At Wednesday testimony meetings, you’ll hear hymns and readings specially selected for the day from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Scriptural selections are from the King James Version of the Bible. You’ll also hear testimonies of healing and remarks on Christian Science submitted by listeners.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Melanie L. Daglian, Guest First Reader
Bryan Ashley, Organist
Prelude
Andante tranquillo (from Sonata III) by Felix Mendelssohn
Communion in D by Alexandre Guilmant
Hymn 33
James Montgomery, words
John B. Dykes, music
Call the Lord thy sure salvation,
Rest beneath th’ Almighty’s shade;
In His secret habitation
Dwell, nor ever be dismayed.
He shall charge His angel legions
Watch and ward o’er thee to keep,
Though thou walk through hostile regions,
Though in desert wilds thou sleep.
There no tumult can alarm thee,
Thou shalt dread no hidden snare;
Guile nor violence shall harm thee
In eternal safeguard there.
Readings
Readings from the Bible, and correlative passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
Prayer
Silent Prayer, followed by the audible repetition of the Lord's Prayer, its spiritual interpretation being omitted.
Hymn 389
William Young, words
Portnersches Gesangbuch, 1831, music
While Thou, O my God, art my help and defender,
No cares can o’erwhelm me, no terrors appall;
The wiles and the snares of this world will but render
More lively my hope in my God and my all.
Yes, Thou art my refuge in sorrow and danger;
My strength, should I suffer; my hope, should I fall;
My comfort and joy in this land of the stranger;
My treasure, my glory, my God, and my all.
Notices
Experiences, testimonies and remarks on Christian Science
Hymn 476
Friedrich Preller; eng. tr. CSPS, words
Werner Kuck, alt., music
Fearful heart, put all your cares
Completely in your dear God’s hands;
Love feeds you with Her great strength
And your faith will always stand.
Now as you go safely forward,
Walk securely in Love’s grace.
Give to God the praise and glory;
Fear and doubt have no more place.
Longing heart, don’t give up hope
When threats of evil overwhelm.
Love now keeps Her promise true,
God’s sure hand is at the helm.
Bringing joy when all seems darkness—
God will keep you safe, secure.
You go forward, loved and peaceful:
Victory is always sure.
English translation © 2017 The Christian Science Board of Directors.
Postlude
Prelude & Fugue in C Major, BWV 553 by Johann Sebastian Bach
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