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Argument of good works

Christian Science awakens the sinner, reclaims the infidel, and raises from the couch of pain the helpless invalid. It speaks to the dumb the words of Truth, and they answer with rejoicing. It causes the deaf to hear, the lame to walk, and the blind to see. Who would be the first to disown the Christli- ness of good works, when our Master says, "By their fruits ye shall know them"?

If Christian Scientists were teaching or practising pharmacy or obstetrics according to the common theo- ries, no denunciations would follow them, even if their treatment resulted in the death of a patient. The people

are taught in such cases to say, Amen. Shall I then be smitten for healing and for teaching Truth as the Prin- ciple of healing, and for proving my word by my deed? James said: "Show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works."