CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN THE WAR
The fund was administered in Holland by the Committee on Publication for that country, and in one of the reports we read:
“We are so grateful for the help the Christian Scientists in America are giving us. I am sure each of them would feel amply rewarded if he could hear the expressions of gratitude of the people we have been able to help in Holland. And to think that this blessed work is going on in many other countries is indeed glorious!”
A Dutch lady writes:
“What a relief and what a splendid gift I received from the War Relief Fund. Not only my immediate needs are all supplied, but the principal thing is that I received a tangible proof of God's love and know from experience that He never leaves those who trust in Him.”
Says a student:
“I acknowledge the receipt of the 200 florins from the War Relief Fund. I am very grateful to the Committee that makes it possible for me in this way to provide for my future, and it certainly will be a stimulus to do all I can to pass the examination successfully.”
From the same student somewhat later:
“You surely will be pleased to hear that I have success- fully passed the examination. As it was through your medium that I received the help from the Christian Science War Relief Fund which made it possible to continue my study I want to thank you once more.”
An Englishman writes from The Hague:
“I am most happy to inform you that my family came through from Belgium last week.
“My wife joins me in thanking you and the other members of the Committee most sincerely for the munificent manner
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