or f,.,inn limi mrjlunl nature of the lllli- w.iB iMillml Ailfinv Ili'f .'rencen tn the ... in iu presmi-e aim !'. . , vfT tne truB nature and character of fl,..li profiteth nothing." Paul savs, "I- - k ..n .. u.,, , , ., I Deity is erroneously involved in this, "Flesh nnd blood cannot inherit He j K'-'ou; practice, the bulk of the results (hnstinn Science declares thnt fnlse ,,;,' !.,.,,. 0f a change bv tbe his-; kingdom of God," and the apostle also ''lerefrom being ewl rather than good, belief rather than natural causes is pn- torin of th. ntm. 0f the Supreme Be-' ,nys tlmt the children of God "have Moreover the practice Is unchristian, mnrilv responsible for all the disagree- . , n, i, i 1 i ri,i ..... i. ,.i.i ...... ;.i. i,;. j.,u. because contrary to the teaching of divine will with n and for us: itn with tia l.ifm witk na. Love With US, wisdom with tis. It i power, action, "aw, health and strength with ns. It means the divine likeness or living presence of the "Wonderful, Counsel or, .. . The Prince of Peace," the healer of the sick, the redeemer. the Mind or consciousness that is Ood, 8od - In word, Christian Science is disclosing to the world tho unreality 1 1 .. . 1 . l ' 1 1 " " D m ungin in God, by demonstrating the pres ence, reality and power of the creative and governing Principle of the uni verse. The extension of the realization of all this is being accomplished through an appeal to the individual consciousness, with which Christian Science deals wholly. It must be recognised that the realm of thought is the legitimate end only field of its operation, and each one oi UB asked to accept and prove for nig owa advancement and advautago inB, we recognizo that each one is . 1... : . . . """j mnramj m uie great wo of hastening the coming of the glad dav wnen knowledge of things that are real and true will supercede all reliefs to the contrary and eliminate tended until it shall envelop the whole earth, even "as the waters cover the ea," and so add manifold blessings """. manitma. It is clearly the niilsion of Christian 8cieD.ce to educate human consciousness anu" arouse it from the dormancy en- lorceo. upon it oy Deueis wnicn are manifestly at variance with revealed is, that the prevalence of a false sense 0f man's origin and nature has led to theories and errors which have been productive of untold misery and suf- fcrinir. Crention is a subiect which 1 should be more generally understood, ) because it is generally misunderstood. jAt the present time, publicity is being widely given to Biblicnl history, and porticulorly that portion relating to creation. Much of this effort is onlv ' serving to extend further the belief !jn' 8 aiatcriul rather than a spiritual 1 rrcntive iw.wer ami unlvnriuv Chri. fian Scientists recognise tlmt they have nan Mienusis recognize tiiBt tney nave; their reasonnlUo part to perform in minimizing the effect of this errone - i 0us effort by acquiring a mom specific) 1.......I,.A e !. k:..-: ....... .... 4l.:D j very subject. ! Spiritual Versus Material Man i Inasmuch as the successful demon - 1 t-u. v.: : stratum of Christian Science involves -..I""" 'l'""1 "rl rr"" . verse, including the real and only man there is, is based wholly upon the Scrip- A .m. ...... 1 : - 1 .. : . I t l. . my mnmnm T'fadi, C0BrClcd wan rjKilty cjn,. prehended. , t. ,? n,;jw Affrira amounts of creation aro found in the ,ilb,e lhe .OBtrmdictory and conflicting . . .i.:.k ......... k.,. l .-.IB Ui "llli.ll PlilT.1 w m..i , tbe Bttou,ion of many students. More - Wcr(( ,t or th ,l;ginnl meaning, , ,. tm. l. chnnL's sn uht no - r pf ,riviul moment to the student of fvriptur(,. However, It was of suf - f!(,j(,nt importance to attract the stten - tifn of Jnwphus. the celebrated Jew - nitorian. who refers to It In his hifnry o( t(w, Hebrew nation. More i. . .r.A-; io-n.ficance to IIS. ,;,.' the change seems to cull into, .uoMion the integr.tr of Hod. the ere- tor of man, ny connum- mm the Lord Ood, who, one of these records states, is the supposed creator of Adam. nA rvaatad Rnl ritual Man t. ...... 1 1 i.. .i,n,ncrku nniUrstnci.1 .v.. .i.. u,.:n.r.. nmnlv'ioilirate that m distinction exists and is to b made between man as th offspring of Owl. fC'11 11 ' . . , kij ,un bM roferrod anu am , to as our first parent. That man md Adam bear no relation to each other, and should not be confused, 5s very ap parent. Inasmuch aa te Bible history doe not confuse them, we certainty are without authority for so doing. In tbi connection the honest investigator will find that Christian science sustains and proves true to the text the purest teach ing of the Scriptures relative to God and the significance of Uis being and creation. It points out the error of the practice of confounding the term God (Klohim), or Spirit, with that of Lord God (Jehovuh-Elohim), or even Lord. It holds with the very best authority that these terms, with their varying shades of meaning, are not synonymous. The original Hebrew term for God that of Klohim, is always understood as meaning the creator and supreme ruler of the universe, the one of whom St. John said, "All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made." We ob serve that the term God is used alto gether in the record of creation which nnneurs in the first charter of Oene-1 sis, concluding with the third verse of ine seconu cuttpier. 1 Ills Iirat ivtolu chronicles the completeness and perfec-lat tion of all of God's works. Christian Science supports this record in its en-1 he possesses life. Vt rule some disa tirety, and by it readily justifies its greements of opinion exist as to the claims and teachine as to the porfee-1 phenomena, the manifestations of life. tion of man. It is interesting to note ; that Jesus of Nazareth, who founded I is not a quality oi matter, ami taut truo Christianity, endorsed this record, I natural science can neither produce it for on one occasion he rof erred to it J nor nccount for it. In the nbsenco of in these words: "Have ye not rend, I definite knowledge on this most iui that he which made thum at the be- i portant point, it is apparent that ma ginning made them mn-lo and female! ' ' 1 terialists are greatly handicapped when Where the terms "male and female"! attempting to protect life or extend occur in the Biblo it is observed that their use is in connection with that which God created. The Perfect Man There frequently occurs in this first record of creation relative to that : which Ood created, the observation "And Ood saw that it was good." ThiB evidence of divine approval was also uttered with rcs)ect to man. Man having been made in the imago and likeness of God, as the record states, it is within tho bounds of reason to maintain that he mnst reflect the di vine nature. He is manifestly the highest expression or reflection of su- j oreme eood. as ho was civon dominion i over the earth and the lesser objects of creation, Having incorporated in her writings: the Btartliug declarations ns to the all perfection of man, Mrs. Eddy repeated ly refers to him as the idea of God. Such a conclusion logiully follows the premise that God, the creator, is the one and only Mind or intelligence. Ideas aluno can originate and exist in Mind, hence man as God's image must be mental. As the son or offspring of God, he should be accounted ns in corporeal und not visible or cognizable to the senses. Because he is like Spirit, he must be spiritual. Individ ual man, each idea or thought of God, including tho "mule and female" of His creating, must ubide constantly in Him, for Mind mid its ideas can never be separated. Paul suys in this rev gnrd: "For in him we live, and move,1 aud have our being." As man is not tho possessor of or subject to anything which did not origi nate in Ood, he cannot bo the victim of evil, sin, suffering, sickness, disease, or death. His wisdom, his strength, his courage, and his capabilities nre unlim ited, because they are derivod from a divine and henco unfuiling source. His unity or at one-nieut with that source provides him with the capacity for both wisely and humanely exerting the do minion or supremacy bestowed upon him. Progressively, diligently, faith fully, and lovingly exercising this au thority, man is inonientariky conscious of the blessing and protection pf his creator, abiding with, overshadowing, and resting upon all of hi activities. Relationship to God In the light of these more consist lit and comforting explanations rendered by Christian Science, we oliserve man as the beneficiary of nil that his jtnke is and has provided. Man must ever be what his Muker designed that he shouh be, because God und His universe arc unchniiging. The harmonious and undis turbed relationship thus necessarily ex isting between Ood and man ns Father and son, provides for whnt might right ly he called true worship. The true model; or ideal man, magnifies, ex nits, and glorifies the perfect pattern, God. Man seeks to obey und conform to the luws of his being beeauso it is his nature, pleasure, and joy to do so, not because a supreme power demands or even requires it of him. Through prayer, or genuine communion with ;,, mBn instinctively nnd reverent Iv ,,lru j thoiiulit to the ercut heart of - , , ml rf.rt.jvt.B the answer which his cvt.r'y ;,.,,, righteous desire . ? whether uttered or unexpressed, merits. No audible petition, no beseeching, no supplicating, no pleading, is necessary. but iust faith, trust, confidence, uiid 1 j,ut just faith, rust, confidence, and . r . ' ' assurance. reil TO. I lie p.-eiuei if'-iii Scripture to this type or standard of man, in a majority of instances, indi catc the imperfect nature thereof, and ... tin., uAt.nmlii i.iiTuilvm ,lii.rn. ... . "v V from. Tho prophet Isuiuh thus ad- m monishes us: "Cease ye from mi.n, j whose breath is in his nostrils; for ! wherein is he to be accounted of!" r . v. v t., . n.i t. in in ui nii- inn ....FT ,' num. in ni.-i i"u lut -. . ; lip, f Christ Jesus we learn that "1he!"y n-nlty or consciousness by an and have put on the new man, whi. h 'i. r,..,e,l in know,. din. after the m. ,gr of him that created him. , Materialistic Vlei of Man 1 All materialistic views and theories ; concerning man give preference to the belief that he is a material being, and ! the ultimate of these conclusions bonr 11... p...,.ml,ln,ii-o tn tlwiaa Ineornorulo.l jn the Bible history with resvt to the Adam tvps of man, nnmelv, "Dust srt, anu unto ausi suuii iuou re- turn." A review of th analysis i man a i given by material science mtclit be con 1 sidercd instructive ia way. but not altether (difylng. Moreover, it t would only serve to show ns the otter ment or contamination of the body was futility of all attempts to obtain aldus to "evil tlumghts," or th. hnl.it I 1 . I .... . .. . 1 . . . ' t.t m. . . . . . r. tf.. ,1.... .-....). 1 knowMg of the true and perfect man by s study of the- false. Suffice it to say, that material investigations have culminated in placing in one of the de partments of the national museum at Washington, D. C, an exhibit embody ing the most advanced scientific re search, discovery, and conclusion as to what mas is. The display consists of the exact proportionate quantities of the various elements which, token to gether, are supposed to constitute an average man. It includes the smallest ingredient comprised in the classified 13 per cent of inorganic salts, to the largest portion even the 85 per cent, or nine and one-half gallons of Just common, ordinary water. From the standpoint of material science, this exhibit approximates and ia accepted as the lost and most im proved analysis of the 100 per cent man of either ancient or modern times. And an authority upon materinl values has advanced the proposition that from a commercial Doint of view the market able value of the properties which, ac eordinir to this exhibit, constitute man. cannot posibly exceed J2.18! Irrespective of the strange eonelu- bluiu nuuu wivhiipi uu.v b.i..-vhau witn rcspeet to we question, rtnat'ior tne outer consequences of such be is mant we are assured by them that all materialists seem to agree that life jits duration by the application of any system of therapeutics or longevity which material science may devise. Basis of Spiritual Healing Thus the entire system of mnterin) healing, wo observe, is predicated upon the belief that the universe, including man, is material. On tho contrary, healing as instituted and successfully accomplished by Christ Jesus, and full, sustained in the present age by Chris tian Science, is based upon the spir itual nature and existence of nil being. Material conclusions aro deduced i from material sense, which takes no cognizance of spiritual life, being, and law. We must recognize that nothing I which material sense, or mortal miuil, eon couceive of or way propose con- cerning God and His perfect man, np- proximnies tno true, it is truo tnnt the system of complicated beliefs and theories which its numerous branches have devised, and tho conclusions pro mulgated, have been denominated science Yet the application during the i pnst ages of this so-culled science has not resulted in improving tho "condi tions of humanity to such an extent "ns would justify us in believing tlmt it is altogether scientific. Thus the branch of material sciouco known as materia, mediea, appears to have been incorrectly designated a science, ns many of its practitioners concede, be cause there is little that is exact or accurate about it. This is not to be construed as a reflection upon the ninny philanthropic men in its practice, since humanity itself has demanded the very service which they have endeavored to render. Ono of tho chief, criticisms which lodge against the materialism of our ago, is the needless alarm which its teaching projects into tho exierieiice of tho people of the world. It would induce us to be 'nfrnid of nearly every thing with which wo nro compelled to come in contnet, und encourage us to sustain and suffer unjust sentences by believing in anil fearing matter. It would thus provide for an -interminable reign of discord and chaos. In accept ing its theories and proposals without question or investigation, we ore im peached by our own consciousness; but deliverance has come, for in the ligli of tho teachings o( Christiun Science we are learning that it is not incum bent upon us to abuse or outrago our sonunon sense, just to please some one. or to uphold false and injurious teach ing and doctrines. Dawn of Salvation Surely the night of mental Inertia is far sjK'Ut, for the dawn of sulvntion the day of spiritual understanding is at hand. Perhaps we do not realize this so vividly ns we ought, for perchance we need not tue crv, Awuke thou tlmt slccpcst, . . . and Christ ahull L'ivo thee light," and "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of tho Lord is risen upon thee." Ministering to the needs of suffering humanity through spiritual knowing, is the must conclus ive evidence of truo Christianity of which we can poeiuiy conceive. It is ' " ' " " . "uln ministry is in '"irumcnt ot spiritual prophecy, Tl,(' l'rl"'t'ce- of Christiun Science hus demonstrated that tho fnlse materinl 1 " oeuei unci con- ! "" oisTiite through fenr, Ignorance, I ttm ""I""'."""' incapacitate mortal a"d. ''"'I"." "l":l!ar rendered null I ,u',u y"''.1 '"K1"'' law of .Mind. 1 lie liuiiviiiiini r ii'iw n-ilge or tins, lllllj its application, naturally effects tlu eradication of the discordant conditions which may be held in thought or ex ternalized ou the body. There, is nothing mysterious or mir aculous about the modus operandi of Christiun Science healing, since an in finite and irrevocable law provides for reconstruction, readjustment, restora tion, recovery, or redemption, in accord ance, with tin" supreme wisdom and power of the Principle which establish ed the law. The changes wrought in consciousness ...i .!., 1. .., ;,. i , .... "" --'-" .......... ie I sTii'lf fiiHf.P(lliwr tft that tirmit nA . i'V..t sick according to the practice of Chris tiaa Science, are in no sense duo to the use of hypnotism or suggestive thera peutics. The. domination of a snbmls J(,"'m' denounce., ami repudiated "u' """" ' -erriso or mo nil man will as evidenced in one human or mortal mind dominating auothcr, was characterize, bv the Master ns the equivalent of casting out devils by the prince of devils. Importance of Right Thinking ' Tbe simplicity f the mode of heal i"g wrooght through siiritual means, is fully appreciated when one rcnlis thnt wrong thought is responsible for the appearance of disease. Jesus re (forded evil thinking si tho source of all disorders. He indicates in words which appear In two of tho goiil Matthew and Mark -tlmt the defile of wrong thinking. He thus taught that an exceedingly close intimacy ex ists between consciousness- and its low er substratum, the body or embodi ment. We might designate their rela tionship under normal conditions as that of master and servant. Following the teaching of Christian Science, and by educating consciousness in the way of righteousness and peace, many thousands have found, to their great astonishment and joy, that it is pos sible to obtain an improved mentality or consciousness, and this in turn ex erts a corrective influence over the body. This experience has repeatedly operated advantageously to one's re covery from discords, which seemed to appear wherever and whenever the normal relationship of consciousness and body that of servant and master was not well defined or understood. The varied experiences of humanity abundantly prove that turbulent or ex treme mental conditions have caused pain and diseoso in accordance with existing mortal laws. The so-called mortal or material man seems to be the one wh is especially subject to these experiences. To rescue all who believe i.uin nuiuunru vt uimi, Mini wuu sui- lief, was tho chief mission of Christ Jesus liKK) years ago, and this is the exact mission of Christiun Science to day. Mrs. Eddy's Discovery That there is a divine law operating in the affairs of men to accomplish healing and salvation through spiritual understanding today, is tho revelation of Christian Science to tho werld. If as the Master ami his disciples proved, a law existed and operated to effect healing and redemption in their time, it surelv exists and is operative now. Mrs. Kdly has again and ngnin in her writings illustrated tho simple manner of accomplishing the healing of the body through mental processes. Au instnneo in point is found on imge 42S of Science and Health, which reads as follows: "Wo must realize, the abil ity of mental might to offset human misconceptions and to replace them with the lifo which is spiritual noi material." And again on page 3D.1 we havo the emphatic declarations;. "Till possession of your body, and govern its feeling and action. Rise in the strength of Spirit to resist all that is unlike good. Ood has made man capa ble of this, aud nothing can vitiate tho ability and power divinely bestow ed on man. Be firm in your under standing that the divino Mind gov erns, and that in Science man refloats God's government.'1 Hero Mrs. Eddy gives emphasis to tho teaching and practice of Christ Jesus, and urges Us to extend the range of the influence of thought or con sciousness beyond the mere point of directing tho movement of he body, even to the bounds of governing its sensations and easting out. its intinun- tics and protecting it nguinst their re- currence. we are also urged to culti vate the habit of contradicting the errors of sense, and to oppose their suggestions with much firmness and constancy of thought. We nro assured that habitually to maintain tho ntti - tude of denying the presence and pow er of evil and ull thnt seems to threat en our pence, harmony, und prosperity, is our divino riu.ht. In pursuing a right course in our we find tlmt prsver is a most effect - mil aid True prayer is tho insepera- bio companion of every effort which Tn nrnv nriulit menus t.i nrii Inti.lll. gently uud conscientiously. Prnver must be based upon splrituul under standing. Wo may with reason and in all righteousness assume that Ood has anticipated all of man's needs. Jesus gave this assurance in his teach ing, for ho saidi "Your Father i.--v Utwiu-flh ilifif VII hnvn ti.uul lit tliitun things." Then to ask Ood for what j i(fuifi',anco to the so-called healing Ho has already provided, or to exis-ct miracles of Jesus' tune. Sho chnr.ic favors the granting of which would tenses them lis divinely natural man require a change hi the infinite, t.lnim, ifj'Mtatioim, produced by the operation would bo Indicative of doubt anil dis- 'f " 1'nnciplo of tho Science of be trust. This would be asking amid, nud '. awordmg to well-defined aw- 1" would preclude an answer. Headers , proving her contentions, Mrs. Eddy hus and students of the text tiook of Chris tian Science have found that tho chap ter on Prayer therein contains some of the most helpful ami inspiring 'thoughts and instructions it hns Tver been their privilege to consider, The Divinity of Christ The teachings of Christian Science with resj t in Christ Jesus do not justify tho criticism which wo some times hear, that Christian Scientists disbelieve in his divinity, As a doc trinal point in religious teaching the divinity of Christ Jesus has been the center of much controversy und spec illation. I.ikn many other questions, it is one which lias been very generally . Ill I H IIIHl.' THt (Kill. j By the many, Christ has been regard : ed (is the person named Jesus, who evi- i denccd unusual spiritual knowledge! and wisdom; wo reeoui.n that Christ meaning Messiah or Savior, wns a title bestowed upon the Nazarene prophet, rather than u mime. According to Hi ble prophecy, th" expectation was that some one would appear in the world in human form, and by intercession nud sacrifice propitiate Ood fur the snlva- ' tion of sinners, in the Christian world , Jesus has been regarded as the one who has performed this service. The world utterly failed, however, in its Inter pretation of the purpose, labors, and ' life of this divinest. of men. ilo ap peared ou earth us n bnbe, born of a devout, woman, and he oallod bin the "Son of ' num." Thirty years passed, during which he was evidently preparing himself for the incomparable service which hn was to render hu manity. He sought diligently for ' knowledge which wool. I destroy dis-j cord, remove limitation, heal the ii k, raise the dead, uud improve human con ditions, Having foiled tlmt knowledge ho astonished, shucked, nnd dis omfitecj the self -satisfied tniitcrinlists of his. lav, and gladdened the hearts of th" pour and lowly, by proving in three short years the wonderful j.ower of spiritual understanding ieiititieally applied. I reclaimed the sinning, h tiled the n'n-k, cast out devils, n ml ruined the dead. Throughout his earthly experience the Muster disclaimed thut Ins works were of a supernatural order, lie said , that these were undertaken to hear witness to the power of Truth as I 1 wus led and suatiiined by it, He at tributed the wonders whhh he wrought to no power of his own, Moieover, he did not iluiin to possess any lulvunt age which others could tint enjoy. His frunk and humble admission "1; can of my own self do nothing," "but tho Father that dwvlk-th in me, hej dwth the works," Jesus taught that the consciousness or divine impulsion which actuate him, and which he was ever obedient to, was the natural source of the pow er which he personally reflected. The unity or oneness of his humanity with the divine Principle of being and its supremacy in bis life, prompted bin to refer endearingly to Ood as ' hit Father. This Principle was tho source of every desire and impulse which v sessed him, and governed him with the certainty of unchanging and eternal ' law. Paul referred to this presence as the Mind "which was also in Christ Jesus." This presence, then, consti tuted his divinity. Jesus' lift-Work We note that absolute Truth was the basis of tho teaching aud practice of i -n l - k: - Jesus and all the results ontained through his efforts were contingent upon the activity of right ideas, or Truth, in his consciousness. That he completed nil that was expected of him. and that he could do no more and no less for humanity than he had done. seems certain when we remember that ! he said, "I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do." In the true vision of his life-work we observe that the Master's experiences were ex amples of a concrete order, all hav ing been demonstrated for the obser vation, instruction, and guidance of hu manity. A repetition specifically of his experience would be quite unnec essary, because the fulness and suffi ciency of his influence aud teaching is undeniably with us always. When Hearing tho completion of the work which he believed had been di vinely entrusted to him, Jesus instruct ed his disciples to continuo in render ing to humanity the same servico which ho had rendered. Tho divino idea which inspired him ho know would re- .main with, minister to, and comfort them Hind the nations of the earth. 1 he Christ which was in him did not bo gin on earth with his birth, or end with his ascension. It had always been aud would ever continue to bo. The dis ciples wore to continuo to preach the kingdom of God (the power and gov eminent of good) at hand, to heal the sick, cleanse tho leper, raise the dead, ' cast out devils. Moreover, with won derful forethought Jesus provided for this great work to extend beyond the immediate or natural lifetime of the disciples, even to tho end of the world; for -ho commanded thorn to enlist the service of alt nations, implying that upon those nations should ultimately rest the responsibility for its perpetua-1 j'oscd by sensory evidence, and is lire tion. Thus we oliserve that he dedi- ing down tho barriers of doubt n ml cuted the sacred commission end trust of his lifo work, not alone to a succes sion of religionists or professed believ ers, but to all who constitute tho na tions of the earth, and this even unto the end of time. We aro reioiced and Inspired by the knowledge of tho fact that Christian Science hns restored to the world the spiritual understanding which enabled Jesus to heal the sick and reclaim the sinning. There lins thus been confer red upon each ono of us the privilege und duty of furthering his mission by 1 performing the works which ho said could bo accomplished by ull who would believe, understand, and follow his teaching. Mrs, Eddy and Christian Science When founding this great movement, 1 publishing tho text book, "Hciencu and Health with Key to the Scriptures. "j ThB ''''(!;" and metapliysienl teach-1 ling therein embodied is founded uixm ' tho Scriptures, n ml piirticiilurly the I .. i i ... nuitin iiiiii uuei i iiii-n uu' ii-n umi ntulgntci! by Jesus of Nnzuieth. in this book, and in her other writings, Mrs. Kddy has given speciul emphasis to tho fact of tho reality of spiritual life and being. She hns quickened the interest of mankind in Scriptural hist ory iiinl teaching, and hus given n new restorod to the service of mankind the practice of healing bodily infirmities entirely through spiritual means. The text book referred to was first published in 1875. Sunccssivcly, and n tin! needs havo sinco required, there I huve iippcured, under Mrs, Eddy's di rectlon, periodical which nro now be ing published monthly, weekly, nud oven daily. These publications con tain instructive writings in umplifieu tion of the teaching und practice nf this Science, and except the duily news- to This Trip to the Panama Expo sition a Life Time Event North Bank urnl I ho T'lilutinl Steamships, "Northern Pacific "Great Northern" Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Host of the trip in daylight. 2d glor ious hours on the on-an. Pares include miuls and berth and free citrus. Numerous Brilliant Attractions drr lug October. Forest Industries Conventions, Dally Stock Shows till December 3. Peace Congress, The Purniors' Month. tagger' Congress tht. 30, Oregon Puy, "Zone of Plenty Week", Drain age Conference. Homethlng Doing Every Minute and at a Hundred Difforuut Places in tbe Jewelled City. Round trip from Salem, a.lu.00. J. W. Ritchie, Agent, Stitm, Oregon. puper give authentic instances of heul ing which have occurred and are oc curring from day to day as a result of the observance and application ct the doctrines of Christiun Science. They are also providing information relative to the growth ana progress of the cuui'o as welf as legitimate news and world events of moment and interest. In ilifinpiwi m, thmtrrltt nt l.wa n.n,.. purity, health, and righteousness, the value of the service which these writ- ings and publications are continually . t i ii-iiMci nig luiiumiiu is uvjomi csTiinuio. The far-reaching influence of Situ. ' Eddy's life work, and the power fof good which it is exerting, mankind today but dimly realizes and only feeb ly comprehends. 0 It is au occasion for congratulation and thanksgiving that the present gen eration are, witnesses and participants in tho activity of this world-w ide move- ment of true Christiun faith and prac tice. Those who glory and share in it triumphal progress and achievement, gladly and lovingly accord to Mis. Ed dy the honor done her as its Founder. Her earliest struggles on behalf of t,hia consummation first assumed defiuito and effective shape less than fifty years ago. As a consequence, today millions of adherents and sympathize!:) are reaping the benefits. Tho impul sion aud inspiration which urged Mrs. Eddy forward to the accomplishment of a work which since the Master 'a time is without a parallel in the world 'a history, was the service which she could thereby render suffering humanity. Our appreciation of all this, and our gratitude to her, can best bo evidenced by purity, meekness, and humility, and in loving, uplifting service to oue an other. Triumph of the Truth Impelled by the inspiring words and demonstrations of a solitary woman o( our own blest lurid, a vast, number, who represent every nation of the earth, am today observed climbing tho heights of spiritual understanding. A progressive Christianity is lending them on, ami the ever-brilliant rays of divine Truth go before to designate, and illumine tho way. On every hund the waymarka anil influence of ignorance, fear, superstl- tion, bigotry, und false beliefs are seen to disappear. .Moreover, their effect in sin und disense, and in impotent n n I obsolete doctrines and prnutices, ura rapidly vanishing from nuniun exper ience, Diviuo metaphysics is relensliic mor tals from the grusp of limitations iin- skepticism as to tho eternity of lifo and being. It is reestablishing u ra tional faith in und dependence upon the sustaining presence of the eternal ver ities of Life, Truth, mid Love, It is arousing consciousness to the uppre hension und ucceptunco of the heat ing and redemptive power of Hod's Immutable laws. As a result of this enlightened ad vancement and transformation, sulvn tion no longer means the escape or de liverance of wicked and condemned per sons from tht punishment threatened hy au avenging Deity. In place of its former and most repelling significance, the term salvation is now being uc cepted ns synonymous with the attain ment of spiritual understanding. Work ing out one's own salvation is best com prehended as the simple net of the in dividual in acquiring tho true know! edge of the relnlioiisliip between Ood ami His universe, including mini, which He created and governs. . Christian Science is very largely re- i sponsible for this improved condition and everiiicrciisliig knowledge, since through its teaching and practice it has disclosed the Important fact that nil the functions of true existence ure and must, ever be centered und eireuni ferenced in this knowledge. It is also conclusively proving Hint the mi turn I outcome of whnt might be rightly formed Christiun activity is the heul ing work which Christ Jesus insisted should be 'considered ns the only legit imate evidence of a mini's right to b called a Christiun, ' ft STENOGRAPHERS Why Not TJse Columbia QUALITY Carbona? 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