SCIENCE AND HEALTH.
CHAPTER I.
SCIENCE, THEOLOGY, MEDICINE.
But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man; for I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. — Paul.
Another parable spake he unto them: The Kingdom of Heaven is
like unto leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of
meal, till the whole was leavened. — Matthew.
IN the year 1866 I discovered the Science of Metaphysical
Healing, and named it Christian Science. God
Christian Science discovered.
had been graciously fitting me, during many
years, for the reception of a final revelation of
the absolute Principle of Scientific Mind-healing.
This apodictical Principle points to the revelation of Immanuel, the everpresent God, — the sovereign Omnipotence, Mission of Christian Science. delivering the children of men from every ill “that flesh is heir to.” Through Christian Science, religion and medicine are inspired with a diviner nature and essence, fresh pinions are given to faith and understanding, and thoughts acquaint themselves intelligently with God.
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