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Jesus could have withdrawn himself from his enemies. ..... He was inspired by God, by Truth and Love, in all that he sai...
01/09/2026

Jesus could have withdrawn himself from his enemies. ...
.. He was inspired by God, by Truth and Love, in all that he said and did.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 51:6 (only), 23–24)

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.(Psalms 23:2)
31/08/2026

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
(Psalms 23:2)

The prophet of to-day beholds in the mental horizon the signs of these times, the reappearance of the Christianity which...
30/08/2026

The prophet of to-day beholds in the mental horizon the signs of these times, the reappearance of the Christianity which heals the sick and destroys error, and no other sign shall be given.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 98:4–7)

Now sweeping down the years untold,The day of Truth is breaking;And sweet and fair the leaves unfold,Of Love’s immortal ...
29/08/2026

Now sweeping down the years untold,
The day of Truth is breaking;
And sweet and fair the leaves unfold,
Of Love’s immortal waking.
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 197:1)

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup...
28/08/2026

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
(Revelation 3:20)

Fruitful shall our tillage be, / Known the work of perfect Mind, / Leaves be gathered from the tree / For the healing of...
27/08/2026

Fruitful shall our tillage be, / Known the work of perfect Mind, / Leaves be gathered from the tree / For the healing of mankind.
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 141:3)

Friends on earth, bow, confess God’s might;Bow down and give all glory due.Ay, ay, salidummay, ay, ay salidummay.Come to...
26/08/2026

Friends on earth, bow, confess God’s might;
Bow down and give all glory due.
Ay, ay, salidummay, ay, ay salidummay.
Come to God, bring your gifts most rare,
Fill Love’s hall with your joyful sound.
Ay, ay, salidummay, ay, ay salidummay.
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 578:3)

I reach Mind’s open door, and at its portalI know that where I stand is holy ground;I feel the calm and joy of things im...
25/08/2026

I reach Mind’s open door, and at its portal
I know that where I stand is holy ground;
I feel the calm and joy of things immortal,
The loveliness of Love is all around.
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 64:2)

Craigmillar Castle near Edinburgh

Acquaintance with the original texts, and willingness to give up human beliefs (established by hierarchies, and instigat...
24/08/2026

Acquaintance with the original texts, and willingness to give up human beliefs (established by hierarchies, and instigated sometimes by the worst passions of men), open the way for Christian Science to be understood, and make the Bible the chart of life, where the buoys and healing currents of Truth are pointed out.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 24:4)

Dear God, how glorious is Thy name / Through all the earth and sea and sky. / The wondrous heavens, Thy handiwork, / The...
23/08/2026

Dear God, how glorious is Thy name / Through all the earth and sea and sky. / The wondrous heavens, Thy handiwork, / The moon and stars hast Thou ordained.
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 45:1)

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