JOHN RUSKIN
This distinguished critic has stoutly denied any inclination toward the Romish Church. It should be conceded that he knows his own views in that direction better than Dame Rumor. The bed of flowers...
Agates
Blessed is the memory of those who have kept themselves unspotted from the world; yet more blessed are they who have kept themselves unspotted in the world. JAMESON. When the heavy-laden sigh, Deem...
Agates
The astronomer thinks of the stars, the naturalist of nature, the philosopher of himself. FONTANELLE. But the Vine standeth stripped and desolate, Having given all; and now its own dark time Is com...
SICK OF THE PALSY
Dear Journal: It is with pleasure I submit this testimonial in Truth, for it is my desire that others should know of this new (and yet old) mode of treating the ills of the flesh. For ten months I...
Church and Association
A GOOD EXHORTATION.[Selected.]The preparations of the heart are with the Lord. Let us beseech Him to help us in our infirmities, by His Holy Spirit, that the praise and supplications, which we offe...
CASES OF CHILDREN
My dear Teacher: Thinking it may be of interest to you to know something of my first work in Christian Science, I describe one or two demonstrations.A little child of one of our neighbors was taken...
CINCINNATI PLUCK
My precious Teacher: You can do as you please concerning the money I sent you for the church,—make it known or not. I feel it the duty of all students, let them live where they may, to do and give...
TRUE PRAYER
Ask and it shall be given you. MATTHEW vii. 7.Have you ever thought, as you sat meditating on a Sunday afternoon, of the significance of the word prayer?Open your Bible and you will find, from Gene...
THE REAL versus THE UNREAL MAN
Looking beyond the ken of finite, erring vision, the Master says: "They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the Truth. Thy word is Truth. . . . And for their...
PROVIDENCE, R. I.
My first case in the obstetric line came along last week. I was not able to carry the belief entirely painless, but nearly so. The patient sat up next day, and walked around the room. People think...