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iE LAKE SHORE NEWS, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1921 IS A LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE "Christian Science: The Unity of Religion and Medicine* By WILLIS F. GROSS, C. S. B. Willis F. Gross, C S. B., of Boston, M!I« member of the Board of Lec- SSip of The Mother Church, The 22"'Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass., delivered a lecture on ^hrtstia« Science Thursday evening, Aoril 21st, under ' the auspices of ?Sst Church of Christ, Scientist. Wilmette, III., in the church edifice Central Avenue and Tenth Street. The lecturer was introduced by Mr. Arthur B. Haven, who said: In extending you a welcome from the members of this church, to share with us the benefits of a lecture on Christian Science, I desire to call your attention to the purpose of such a lecture, as evidenced by our leader in a short paragraph from her book, "First Church of Christ, Sientnst and Miscellany", (Page 338-339). "The Board of Lectureship is ab- solutely inclined to be, and is in- structed to be. charitable towards all, and hating none. The purpose of its members is to subserve the interest of mankind, and.to cement the bonds 0f Christian Brotherhood, whose every link leads upward'in-the chain of being. The cardinal points of Christian Science cannot be lost sipht of, namelyâ€"one God, supreme, infinite, and one Christ Jesus." . Mary Baker Eddy. It is a privilege to have with us this evening an earnest and loyal student of ^Christianâ€"Scienee?â€"wh o -conW authorized as a member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church. The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Mass., of which this church is a branch. -jkâ€"«â€" I have the pleasure of presenting jtoyouâ€"Mr. Willis F. Gross, C. S. B., of Boston, Mass., who will now ad- [dress you. Mr. Gross spoke as follows: No teaching of modern times has [inspired greater activity in the things which really benefit humanity [than has Christian Science. Noth- ling has contributed more to the uni- iversarl good than has that Christianly [scientific method of healing, which Ifurnishes conclusive evidence that re- ni and medicine' are from the ime source and cannot be separated, ithcr in theory ,or practice. Chris- Science has encountered oppo- sition because for centuries it has [been held that religion and medicine [nave little in common. This is true [of medicine and religion as generally [defined and practiced, but no human, [theory or belief can change the eter- nal fact that the most effectual heal- jing system ever brought to human [recognition and^hristianityfasjtaught land demonstrated by its Founder, [Jesus of Nazareth, are one and idefl- Itical. The healing of sickness by spiritual [means alone continued throughout the first three centuries of the Chris- tian era. So long as it was consid- ered an essential part of religious [teaching and practice and not merely [incidental thereto, and intended only for a short period of time or a limited [number of persons, the Christ-method healing was the only one recog- lized in the Christian church. his being, he is lifted above the fears and discords resulting from the be- lief that matter is substance and the basis of life and intelligence. IMAGE AND LIKENESS -The-Scr4ptural4eaching_that_man was created in the image and" like- ness of God seemed to have no defi- nite place in human thought and activity until the advent of Christian Science. It is the generally accepted belief that man is material and there- fore subject to sin, disease, and death. John caught a glimpse of man's real being and he wrote, "Be- loved, now are we the sons of God." How few have realized that this truth could be applied in working out the various problems of to-day. The statement that man is the son of God has been accepted as a matter of faith by Christian believers, but there has been little understanding of what constitutes the divine likeness. In Christian Science it is learned that these words of the apostle de- clare what is even now the truth about man. He is the child of God, infinite Spiritr-notwithstanding the testimony of the material senses to the contrary. As the likeness of Spirit, mat* can express nothing un- like the divine nature. The appre- hension of this great truth brings hope, courage, and assurance to those struggling with disease and sin. The heavy burden- is lifted and man re jotccs in the ence and love. PRESENT RESULTS It is a truism accepted by all men that a tree can be judged by its fruits. The great Teacher said, "A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth eood fruit." In reply to the question, What are the fruit* of Christian Science? we would answer. The sick are being healedMhe sorrowing are comforted, and sinners are reformed. But this is not all that is being 'accomplished. Christian Science has a rightful place in every field of honest endeavor. Everything that in any way contrib- whereby we must be saved," it the teaching of Holy Writ. We accept the Scriptures- as con- taining the revealed word of God; we believe in the power and efficiency of prayer; we believe in the triumph of good over evil, right over wrong, and truth over error. Furthermore, we believe that the highest type of man- 1,°°?. " *«»*»«<* through living in obedience to the unchanging taw of God as revealed in the teachings and works of Christ Jesus, the Founder of the Christian religion. We believe that when this law becomes more generally understood, and men are willingly obedient to its requirements, the immediate result will be the work- ing out of many problems which in the past have seemed to be of such magnitude as to discourage any at- tempt at their solution. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE That Christian Science is in ad- vance of and departs from the trend of other religious doctrines, is appa- rent to every one who has given the matter any serious consideration. The question naturally arises. Where, or how, did Christian Science origi- nate? What was its starting point? What was it that gave to Christianity this new impetus, demonstrating the divine energies of good? Everv revealed truth, every impor- tant _ discovery, every successful in- vention, every glorious achievement, every unfolding of good, hears faith- ful testimony to the fact that at some time there was one who walked in advance of others and caught glirnnse of that which was invisible to jthe-multitudes. At first he may have seen as it were "through a class darkly," hut as the vision grew clear- er he was able to tell the people something of what he had perceived. Then the eyes of others were opened nf-nf r.nrt'a rr^ UmLlhcv saw whnt tht>y might, never have seen had the seen had it not been for clear vision of some one else. THE DISCOVERER In the same manner as other great truths were discovered and rendered practical. Christian Science was brought to human recognition. There was one who stood on higher ground: one whose spiritual perception Wqg able to nencraic-the-mists which ob- scured the vision of others, who rea- soned more corrcctlv. and was mo^e faithful in making a practical appli- cation of what had alreadv been re- vealed. In this instance the world's benefactor was a woman, and future numanuy dc- generations will regard her as among comes more productive of good when the rftr>mn.l. »|iV„t-I- * u am?ns it. is understood how the fundamen- | &% "Jggg* i£Vv iilri w m Mi tal teachings of this Science t&^C1^ e^cT' eVCry Pr°h,em °f man'S P ^se^^ %SB*5 experience. /-»K-:-*.i_.. o_«____ * . -Inâ€"thisâ€"age^Christian Science is laemonstraTing^that~ spiritual â€"under- standing improves the health as well as the morals of men. When the teachings of Jesus are correctly in- terpreted and rightly applied, it is undersiood that the remedy for sin [is the only effectual remedy for sick- fness. BASIS OF CHRISTIANITY The basis of Christianity is a right [apprehension of God and man's rela- Kion~iT) his creator and his fellow |men. According to the teachings of jman is absolutely dependent on God land inseparable from Him. The er- jronc' unbelief that man can be sepa- rated from God ; that he can think land act independently of his creator, [is responsible for all the discord of Ihmrrai existence, sin and disease in-^ [elude! When the utter falsity of the [belief that man "has a mtndyof^ his [own" becomes apparent, it is pos- sible to correct the fundamental er- > oi human thought and escape the bondage ot sin and suffering; but 10 kng as mortals cling to the de- usion of mind in matter, which at no wne manifests the slightest evidence f intelligence, they will reap the re- alts of this erroneous belief. Man becomes not less but more of man when he learns that existence Because one is neither an invalid nor a hardened sinner, it does not follow that he has no need of Chris- tian Science. If"he desires to become more successful in his chosen voca- tion, honing thereby to render a more effectual service to others; if there are anx evjlsilo-bei overcome, any good works to be done; if he feels the need of greater freedom, a larger sense of God's love, or a more en- during consciousness of peace and harmony, Christian Science can help him to attain the realization of his hopes. He will comprehend more fully the deep significance of the Master's loving benediction, "Lo. I am with you alway," and he will be inspired with a greater desire to un- derstand and acknowledge God in all his ways. __Christian. Science demonstrates the unity of religion and medicine. In so doing it has^nUrged-ihe-hordera of Christian activity and restored the teaching and practice of primitive Christianity, which included the heal- ing of sickness as well as the over- coming of sin. Because of the great good already accomplished, men and women of all classes are devoting themselves to the study of this Science and ear- nestly striving to put its teachings into practice. There is a rapidly in- creasing number of intelligent per- sons who rejoice to be known as Christian Science, for such she was. No religious teacher of modern times reasoned along the tame lines as she did^-neither has there â- been anyone who arrived at the same definite con- clusions she has so clearly set forth in her writings. EARLY EXPERIENCES Mrs. Eddy was possessed of a keen, analytical mind. When but a child she refused to accept certain teach- ings promulgated by her religious instructors, because they did not ac- cord with her belief in God as an all-wise, loving Father who was "not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." Descended from a noble ancestry, of a deeply religious nature, carefully instructed by her pious mother in the things pertaining to sound religious doctrine, reared amid surroundings -wellâ€"calculated Tro bring"out The best in-"human thins not to be understood,â€"too deep for human comprehension. Mrs. Eddy pondered her experience, stud- ied her Bible' even more faithfully than before, and earnestly prayed that she might so understand what had healed her as to be the means of bringing the priceless blessing of good health to others even more un- fortunate than herself. Her prayer was answered, and the Science of Christian healing was revealed to a waiting world. DISCOVERY AND PROOF In Science and Health, the Chris- tian Science textbook, Mrs. Eddy writes as follows concerning her discovery: "The term Christian, Sc1eiice~wa^imrodiiceTli>y-tb^author^ to designate the scientific system of divine healing. "The revelation consists of two parts: t "1. The discovery of this divine Science of Mind-healing, through a spiritual sense of the Scriptures and through the teachings of the Com- forter, as promised by the Master. "2. The proof, by present demon- stration, that the so-called miracles of Jesus did not specially belong to a dispensation now ended, but that they illustrated an ever-operative di- vine Principle. The operation of this Principle indicates the cternality of the scientific order and continuity of being. "Christian Science differs from ma- terial science, but not on that ac- count is it less scientific On the contrary, Christian Science is pre* eminently scientific, being based on Truth, the Principle of all science." (p, luy^ Mrs. Eddy's success as a writer, teacher, and leader is proof of her fitness for the great work to which she was called. She was well pre pared to go out into the unknown country of a broader religions ex- perience; wherein" The sick are healed" in the same manner as sinners arc re formed. She met the Goliath of ma- terialism face to face and demon- strated the might and majesty of the ever-living God, proving that both us though there were no such thing religion and medicine are more ef-' a* n?trc.(,7 atL(1 he Wl11 cxPerience none fectual because Science has demon- of tne *» effects resulting from this tide certainty that an intelligent de- nial of evil gives one dominion over evil not to be gained in any other way. So long as the statement of evil concerning itself is accepted as true, evil will seem to be all that is claimed for it. The only evidence of the reality of evil is the evil's own contention for place and power. JESUS* MISSION It has been said that to deny the reality of evil is virtually to declare there is and never was any necessity for a personal Saviour. The life and works of Jesus mean more to us as Christian Scientists than ever before. We are beginning to understand his atonement for sin and to realise how much we~are indebted-tc^him-for^giv^ ing the proof of God's love and will- ingness to help in every time of need. To deny the reality of evil is not contrary to the spirit and purpose of Christianity. It gives one a truer concept of the Master's works and a better understanding of his teach*, ings. The mission of Jesus was to teach and demonstrate the truth of being. The understanding of what he taught delivers men from all evil.â€" the evil of sickness aa_we!L as__tne_ evil of sin."" THE WAY TO THE FATHER Jesus said--to his disciples, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." He proved that the way to the Father is not through the belief in the reality of evil, but through the understanding of God, good, as the only^owor, cause, and-creator. He taught men to think and do good. To the extent that one does good he makes nothing of evil, the opposite of good. The reality of good was t4ie key- note of the Master's teachings. He required, implicit obedience to the law of good at all times. His teach- ings loavr-ne- room or of for the indulgence of evil. He taught men to love even their enemies. One cannot both love and hate at the same time. If he truly loves, it fs to him strated their oneness. For many years she stood with staff in hand, ready to move onward when : God pointed the way. luioving obedience to the divine command she took the steps which have brought us to this hour. It is to her Untiring efforts that the world is indebted for the unprecedented prosperityâ€"ofâ€" our cause. '. -.. V SCIENCE AND HEALTH The work of greatest importance accomplished by Mrs. Jiddy was tht writing of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," the first and only textbook on Christian Science.. This book contains a complete state ment of Christian Science an the rules"for denTonstrating tilis pure ly spiritual method of healing sick- ness and destroying sin. From time to time Mrs. Ivddy wrote various oiher„works further elucidating this tons of Scienee j Christian-Scientists.landjt_js_ impos- sible to say how manv thousands are convinced of the truth of this teach- ing who. for various reasons, have no* as yet openly declared them- setves;â€"â€"-------------------â€"â€"â€" ipart from' God is a scientific impos- He can lose nothing by irning the truth about his existence idual entity. He manifests: less but more Intelligence when »e learns that God is infinite in- telligence and man reflects God. The rays of lri> earthly pilgrimage are lot shortened but increased when he earns that God is Life and man lives because he reflects God. When he earns that Spirit is the substance of A CHRISTIAN NATION When lseeking~ a reason for the re- markable growth of this movement^it is welTlo remeTnber^that-we as a nation are a Christian people, and anv «uegestion to the contrary would immediately call forth the most ear- nest protestations from every section of the country. We are convinced that Christianity is practical, and we believe that if it were more manifest in human affairs greater good would come to all, and no man would suffer loss. • « ,. As a Christian people we believe in one God. the maker of heaven and earth. In John's gospel we read, All Jungs were made by him;: and with out him "was not aiiy thing mad that was made." We believe m one power, omnipotence Paul ^ec1*^ "There is no power but of.<^d-*J« powers tnat TTe aTe ordamed oi^God. We believe in one Christ, the Saviour of men- There is none other name under heaven given among men, Tiature, Mrs Eddy passed the years of a happy chiLdl hoodi The added responsibilities of a Isroader experience when she was called to leave her fatheT^'s^h^useiand take her place in the world's activi- ties, afforded her abundant oppor- tunities to test the practical worth of her early training. She was ever faithful to what she believed, and she always expressed a kindly sympathy fon the.honest con- victions of those who held to con- trary opinions. ' She left others free toâ€"feHow^tbe leadings of truth as all-important subject. PROBLEM OF EVIL Christian Science is based on the eternal reality and supremacy of good. It is erfectualin Iwaling sick- ness and destroying sin. It demon- strates the nothingness of evil and by so doing establishes harmony on an enduring basis. Throughout the centuries the problem of evil has been a perplexing one, and few per- sons have reached a satisfactory con- clusion. , Having accepted evil as a realityl-men^mve^lalwred^^mâ€"vain-to^ account for its_origin. erroneous belief. Jesus taught his disciples that even though they were hated by others aniLMtterly persecuted, the only way of escape is through love. This is contrary to mortal man's belief that it is possible to overcome evil with evil. If another has wronged him, he fancies that the remedy is to cause that one to suffer even more than he has suffered. The teachings of the Master arc very definite on this point. Evil is to be overcome with good; it is impossible to gain the victory over it in any other way. The illusion of evil always seems real to a false sense, but sense testi- mony regarding evil should never be accepted. Is not all sin a deeeptk_ fs-it-true that there is pleasure in wrongdoing, as material sense would have man believe? Did a mortal ever gain anything really worth while by resorting to the methods of evil? Tf The belief that evil is real implies one of two things: either it is self- existent, or God made it. To ac- cept the first, proposition is to declare there is more than one ncf^rtorriind this is an emphatic denial ofllnrfiin- damental teaching of Christianity; while to affirm that God created evil, or made it possible, is to say that evil is good, for the Scriptures are very definite on this point, "And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good." Christian Science offers the only practical solution of^ flffs^ problem when it declares that evil is neither person, place, nor thing. It possesses neither intelligence, power, nor real- ity. On this basis it is possible to demonstrate the nothingness of eviT and thereby prove the somethipgness and eternal reality of good. There is on the part of many a manifest inclination to contend for evil rather than to deny its claims, even though it is a fact so evident it can hardly be questioned that no good has ever resulted from this practice. All that has been accomplished in the way of moral and spiritual attain- ment has resulted . from contending against the so-called forces of evil. The consistent endeavor of all those who "loved righteousness, and hated passed over the wonderful expeVi- iniquity," has Been to counteract the ence of her restoration to health i influence of evil and prevent its cul- without seeking to know how this4 mination in word or deed. For cen- ii«.thing thai evil can say of itself is true, wherein is it to be accepted as a reality, Let us go back to the first appear- ance of evil as recorded in the third chapter of Genesis. What was at- the bottom of it? Was it not a lie; even the belief that man would gain some- thing by accepting evil as a reality? Jesus called evil a lie and the father of the lie. Where is there to be found a better definition of .evil? Knowing that all evil is a He, the Master said- to his followers, "And ye shall know thin ruth, and the truth shall make you-free."L________iT_____ _ ___i_ MENTAL CAUSATION they understood truth, according to them the same sacred rights^^nd j privileges she desired for herself. Faithful as she knew how to he faith- ful, consistent in the endeavor ^4o make her life a blessing to humanity, a loving friend to all who knew her, Mrs. Eddy was being prepared for to^Temember^thatâ€"weâ€"asâ€"a-|4ierâ€"mission, and when the call came. she was ready. She learned many lessons in the school of bitter experience, but these only caused her to cling even more steadfastly to the teachings of Holy Writ and to realize more fully that it is possible for men to trust God at all times and Vely on Him to direct their ways. Without this prepara- tion and an earnest, desire to under- stand spiritual things, the might have If one gains the victory over sin by making good real, and this is proven in the daily experience of anyone, he can overcome sickness in the same manner. In the beginning, sin is an error of thought, and so it is with sickness. Even from a medical point of view, based wholly on material hypotheses, thinking and talking about disease and suffering is never.;_.' helpful. No good can possibly result from this practice and it is to be condemned. -----L.___„___ ' â-  â-  Most persons admit that thought affects the body somewhat, but they are unable Jo see how the belief in sickness and the fear of it could pro* ducc a sick body. If the effect of thought on the body is accepted as an established fact, where can one draw the line and say, "Thus far and no farther"? lust how much i* it work had been accomplished. Mrs. Eddy's healing was the begin- ning of a new era in religious teach- ing and practice. Prior to this time many good men and women had been healed through a pure, unfaltering faith in God's goodness and love, but they accepted the blessing as some- turies mortals have been warned of the suffering which must inevitably follow the indulgence of evil, but this practice has not accomplished the destruction of evil; at best it has only served to prevent the indulgence of sin through fear of consequences. It has been established with scien- possible to think and talk about sick- ness and experience no bad results? Since there is no satisfactory answer to the question, would it not be well to be on the safe side and eliminate all thought of disease and ihharmony ? Even though one may not be pre- pared to accept the teaching of Chris- tian Science that sickness is not a reality in the absolute sense of the word, because it is no part of God's creation, he can at least understand that the less he thinks and talks about sickness the better. RIGHT THINKING The vital connection between .thought and action is worthy of care- ful consideration. If one does not think right, he will not do right; con- versely, if he does not do right, he will not long be able to think right, for