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“A little more grace, a motive made pure, a few truths tenderly told, a heart softened, a character subdued, a life consecrated, would restore the right action of the mental mechanism, and make manifest the movement of body and soul in accord with God.”

Quote by Mary Baker Eddy

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The Christian Science Journal

The Christian Science Journal is a periodical that offers insights into the principles and practices of Christian Science, a religious movement founded by Mary Baker Eddy. It includes articles, essays, and other content that explore the philosophy and spiritual principles of Christian Science, as well as personal experiences and reflections from adherents. more

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Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Baker Eddy was an American author and religious leader, born on July 16, 1821, and died on December 3, 1910. She was the founder of Christian Science, a religious movement that emphasizes spiritual healing and rejects the use of medication and surgery. more

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