Things To Be Thought Of

Things To Be Thought OfThe need of their teacher's counsel, felt by students, [16]especially by those at a distance, working assiduously forour common Cause,—and their constant petitions forthe same, should be met in the most effectual way.To be responsible for supplying this want, and poise [20]the wavering balance on the right side, is impracticablewithout a full knowledge of the environments. Theeducational system of Christian Science lacks the aidand protection of State laws. The Science is hamperedby immature demonstrations, by the infancy of its dis- [25]covery, by incorrect teaching; and especially by unprin-cipled claimants, whose mad ambition drives them toappropriate my ideas and discovery, without credit, ap-preciation, or a single original conception, while they[pg 264]quote from other authors and give them credit for every [1]random thought in line with mine.My noble students, who are loyal to Christ, Truth, andhuman obligations, will not be disheartened in the midstof this seething sea of sin. They build for time and eter- [5]nity. The others stumble over misdeeds, and their ownunsubstantiality, without the groundwork of right, till,like camera shadows thrown upon the mists of time, theymelt into darkness.Unity is the essential nature of Christian Science. Its [10]Principle is One, and to demonstrate the divine One,demands oneness of thought and action.Many students enter the Normal class of my Collegewhom I have not fitted for it by the Primary course.They are taught their first lessons by my students; hence [15]the aptness to assimilate pure and abstract Science issomewhat untested.“As the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.”As mortalmind is directed, it acts for a season. Some studentsleave my instructions before they are quite free from [20]the bias of their first impressions, whether those be cor-rect or incorrect. Such students are more or less subjectto the future mental influence of their former teacher.Their knowledge of Mind-healing may be right theo-retically, but the moral and spiritual status of thought [25]must be right also. The tone of the teacher's mind mustbe pure, grand, true, to aid the mental development ofthe student; for the tint of the instructor's mind musttake its hue from the divine Mind. A single mistake inmetaphysics, or in ethics, is more fatal than a mistake in [30]physics.If a teacher of Christian Science unwittingly or inten-[pg 265]tionally offers his own thought, and gives me as authority [1]for it; if he diverges from Science and knows it not, or,knowing it, makes the venture from vanity, in order tobe thought original, or wiser than somebody else,—thisdivergence widens. He grows dark, and cannot regain, [5]at will, an upright understanding. This error in theteacher also predisposes his students to make mistakesand lose their way. Diverse opinions in Science arestultifying. All must haveonePrinciple and the samerule; and allwho follow the Principle and rulehave but [10]one opinion of it.Whosoever understands a single rule in Science, anddemonstrates its Principle according to rule, is masterof the situation. Nobody can gainsay this. The ego-tistical theorist or shallow moralist may presume to [15]make innovations upon simple proof; but his mistakeis visited upon himself and his students, whose mindsare, must be, disturbed by this discord, which extendsalong the whole line of reciprocal thought. An errorin premise can never bring forth the real fruits of Truth. [20]After thoroughly explaining spiritual Truth and its ethicsto a student, I am not morally responsible for the mis-statements or misconduct of this student. My teachingsare uniform. Those who abide by them do well. Ifothers, who receive the same instruction, do ill, the fault [25]is not in the culture but the soil.I am constantly called to settle questions and disaf-fections toward Christian Science growing out of thedepartures from Science of self-satisfied, unprincipledstudents. If impatient of the loving rebuke, the stu- [30]dent must stop at the foot of the grand ascent, and thereremain until suffering compels the downfall of his self-[pg 266]conceit. Then that student must struggle up, with bleed- [1]ing footprints, to the God-crowned summit of unselfishand pure aims and affections.To be two-sided, when these sides are moral oppo-sites, is neither politic nor scientific; and to abridge a [5]single human right or privilege is an error. Whoeverdoes this may represent me as doing it; but he mistakesme, and the subjective state of his own mind for mine.The true leader of a true cause is the unacknowledgedservant of mankind. Stationary in the background, this [10]individual is doing the work that nobody else can or willdo. An erratic career is like the comet's course, dash-ing through space, headlong and alone. A clear-headedand honest Christian Scientist will demonstrate the Prin-ciple of Christian Science, and hold justice and mercy as [15]inseparable from the unity of God.Unchristian RumorThe assertion that I have said hard things about myloyal students in Chicago, New York, or any other place,is utterly false and groundless. I speak of them as I feel, [20]and I cannot find it in my heart not to love them. Theyare essentially dear to me, who are toiling and achievingsuccess in unison with my own endeavors and prayers.If I correct mistakes which may be made in teaching orlecturing on Christian Science, this is in accordance with [25]my students' desires, and thus we mutually aid each other,and obey the Golden Rule.The spirit of lies is abroad. Because Truth has spokenaloud, error, running to and fro in the earth, is scream-[pg 267]ing, to make itself heard above Truth's voice. The [1]audible and inaudible wail of evil never harms Scientists,steadfast in their consciousness of the nothingness ofwrong and the supremacy of right.Our worst enemies are the best friends to our growth. [5]Charity students, for whom I have sacrificed the mosttime,—those whose chief aim is to injure me,—havecaused me to exercise most patience. When they reportme as“hatingthose whom I do not love,”let them re-member that there never was a time when I saw an op- [10]portunity really to help them and failed to improve it;and this, too, when I knew they were secretly strivingto injure me.VaingloryComparisons are odorous.—ShakespeareThrough all human history, the vital outcomes of [16]Truth have suffered temporary shame and loss fromindividual conceit, cowardice, or dishonesty. The birdwhose right wing flutters to soar, while the left beats itsway downward, falls to the earth. Both wings must be [20]plumed for rarefied atmospheres and upward flight.Mankind must gravitate from sense to Soul, and humanaffairs should be governed by Spirit, intelligent good.The antipode of Spirit, which we namematter, ornon-intelligent evil, is no real aid to being. The predisposing [25]and exciting cause of all defeat and victory under thesun, rests on this scientific basis: that action, in obedi-ence to God, spiritualizes man's motives and methods,and crowns them with success; while disobedience to[pg 268]this divine Principle materializes human modes and con- [1]sciousness, and defeats them.Two personal queries give point to human action: Whoshall be greatest? and, Who shall be best? Earthlyglory is vain; but not vain enough to attempt pointing [5]the way to heaven, the harmony of being. The imaginaryvictories of rivalry and hypocrisy are defeats. The HolyOne saith,“O that thou hadst hearkened to My com-mandments! then had thy peace been as a river.”Heis unfit for Truth, and the demonstration of divine power, [10]who departs from Mind to matter, and from Truth toerror, in pursuit of better means for healing the sick andcasting out error.The Christian Scientist keeps straight to the course.His whole inquiry and demonstration lie in the line of [15]Truth; hence he suffers no shipwreck in a starless nighton the shoals of vainglory. His medicine is Mind—the omnipotent and ever-present good. His“help isfrom the Lord,”who heals body and mind, head andheart; changing the affections, enlightening the mis- [20]guided senses, and curing alike the sin and the mortalsinner. God's preparations for the sick are potions ofHis own qualities. His therapeutics are antidotes forthe ailments of mortal mind and body. Then let us notadulterate His preparations for the sick with material [25]means.From lack of moral strength empires fall. Right aloneis irresistible, permanent, eternal. Remember that hu-man pride forfeits spiritual power, and either vacillatinggood or self-assertive error dies of its own elements. [30]Through patience we must possess the sense of Truth;and Truth is used to waiting.“Commit thy way unto[pg 269]the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to [1]pass.”By using falsehood to regain his liberty, Galileo vir-tually lost it. He cannot escape from barriers who commitshis moral sense to a dungeon. Hear the Master [5]on this subject:“No man can serve two masters: foreither he will hate the one, and love the other; or else hewill hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannotserve God and mammon.”Lives there a man who can better define ethics, better [10]elucidate the Principle of being, than he who“spake asnever man spake,”and whose precepts and example havea perpetual freshness in relation to human events?Who is it that understands, unmistakably, a fractionof the actual Science of Mind-healing? [15]It is he who has fairly proven his knowledge on a Chris-tian, mental, scientific basis; who has made his choicebetween matter and Mind, and proven the divine Mindto be the only physician. These are self-evident proposi-tions: That man can only be Christianized through Mind; [20]that without Mind the body is without action; that Scienceis a law of divine Mind. The conclusion follows that thecorrect Mind-healing is the proper means of Christianity,and is Science.Christian Science may be sold in the shambles. Many [25]are bidding for it,—but are not willing to pay the price.Error is vending itself on trust, well knowing the will-ingness of mortals to buy error at par value. The Reve-lator beheld the opening of this silent mental seal, andheard the great Red Dragonwhisperingthat“no man[30]might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the nameof the beast, or the number of his name.”[pg 270]We are in the Valley of Decision. Then, let us take [1]the side of him who“overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold doves,”—ofsuch as barter integrity and peace for money and fame.What artist would question the skill of the masters in [5]sculpture, music, or painting? Shall we depart from theexample of the Master in Christian Science, Jesus ofNazareth,—than whom mankind hath no higher ideal?He who demonstrated his power over sin, disease, anddeath, is the master Metaphysician. [10]To seek or employ other means than those the Masterused in demonstrating Life scientifically, is to lose thepriceless knowledge of his Principle and practice. Hesaid,“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His right-eousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”[15]Gain a pure Christianity; for that is requisite for heal-ing the sick. Then you will need no other aid, and willhave full faith in his prophecy,“And there shall be onefold, and one shepherd;”but, the Word must abide inus, if we would obtain that promise. We cannot depart [20]from his holy example,—we cannot leave Christ for theschools which crucify him, and yet follow him in heal-ing. Fidelity to his precepts and practice is the only pass-port to his power; and the pathway of goodness andgreatness runs through the modes and methods of God. [25]“He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”CompoundsHomœopathy is the last link in material medicine.The next step is Mind-medicine. Among the foremost[pg 271]virtues of homœopathy is the exclusion of compounds [1]from its pharmacy, and the attenuation of a drug up tothe point of its disappearance as matter and its manifesta-tion in effect as a thought, instead of a thing.Students of Christian Science (and many who are not [1]students) understand enough of this to keep out of theirheads the notion that compounded metaphysics (so-called)is, or can be, Christian Science,—that rests on oneness;one cause and one effect.They should take our magazine, work for it, write for [10]it, and read it. They should eschew all magazines andbooks which are less than the best.“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”Cleanseyour mind of the cobwebs which spurious“compounds”engender. Before considering a subject that is unworthy [15]of thought, take in this axiomatic truism:“Trust hernot, she's fooling thee;”and Longfellow is right.Close Of The Massachusetts Metaphysical CollegeMuch is said at this date, 1889, about Mrs. Eddy's [20]Massachusetts Metaphysical College being the onlychartered College of Metaphysics. To make this plain,the Publishing Committee of the Christian ScientistAssociation has published in theBoston Travelerthefollowing:— [25]“To benefit the community, and more strongly markthe difference between true and false teachers of mentalhealing, the following history and statistics are officiallysubmitted:—[pg 272]“Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy obtained a college charter[1]in January, 1881, with all the rights and privileges per-taining thereunto (including the right to grant degrees)under Act of 1874, Chapter 375, Section 4.“This Act wasrepealedfrom and after January 31,[5]1882. Mrs. Eddy's grant for a college, for metaphysicalpurposesonly, is the first on record in history, and nocharters were granted for similar colleges, except hers,from January, 1881, till the repealing of said Act inJanuary, 1882. [10]“The substance of this Act is at present incorporatedin Public Statutes, Chapter 115, Section 2, with the fol-lowing important restrictions: In accordance with Statutesof 1883, Chapter 268, any officer, agent, or servant of anycorporation or association, who confers, or authorizes [15]to be conferred, any diploma or degree, shall be pun-ished by a fine not less than five hundred dollars andnot more than one thousand dollars.“All the mind-healing colleges (except Rev. Mrs.Eddy's) have simply an incorporated grant, which may [20]be called a charter, such as any stock company may ob-tain for any secular purposes; but these so-called char-ters bestow no rights toconfer degrees. Hence to namethese institutions, under such charters,colleges, is a fraud-ulent claim. There is but one legally chartered college [25]of metaphysics, with powers to confer diplomas and de-grees, and that is the Massachusetts Metaphysical College,of which Rev. Mrs. Eddy is founder and president.”I have endeavored to act toward all students of Chris-tian Science with the intuition and impulse of love. If [30]certain natures have not profited by my rebukes,—[pg 273]some time, as Christian Scientists, they will know the [1]value of these rebukes. I am thankful that the neo-phyte will be benefited by experience, although it willcost him much, and in proportion to its worth.I close my College in order to work in other directions, [5]where I now seem to be most needed, and where noneother can do the work. I withdraw from an overwhelm-ing prosperity. My students have never expressed sograteful a sense of my labors with them as now, andnever have been so capable of relieving my tasks as at [10]present.God bless my enemies, as well as the better part ofmankind, and gather all my students, in the bonds oflove and perfectness, into one grand family of Christ'sfollowers. [15]Loyal Christian Scientists should go on in their pres-ent line of labor for a good and holy cause. Their insti-tutes have not yet accomplished all the good they arecapable of accomplishing; therefore they should con-tinue, as at present, to send out students from these [20]sources of education, to promote the growing interest inChristian Science Mind-healing.There are one hundred and sixty applications lying onthe desk before me, for the Primary class in the Massa-chusetts Metaphysical College, and I cannot do my best [25]work for a class which contains that number. Whenthese were taught, another and a larger number wouldbe in waiting for the same class instruction; and if Ishould teach that Primary class, the other three classes—one Primary and two Normal—would be delayed. [30]The work is more than one person can well accomplish,and the imperative call is for my exclusive teaching.[pg 274]From the scant history of Jesus and of his disciples, [1]we have no Biblical authority for a public institution.This point, however, had not impressed me when I openedmy College. I desire to revise my book“Science andHealth with Key to the Scriptures,”and in order to do [5]this I must stop teaching at present. The work thatneeds to be done, and which God calls me to outsideof College work, if left undone might hinder the progressof our Cause more than my teaching would advance it:therefore I leave all for Christ. [10]Deeply regretting the disappointment this will occa-sion, and with grateful acknowledgments to the publicfor its liberal patronage, I close my College.Mary Baker G. EddyMalicious ReportsTruth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.—Isaiahlix. 14.When the press is gagged, liberty is besieged; butwhen the press assumes the liberty to lie, it discountsclemency, mocks morality, outrages humanity, breakscommon law, gives impulse to violence, envy, and hate, [20]and prolongs the reign of inordinate, unprincipled clans.At this period, 1888, those quill-drivers whose consciencesare in their pockets hold high carnival. When news-dealers shout for class legislation, and decapitated reputa-tions, headless trunks, and quivering hearts are held up [25]before the rabble in exchange for money, place, andpower, thevox populiis suffocated, individual rightsare trodden under foot, and the car of the modern In-quisition rolls along the streets besmeared with blood.[pg 275]Would not our Master say to the chief actors in scenes [1]like these,“Ye fools and blind!”Oh, tardy humanjustice! would you take away even woman's trembling,clinging faith in divine power? Who can roll away thestone from the door of this sepulchre? Who—but God's [5]avenging angel!In times like these it were well to lift the veil on thesackcloth of home, where weepeth the faithful, strickenmother, and the bruised father bendeth his aching head;where the bereft wife or husband, silent and alone, looks [10]in dull despair at the vacant seat, and the motherlesslittle ones, wondering, huddle together, and repeat withquivering lips words of strange import. May the greatShepherd that“tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,”and binds up the wounds of bleeding hearts, just comfort, [15]encourage, and bless all who mourn.Father, we thank Thee that Thy light and Thy lovereach earth, open the prison to them that are bound, con-sole the innocent, and throw wide the gates of heaven.Loyal Christian ScientistsPen can never portray the satisfaction that you affordedme at the grand meeting in Chicago of the National Chris-tian Scientist Association in 1888. Your public andprivate expressions of love and loyalty were very touch-ing. They moved me to speechless thanks. [25]Chicago is the wonder of the western hemisphere. ThePalmer House, where we stopped, is magnificent andorderly. The servants are well-mannered, and the fareis appetizing. The floral offerings sent to my apartments[pg 276]were superb, especially the large book of rare flowers, and [1]the crescent with a star.The reception in the spacious rooms of the PalmerHouse, like all else, was purely Western in its cordialityand largeness. I did not hold interviews with all with [5]whom I desired to, solely because so many people andcircumstances demanded my attention that my person-ality was not big enough to fill the order; but rest as-sured my heart's desire met the demand.My students, our delegates, about one thousand Chris- [10]tian Scientists, active, earnest, and loyal, formed a goodlyassemblage for the third convention of our National As-sociation,—an assemblage found waiting and watchingfor the full coming of our Lord and Christ.In Christian Science the midnight hour will always be [15]the bridal hour, until“no night is there.”The wisewill have their lamps aglow, and light will illumine thedarkness.Out of the gloom comes the glory of our Lord, andHis divine Love is found in affliction. When a false [20]sense suffers, the true sense comes out, and the bride-groom appears. We are then wedded to a purer, higheraffection and ideal.I pray that all my students shall have their lampstrimmed and burning at the noon of night, that not one [25]of them be found borrowing oil, and seeking light frommatter instead of Spirit, or at work erroneously, thusshutting out spiritual light. Such an error and loss willbe quickly learned when the door is shut. Error givethno light, and it closes the door on itself. [30]In the dark hours, wise Christian Scientists standfirmer than ever in their allegiance to God. Wisdom[pg 277]is wedded to their love, and their hearts are not [1]troubled.Falsehood is on the wings of the winds, but Truthwill soar above it. Truth is speaking louder, clearer,and more imperatively than ever. Error is walking to [5]and fro in the earth, trying to be heard above Truth,but its voice dies out in the distance. Whosoever pro-claims Truth loudest, becomes the mark for error's shafts.The archers aim at Truth's mouthpiece; but a heartloyal to God is patient and strong. Justice waits, and [10]is used to waiting; and right wins the everlastingvictory.The stake and scaffold have never silenced the mes-sages of the Most High. Then can the present mode ofattempting this—namely, by slanderous falsehoods, and [15]a secret mind-method, through which to effect the pur-poses of envy and malice—silence Truth? Never. Theybut open the eyes to the truth of Benjamin Franklin'sreport before the French Commissioners on Mesmerism:“It is one more fact to be recorded in the history of the[20]errors of the human mind.”“The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice.”No evidence before the material senses can close myeyes to the scientific proof that God, good, is supreme.Though clouds are round about Him, the divine justice [25]and judgment are enthroned. Love is especially nearin times of hate, and never so near as when one can bejust amid lawlessness, and render good for evil.I thunder His law to the sinner, and sharply lightenon the cloud of the intoxicated senses. I cannot help [30]loathing the phenomena of drunkenness produced byanimality. I rebuke it wherever I see it. The vision[pg 278]of the Revelator is before me. The wines of fornica- [1]tion, envy, and hatred are the distilled spirits of evil,and are the signs of these times; but I am not dismayed,and my peace returns unto me.Error will hate more as it realizes more the presence [5]of its tormentor. I shall fulfil my mission, fight the goodfight, and keep the faith.There is great joy in this consciousness, that through-out my labors, and in my history as connected with theCause of Christian Science, it can be proven that I have [10]never given occasion for a single censure, when my mo-tives and acts are understood and seen as my Fatherseeth them. I once wondered at the Scriptural declara-tion that Job sinned not in all he said, even when he cursedthe hour of his birth; but I have learned that a curse on [15]sin is always a blessing to the human race.Those only who are tried in the furnace reflect theimage of their Father. You, my beloved students, whoare absent from me, and have shared less of my laborsthan many others, seem stronger to resist temptation [20]than some of those who have had line upon line andprecept upon precept. This may be a serviceable hint,since necessities and God's providence are foreshadowed.I have felt for some time that perpetual instruction ofmy students might substitute my own for their growth, [25]and so dwarf their experience. If they must learn bythe things they suffer, the sooner this lesson is gainedthe better.For two years I have been gradually withdrawing fromactive membership in the Christian Scientist Association. [30]This has developed higher energies on the part of truefollowers, and led to some startling departures on the[pg 279]other hand.“Offenses will come: but woe unto him,[1]through whom they come.”Why does not the certainty of individual punishmentfor sin prevent the wrong action? It is the love of God,and not the fear of evil, that is the incentive in Science. [5]I rejoice with those who rejoice, and am too apt to weepwith those who weep, but over and above it all are eter-nal sunshine and joy unspeakable.

The need of their teacher's counsel, felt by students, [16]especially by those at a distance, working assiduously forour common Cause,—and their constant petitions forthe same, should be met in the most effectual way.

The need of their teacher's counsel, felt by students, [16]

especially by those at a distance, working assiduously for

our common Cause,—and their constant petitions for

the same, should be met in the most effectual way.

To be responsible for supplying this want, and poise [20]the wavering balance on the right side, is impracticablewithout a full knowledge of the environments. Theeducational system of Christian Science lacks the aidand protection of State laws. The Science is hamperedby immature demonstrations, by the infancy of its dis- [25]covery, by incorrect teaching; and especially by unprin-cipled claimants, whose mad ambition drives them toappropriate my ideas and discovery, without credit, ap-preciation, or a single original conception, while they

To be responsible for supplying this want, and poise [20]

the wavering balance on the right side, is impracticable

without a full knowledge of the environments. The

educational system of Christian Science lacks the aid

and protection of State laws. The Science is hampered

by immature demonstrations, by the infancy of its dis- [25]

covery, by incorrect teaching; and especially by unprin-

cipled claimants, whose mad ambition drives them to

appropriate my ideas and discovery, without credit, ap-

preciation, or a single original conception, while they

quote from other authors and give them credit for every [1]random thought in line with mine.

quote from other authors and give them credit for every [1]

random thought in line with mine.

My noble students, who are loyal to Christ, Truth, andhuman obligations, will not be disheartened in the midstof this seething sea of sin. They build for time and eter- [5]nity. The others stumble over misdeeds, and their ownunsubstantiality, without the groundwork of right, till,like camera shadows thrown upon the mists of time, theymelt into darkness.

My noble students, who are loyal to Christ, Truth, and

human obligations, will not be disheartened in the midst

of this seething sea of sin. They build for time and eter- [5]

nity. The others stumble over misdeeds, and their own

unsubstantiality, without the groundwork of right, till,

like camera shadows thrown upon the mists of time, they

melt into darkness.

Unity is the essential nature of Christian Science. Its [10]Principle is One, and to demonstrate the divine One,demands oneness of thought and action.

Unity is the essential nature of Christian Science. Its [10]

Principle is One, and to demonstrate the divine One,

demands oneness of thought and action.

Many students enter the Normal class of my Collegewhom I have not fitted for it by the Primary course.They are taught their first lessons by my students; hence [15]the aptness to assimilate pure and abstract Science issomewhat untested.

Many students enter the Normal class of my College

whom I have not fitted for it by the Primary course.

They are taught their first lessons by my students; hence [15]

the aptness to assimilate pure and abstract Science is

somewhat untested.

“As the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.”As mortalmind is directed, it acts for a season. Some studentsleave my instructions before they are quite free from [20]the bias of their first impressions, whether those be cor-rect or incorrect. Such students are more or less subjectto the future mental influence of their former teacher.Their knowledge of Mind-healing may be right theo-retically, but the moral and spiritual status of thought [25]must be right also. The tone of the teacher's mind mustbe pure, grand, true, to aid the mental development ofthe student; for the tint of the instructor's mind musttake its hue from the divine Mind. A single mistake inmetaphysics, or in ethics, is more fatal than a mistake in [30]physics.

“As the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.”As mortal

mind is directed, it acts for a season. Some students

leave my instructions before they are quite free from [20]

the bias of their first impressions, whether those be cor-

rect or incorrect. Such students are more or less subject

to the future mental influence of their former teacher.

Their knowledge of Mind-healing may be right theo-

retically, but the moral and spiritual status of thought [25]

must be right also. The tone of the teacher's mind must

be pure, grand, true, to aid the mental development of

the student; for the tint of the instructor's mind must

take its hue from the divine Mind. A single mistake in

metaphysics, or in ethics, is more fatal than a mistake in [30]

physics.

If a teacher of Christian Science unwittingly or inten-

tionally offers his own thought, and gives me as authority [1]for it; if he diverges from Science and knows it not, or,knowing it, makes the venture from vanity, in order tobe thought original, or wiser than somebody else,—thisdivergence widens. He grows dark, and cannot regain, [5]at will, an upright understanding. This error in theteacher also predisposes his students to make mistakesand lose their way. Diverse opinions in Science arestultifying. All must haveonePrinciple and the samerule; and allwho follow the Principle and rulehave but [10]one opinion of it.

tionally offers his own thought, and gives me as authority [1]

for it; if he diverges from Science and knows it not, or,

knowing it, makes the venture from vanity, in order to

be thought original, or wiser than somebody else,—this

divergence widens. He grows dark, and cannot regain, [5]

at will, an upright understanding. This error in the

teacher also predisposes his students to make mistakes

and lose their way. Diverse opinions in Science are

stultifying. All must haveonePrinciple and the same

rule; and allwho follow the Principle and rulehave but [10]

one opinion of it.

Whosoever understands a single rule in Science, anddemonstrates its Principle according to rule, is masterof the situation. Nobody can gainsay this. The ego-tistical theorist or shallow moralist may presume to [15]make innovations upon simple proof; but his mistakeis visited upon himself and his students, whose mindsare, must be, disturbed by this discord, which extendsalong the whole line of reciprocal thought. An errorin premise can never bring forth the real fruits of Truth. [20]After thoroughly explaining spiritual Truth and its ethicsto a student, I am not morally responsible for the mis-statements or misconduct of this student. My teachingsare uniform. Those who abide by them do well. Ifothers, who receive the same instruction, do ill, the fault [25]is not in the culture but the soil.

Whosoever understands a single rule in Science, and

demonstrates its Principle according to rule, is master

of the situation. Nobody can gainsay this. The ego-

tistical theorist or shallow moralist may presume to [15]

make innovations upon simple proof; but his mistake

is visited upon himself and his students, whose minds

are, must be, disturbed by this discord, which extends

along the whole line of reciprocal thought. An error

in premise can never bring forth the real fruits of Truth. [20]

After thoroughly explaining spiritual Truth and its ethics

to a student, I am not morally responsible for the mis-

statements or misconduct of this student. My teachings

are uniform. Those who abide by them do well. If

others, who receive the same instruction, do ill, the fault [25]

is not in the culture but the soil.

I am constantly called to settle questions and disaf-fections toward Christian Science growing out of thedepartures from Science of self-satisfied, unprincipledstudents. If impatient of the loving rebuke, the stu- [30]dent must stop at the foot of the grand ascent, and thereremain until suffering compels the downfall of his self-

I am constantly called to settle questions and disaf-

fections toward Christian Science growing out of the

departures from Science of self-satisfied, unprincipled

students. If impatient of the loving rebuke, the stu- [30]

dent must stop at the foot of the grand ascent, and there

remain until suffering compels the downfall of his self-

conceit. Then that student must struggle up, with bleed- [1]ing footprints, to the God-crowned summit of unselfishand pure aims and affections.

conceit. Then that student must struggle up, with bleed- [1]

ing footprints, to the God-crowned summit of unselfish

and pure aims and affections.

To be two-sided, when these sides are moral oppo-sites, is neither politic nor scientific; and to abridge a [5]single human right or privilege is an error. Whoeverdoes this may represent me as doing it; but he mistakesme, and the subjective state of his own mind for mine.

To be two-sided, when these sides are moral oppo-

sites, is neither politic nor scientific; and to abridge a [5]

single human right or privilege is an error. Whoever

does this may represent me as doing it; but he mistakes

me, and the subjective state of his own mind for mine.

The true leader of a true cause is the unacknowledgedservant of mankind. Stationary in the background, this [10]individual is doing the work that nobody else can or willdo. An erratic career is like the comet's course, dash-ing through space, headlong and alone. A clear-headedand honest Christian Scientist will demonstrate the Prin-ciple of Christian Science, and hold justice and mercy as [15]inseparable from the unity of God.

The true leader of a true cause is the unacknowledged

servant of mankind. Stationary in the background, this [10]

individual is doing the work that nobody else can or will

do. An erratic career is like the comet's course, dash-

ing through space, headlong and alone. A clear-headed

and honest Christian Scientist will demonstrate the Prin-

ciple of Christian Science, and hold justice and mercy as [15]

inseparable from the unity of God.

Unchristian RumorThe assertion that I have said hard things about myloyal students in Chicago, New York, or any other place,is utterly false and groundless. I speak of them as I feel, [20]and I cannot find it in my heart not to love them. Theyare essentially dear to me, who are toiling and achievingsuccess in unison with my own endeavors and prayers.If I correct mistakes which may be made in teaching orlecturing on Christian Science, this is in accordance with [25]my students' desires, and thus we mutually aid each other,and obey the Golden Rule.The spirit of lies is abroad. Because Truth has spokenaloud, error, running to and fro in the earth, is scream-[pg 267]ing, to make itself heard above Truth's voice. The [1]audible and inaudible wail of evil never harms Scientists,steadfast in their consciousness of the nothingness ofwrong and the supremacy of right.Our worst enemies are the best friends to our growth. [5]Charity students, for whom I have sacrificed the mosttime,—those whose chief aim is to injure me,—havecaused me to exercise most patience. When they reportme as“hatingthose whom I do not love,”let them re-member that there never was a time when I saw an op- [10]portunity really to help them and failed to improve it;and this, too, when I knew they were secretly strivingto injure me.

The assertion that I have said hard things about myloyal students in Chicago, New York, or any other place,is utterly false and groundless. I speak of them as I feel, [20]and I cannot find it in my heart not to love them. Theyare essentially dear to me, who are toiling and achievingsuccess in unison with my own endeavors and prayers.If I correct mistakes which may be made in teaching orlecturing on Christian Science, this is in accordance with [25]my students' desires, and thus we mutually aid each other,and obey the Golden Rule.

The assertion that I have said hard things about my

loyal students in Chicago, New York, or any other place,

is utterly false and groundless. I speak of them as I feel, [20]

and I cannot find it in my heart not to love them. They

are essentially dear to me, who are toiling and achieving

success in unison with my own endeavors and prayers.

If I correct mistakes which may be made in teaching or

lecturing on Christian Science, this is in accordance with [25]

my students' desires, and thus we mutually aid each other,

and obey the Golden Rule.

The spirit of lies is abroad. Because Truth has spokenaloud, error, running to and fro in the earth, is scream-

The spirit of lies is abroad. Because Truth has spoken

aloud, error, running to and fro in the earth, is scream-

ing, to make itself heard above Truth's voice. The [1]audible and inaudible wail of evil never harms Scientists,steadfast in their consciousness of the nothingness ofwrong and the supremacy of right.

ing, to make itself heard above Truth's voice. The [1]

audible and inaudible wail of evil never harms Scientists,

steadfast in their consciousness of the nothingness of

wrong and the supremacy of right.

Our worst enemies are the best friends to our growth. [5]Charity students, for whom I have sacrificed the mosttime,—those whose chief aim is to injure me,—havecaused me to exercise most patience. When they reportme as“hatingthose whom I do not love,”let them re-member that there never was a time when I saw an op- [10]portunity really to help them and failed to improve it;and this, too, when I knew they were secretly strivingto injure me.

Our worst enemies are the best friends to our growth. [5]

Charity students, for whom I have sacrificed the most

time,—those whose chief aim is to injure me,—have

caused me to exercise most patience. When they report

me as“hatingthose whom I do not love,”let them re-

member that there never was a time when I saw an op- [10]

portunity really to help them and failed to improve it;

and this, too, when I knew they were secretly striving

to injure me.

VaingloryComparisons are odorous.—ShakespeareThrough all human history, the vital outcomes of [16]Truth have suffered temporary shame and loss fromindividual conceit, cowardice, or dishonesty. The birdwhose right wing flutters to soar, while the left beats itsway downward, falls to the earth. Both wings must be [20]plumed for rarefied atmospheres and upward flight.Mankind must gravitate from sense to Soul, and humanaffairs should be governed by Spirit, intelligent good.The antipode of Spirit, which we namematter, ornon-intelligent evil, is no real aid to being. The predisposing [25]and exciting cause of all defeat and victory under thesun, rests on this scientific basis: that action, in obedi-ence to God, spiritualizes man's motives and methods,and crowns them with success; while disobedience to[pg 268]this divine Principle materializes human modes and con- [1]sciousness, and defeats them.Two personal queries give point to human action: Whoshall be greatest? and, Who shall be best? Earthlyglory is vain; but not vain enough to attempt pointing [5]the way to heaven, the harmony of being. The imaginaryvictories of rivalry and hypocrisy are defeats. The HolyOne saith,“O that thou hadst hearkened to My com-mandments! then had thy peace been as a river.”Heis unfit for Truth, and the demonstration of divine power, [10]who departs from Mind to matter, and from Truth toerror, in pursuit of better means for healing the sick andcasting out error.The Christian Scientist keeps straight to the course.His whole inquiry and demonstration lie in the line of [15]Truth; hence he suffers no shipwreck in a starless nighton the shoals of vainglory. His medicine is Mind—the omnipotent and ever-present good. His“help isfrom the Lord,”who heals body and mind, head andheart; changing the affections, enlightening the mis- [20]guided senses, and curing alike the sin and the mortalsinner. God's preparations for the sick are potions ofHis own qualities. His therapeutics are antidotes forthe ailments of mortal mind and body. Then let us notadulterate His preparations for the sick with material [25]means.From lack of moral strength empires fall. Right aloneis irresistible, permanent, eternal. Remember that hu-man pride forfeits spiritual power, and either vacillatinggood or self-assertive error dies of its own elements. [30]Through patience we must possess the sense of Truth;and Truth is used to waiting.“Commit thy way unto[pg 269]the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to [1]pass.”By using falsehood to regain his liberty, Galileo vir-tually lost it. He cannot escape from barriers who commitshis moral sense to a dungeon. Hear the Master [5]on this subject:“No man can serve two masters: foreither he will hate the one, and love the other; or else hewill hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannotserve God and mammon.”Lives there a man who can better define ethics, better [10]elucidate the Principle of being, than he who“spake asnever man spake,”and whose precepts and example havea perpetual freshness in relation to human events?Who is it that understands, unmistakably, a fractionof the actual Science of Mind-healing? [15]It is he who has fairly proven his knowledge on a Chris-tian, mental, scientific basis; who has made his choicebetween matter and Mind, and proven the divine Mindto be the only physician. These are self-evident proposi-tions: That man can only be Christianized through Mind; [20]that without Mind the body is without action; that Scienceis a law of divine Mind. The conclusion follows that thecorrect Mind-healing is the proper means of Christianity,and is Science.Christian Science may be sold in the shambles. Many [25]are bidding for it,—but are not willing to pay the price.Error is vending itself on trust, well knowing the will-ingness of mortals to buy error at par value. The Reve-lator beheld the opening of this silent mental seal, andheard the great Red Dragonwhisperingthat“no man[30]might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the nameof the beast, or the number of his name.”[pg 270]We are in the Valley of Decision. Then, let us take [1]the side of him who“overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold doves,”—ofsuch as barter integrity and peace for money and fame.What artist would question the skill of the masters in [5]sculpture, music, or painting? Shall we depart from theexample of the Master in Christian Science, Jesus ofNazareth,—than whom mankind hath no higher ideal?He who demonstrated his power over sin, disease, anddeath, is the master Metaphysician. [10]To seek or employ other means than those the Masterused in demonstrating Life scientifically, is to lose thepriceless knowledge of his Principle and practice. Hesaid,“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His right-eousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”[15]Gain a pure Christianity; for that is requisite for heal-ing the sick. Then you will need no other aid, and willhave full faith in his prophecy,“And there shall be onefold, and one shepherd;”but, the Word must abide inus, if we would obtain that promise. We cannot depart [20]from his holy example,—we cannot leave Christ for theschools which crucify him, and yet follow him in heal-ing. Fidelity to his precepts and practice is the only pass-port to his power; and the pathway of goodness andgreatness runs through the modes and methods of God. [25]“He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”

Comparisons are odorous.—Shakespeare

Through all human history, the vital outcomes of [16]Truth have suffered temporary shame and loss fromindividual conceit, cowardice, or dishonesty. The birdwhose right wing flutters to soar, while the left beats itsway downward, falls to the earth. Both wings must be [20]plumed for rarefied atmospheres and upward flight.

Through all human history, the vital outcomes of [16]

Truth have suffered temporary shame and loss from

individual conceit, cowardice, or dishonesty. The bird

whose right wing flutters to soar, while the left beats its

way downward, falls to the earth. Both wings must be [20]

plumed for rarefied atmospheres and upward flight.

Mankind must gravitate from sense to Soul, and humanaffairs should be governed by Spirit, intelligent good.The antipode of Spirit, which we namematter, ornon-intelligent evil, is no real aid to being. The predisposing [25]and exciting cause of all defeat and victory under thesun, rests on this scientific basis: that action, in obedi-ence to God, spiritualizes man's motives and methods,and crowns them with success; while disobedience to

Mankind must gravitate from sense to Soul, and human

affairs should be governed by Spirit, intelligent good.

The antipode of Spirit, which we namematter, ornon-

intelligent evil, is no real aid to being. The predisposing [25]

and exciting cause of all defeat and victory under the

sun, rests on this scientific basis: that action, in obedi-

ence to God, spiritualizes man's motives and methods,

and crowns them with success; while disobedience to

this divine Principle materializes human modes and con- [1]sciousness, and defeats them.

this divine Principle materializes human modes and con- [1]

sciousness, and defeats them.

Two personal queries give point to human action: Whoshall be greatest? and, Who shall be best? Earthlyglory is vain; but not vain enough to attempt pointing [5]the way to heaven, the harmony of being. The imaginaryvictories of rivalry and hypocrisy are defeats. The HolyOne saith,“O that thou hadst hearkened to My com-mandments! then had thy peace been as a river.”Heis unfit for Truth, and the demonstration of divine power, [10]who departs from Mind to matter, and from Truth toerror, in pursuit of better means for healing the sick andcasting out error.

Two personal queries give point to human action: Who

shall be greatest? and, Who shall be best? Earthly

glory is vain; but not vain enough to attempt pointing [5]

the way to heaven, the harmony of being. The imaginary

victories of rivalry and hypocrisy are defeats. The Holy

One saith,“O that thou hadst hearkened to My com-

mandments! then had thy peace been as a river.”He

is unfit for Truth, and the demonstration of divine power, [10]

who departs from Mind to matter, and from Truth to

error, in pursuit of better means for healing the sick and

casting out error.

The Christian Scientist keeps straight to the course.His whole inquiry and demonstration lie in the line of [15]Truth; hence he suffers no shipwreck in a starless nighton the shoals of vainglory. His medicine is Mind—the omnipotent and ever-present good. His“help isfrom the Lord,”who heals body and mind, head andheart; changing the affections, enlightening the mis- [20]guided senses, and curing alike the sin and the mortalsinner. God's preparations for the sick are potions ofHis own qualities. His therapeutics are antidotes forthe ailments of mortal mind and body. Then let us notadulterate His preparations for the sick with material [25]means.

The Christian Scientist keeps straight to the course.

His whole inquiry and demonstration lie in the line of [15]

Truth; hence he suffers no shipwreck in a starless night

on the shoals of vainglory. His medicine is Mind—

the omnipotent and ever-present good. His“help is

from the Lord,”who heals body and mind, head and

heart; changing the affections, enlightening the mis- [20]

guided senses, and curing alike the sin and the mortal

sinner. God's preparations for the sick are potions of

His own qualities. His therapeutics are antidotes for

the ailments of mortal mind and body. Then let us not

adulterate His preparations for the sick with material [25]

means.

From lack of moral strength empires fall. Right aloneis irresistible, permanent, eternal. Remember that hu-man pride forfeits spiritual power, and either vacillatinggood or self-assertive error dies of its own elements. [30]Through patience we must possess the sense of Truth;and Truth is used to waiting.“Commit thy way unto

From lack of moral strength empires fall. Right alone

is irresistible, permanent, eternal. Remember that hu-

man pride forfeits spiritual power, and either vacillating

good or self-assertive error dies of its own elements. [30]

Through patience we must possess the sense of Truth;

and Truth is used to waiting.“Commit thy way unto

the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to [1]pass.”

the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to [1]

pass.”

By using falsehood to regain his liberty, Galileo vir-tually lost it. He cannot escape from barriers who commitshis moral sense to a dungeon. Hear the Master [5]on this subject:“No man can serve two masters: foreither he will hate the one, and love the other; or else hewill hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannotserve God and mammon.”

By using falsehood to regain his liberty, Galileo vir-

tually lost it. He cannot escape from barriers who commits

his moral sense to a dungeon. Hear the Master [5]

on this subject:“No man can serve two masters: for

either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he

will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot

serve God and mammon.”

Lives there a man who can better define ethics, better [10]elucidate the Principle of being, than he who“spake asnever man spake,”and whose precepts and example havea perpetual freshness in relation to human events?

Lives there a man who can better define ethics, better [10]

elucidate the Principle of being, than he who“spake as

never man spake,”and whose precepts and example have

a perpetual freshness in relation to human events?

Who is it that understands, unmistakably, a fractionof the actual Science of Mind-healing? [15]

Who is it that understands, unmistakably, a fraction

of the actual Science of Mind-healing? [15]

It is he who has fairly proven his knowledge on a Chris-tian, mental, scientific basis; who has made his choicebetween matter and Mind, and proven the divine Mindto be the only physician. These are self-evident proposi-tions: That man can only be Christianized through Mind; [20]that without Mind the body is without action; that Scienceis a law of divine Mind. The conclusion follows that thecorrect Mind-healing is the proper means of Christianity,and is Science.

It is he who has fairly proven his knowledge on a Chris-

tian, mental, scientific basis; who has made his choice

between matter and Mind, and proven the divine Mind

to be the only physician. These are self-evident proposi-

tions: That man can only be Christianized through Mind; [20]

that without Mind the body is without action; that Science

is a law of divine Mind. The conclusion follows that the

correct Mind-healing is the proper means of Christianity,

and is Science.

Christian Science may be sold in the shambles. Many [25]are bidding for it,—but are not willing to pay the price.Error is vending itself on trust, well knowing the will-ingness of mortals to buy error at par value. The Reve-lator beheld the opening of this silent mental seal, andheard the great Red Dragonwhisperingthat“no man[30]might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the nameof the beast, or the number of his name.”

Christian Science may be sold in the shambles. Many [25]

are bidding for it,—but are not willing to pay the price.

Error is vending itself on trust, well knowing the will-

ingness of mortals to buy error at par value. The Reve-

lator beheld the opening of this silent mental seal, and

heard the great Red Dragonwhisperingthat“no man[30]

might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name

of the beast, or the number of his name.”

We are in the Valley of Decision. Then, let us take [1]the side of him who“overthrew the tables of the money-changers, and the seats of them that sold doves,”—ofsuch as barter integrity and peace for money and fame.What artist would question the skill of the masters in [5]sculpture, music, or painting? Shall we depart from theexample of the Master in Christian Science, Jesus ofNazareth,—than whom mankind hath no higher ideal?He who demonstrated his power over sin, disease, anddeath, is the master Metaphysician. [10]

We are in the Valley of Decision. Then, let us take [1]

the side of him who“overthrew the tables of the money-

changers, and the seats of them that sold doves,”—of

such as barter integrity and peace for money and fame.

What artist would question the skill of the masters in [5]

sculpture, music, or painting? Shall we depart from the

example of the Master in Christian Science, Jesus of

Nazareth,—than whom mankind hath no higher ideal?

He who demonstrated his power over sin, disease, and

death, is the master Metaphysician. [10]

To seek or employ other means than those the Masterused in demonstrating Life scientifically, is to lose thepriceless knowledge of his Principle and practice. Hesaid,“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His right-eousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”[15]Gain a pure Christianity; for that is requisite for heal-ing the sick. Then you will need no other aid, and willhave full faith in his prophecy,“And there shall be onefold, and one shepherd;”but, the Word must abide inus, if we would obtain that promise. We cannot depart [20]from his holy example,—we cannot leave Christ for theschools which crucify him, and yet follow him in heal-ing. Fidelity to his precepts and practice is the only pass-port to his power; and the pathway of goodness andgreatness runs through the modes and methods of God. [25]

To seek or employ other means than those the Master

used in demonstrating Life scientifically, is to lose the

priceless knowledge of his Principle and practice. He

said,“Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His right-

eousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”[15]

Gain a pure Christianity; for that is requisite for heal-

ing the sick. Then you will need no other aid, and will

have full faith in his prophecy,“And there shall be one

fold, and one shepherd;”but, the Word must abide in

us, if we would obtain that promise. We cannot depart [20]

from his holy example,—we cannot leave Christ for the

schools which crucify him, and yet follow him in heal-

ing. Fidelity to his precepts and practice is the only pass-

port to his power; and the pathway of goodness and

greatness runs through the modes and methods of God. [25]

“He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”

CompoundsHomœopathy is the last link in material medicine.The next step is Mind-medicine. Among the foremost[pg 271]virtues of homœopathy is the exclusion of compounds [1]from its pharmacy, and the attenuation of a drug up tothe point of its disappearance as matter and its manifesta-tion in effect as a thought, instead of a thing.Students of Christian Science (and many who are not [1]students) understand enough of this to keep out of theirheads the notion that compounded metaphysics (so-called)is, or can be, Christian Science,—that rests on oneness;one cause and one effect.They should take our magazine, work for it, write for [10]it, and read it. They should eschew all magazines andbooks which are less than the best.“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”Cleanseyour mind of the cobwebs which spurious“compounds”engender. Before considering a subject that is unworthy [15]of thought, take in this axiomatic truism:“Trust hernot, she's fooling thee;”and Longfellow is right.

Homœopathy is the last link in material medicine.The next step is Mind-medicine. Among the foremost

Homœopathy is the last link in material medicine.

The next step is Mind-medicine. Among the foremost

virtues of homœopathy is the exclusion of compounds [1]from its pharmacy, and the attenuation of a drug up tothe point of its disappearance as matter and its manifesta-tion in effect as a thought, instead of a thing.

virtues of homœopathy is the exclusion of compounds [1]

from its pharmacy, and the attenuation of a drug up to

the point of its disappearance as matter and its manifesta-

tion in effect as a thought, instead of a thing.

Students of Christian Science (and many who are not [1]students) understand enough of this to keep out of theirheads the notion that compounded metaphysics (so-called)is, or can be, Christian Science,—that rests on oneness;one cause and one effect.

Students of Christian Science (and many who are not [1]

students) understand enough of this to keep out of their

heads the notion that compounded metaphysics (so-called)

is, or can be, Christian Science,—that rests on oneness;

one cause and one effect.

They should take our magazine, work for it, write for [10]it, and read it. They should eschew all magazines andbooks which are less than the best.

They should take our magazine, work for it, write for [10]

it, and read it. They should eschew all magazines and

books which are less than the best.

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”Cleanseyour mind of the cobwebs which spurious“compounds”engender. Before considering a subject that is unworthy [15]of thought, take in this axiomatic truism:“Trust hernot, she's fooling thee;”and Longfellow is right.

“Choose you this day whom ye will serve.”Cleanse

your mind of the cobwebs which spurious“compounds”

engender. Before considering a subject that is unworthy [15]

of thought, take in this axiomatic truism:“Trust her

not, she's fooling thee;”and Longfellow is right.

Close Of The Massachusetts Metaphysical CollegeMuch is said at this date, 1889, about Mrs. Eddy's [20]Massachusetts Metaphysical College being the onlychartered College of Metaphysics. To make this plain,the Publishing Committee of the Christian ScientistAssociation has published in theBoston Travelerthefollowing:— [25]“To benefit the community, and more strongly markthe difference between true and false teachers of mentalhealing, the following history and statistics are officiallysubmitted:—[pg 272]“Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy obtained a college charter[1]in January, 1881, with all the rights and privileges per-taining thereunto (including the right to grant degrees)under Act of 1874, Chapter 375, Section 4.“This Act wasrepealedfrom and after January 31,[5]1882. Mrs. Eddy's grant for a college, for metaphysicalpurposesonly, is the first on record in history, and nocharters were granted for similar colleges, except hers,from January, 1881, till the repealing of said Act inJanuary, 1882. [10]“The substance of this Act is at present incorporatedin Public Statutes, Chapter 115, Section 2, with the fol-lowing important restrictions: In accordance with Statutesof 1883, Chapter 268, any officer, agent, or servant of anycorporation or association, who confers, or authorizes [15]to be conferred, any diploma or degree, shall be pun-ished by a fine not less than five hundred dollars andnot more than one thousand dollars.“All the mind-healing colleges (except Rev. Mrs.Eddy's) have simply an incorporated grant, which may [20]be called a charter, such as any stock company may ob-tain for any secular purposes; but these so-called char-ters bestow no rights toconfer degrees. Hence to namethese institutions, under such charters,colleges, is a fraud-ulent claim. There is but one legally chartered college [25]of metaphysics, with powers to confer diplomas and de-grees, and that is the Massachusetts Metaphysical College,of which Rev. Mrs. Eddy is founder and president.”I have endeavored to act toward all students of Chris-tian Science with the intuition and impulse of love. If [30]certain natures have not profited by my rebukes,—[pg 273]some time, as Christian Scientists, they will know the [1]value of these rebukes. I am thankful that the neo-phyte will be benefited by experience, although it willcost him much, and in proportion to its worth.I close my College in order to work in other directions, [5]where I now seem to be most needed, and where noneother can do the work. I withdraw from an overwhelm-ing prosperity. My students have never expressed sograteful a sense of my labors with them as now, andnever have been so capable of relieving my tasks as at [10]present.God bless my enemies, as well as the better part ofmankind, and gather all my students, in the bonds oflove and perfectness, into one grand family of Christ'sfollowers. [15]Loyal Christian Scientists should go on in their pres-ent line of labor for a good and holy cause. Their insti-tutes have not yet accomplished all the good they arecapable of accomplishing; therefore they should con-tinue, as at present, to send out students from these [20]sources of education, to promote the growing interest inChristian Science Mind-healing.There are one hundred and sixty applications lying onthe desk before me, for the Primary class in the Massa-chusetts Metaphysical College, and I cannot do my best [25]work for a class which contains that number. Whenthese were taught, another and a larger number wouldbe in waiting for the same class instruction; and if Ishould teach that Primary class, the other three classes—one Primary and two Normal—would be delayed. [30]The work is more than one person can well accomplish,and the imperative call is for my exclusive teaching.[pg 274]From the scant history of Jesus and of his disciples, [1]we have no Biblical authority for a public institution.This point, however, had not impressed me when I openedmy College. I desire to revise my book“Science andHealth with Key to the Scriptures,”and in order to do [5]this I must stop teaching at present. The work thatneeds to be done, and which God calls me to outsideof College work, if left undone might hinder the progressof our Cause more than my teaching would advance it:therefore I leave all for Christ. [10]Deeply regretting the disappointment this will occa-sion, and with grateful acknowledgments to the publicfor its liberal patronage, I close my College.Mary Baker G. Eddy

Much is said at this date, 1889, about Mrs. Eddy's [20]Massachusetts Metaphysical College being the onlychartered College of Metaphysics. To make this plain,the Publishing Committee of the Christian ScientistAssociation has published in theBoston Travelerthefollowing:— [25]

Much is said at this date, 1889, about Mrs. Eddy's [20]

Massachusetts Metaphysical College being the only

chartered College of Metaphysics. To make this plain,

the Publishing Committee of the Christian Scientist

Association has published in theBoston Travelerthe

following:— [25]

“To benefit the community, and more strongly markthe difference between true and false teachers of mentalhealing, the following history and statistics are officiallysubmitted:—

“To benefit the community, and more strongly mark

the difference between true and false teachers of mental

healing, the following history and statistics are officially

submitted:—

“Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy obtained a college charter[1]in January, 1881, with all the rights and privileges per-taining thereunto (including the right to grant degrees)under Act of 1874, Chapter 375, Section 4.

“Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy obtained a college charter[1]

in January, 1881, with all the rights and privileges per-

taining thereunto (including the right to grant degrees)

under Act of 1874, Chapter 375, Section 4.

“This Act wasrepealedfrom and after January 31,[5]1882. Mrs. Eddy's grant for a college, for metaphysicalpurposesonly, is the first on record in history, and nocharters were granted for similar colleges, except hers,from January, 1881, till the repealing of said Act inJanuary, 1882. [10]

“This Act wasrepealedfrom and after January 31,[5]

1882. Mrs. Eddy's grant for a college, for metaphysical

purposesonly, is the first on record in history, and no

charters were granted for similar colleges, except hers,

from January, 1881, till the repealing of said Act in

January, 1882. [10]

“The substance of this Act is at present incorporatedin Public Statutes, Chapter 115, Section 2, with the fol-lowing important restrictions: In accordance with Statutesof 1883, Chapter 268, any officer, agent, or servant of anycorporation or association, who confers, or authorizes [15]to be conferred, any diploma or degree, shall be pun-ished by a fine not less than five hundred dollars andnot more than one thousand dollars.

“The substance of this Act is at present incorporated

in Public Statutes, Chapter 115, Section 2, with the fol-

lowing important restrictions: In accordance with Statutes

of 1883, Chapter 268, any officer, agent, or servant of any

corporation or association, who confers, or authorizes [15]

to be conferred, any diploma or degree, shall be pun-

ished by a fine not less than five hundred dollars and

not more than one thousand dollars.

“All the mind-healing colleges (except Rev. Mrs.Eddy's) have simply an incorporated grant, which may [20]be called a charter, such as any stock company may ob-tain for any secular purposes; but these so-called char-ters bestow no rights toconfer degrees. Hence to namethese institutions, under such charters,colleges, is a fraud-ulent claim. There is but one legally chartered college [25]of metaphysics, with powers to confer diplomas and de-grees, and that is the Massachusetts Metaphysical College,of which Rev. Mrs. Eddy is founder and president.”

“All the mind-healing colleges (except Rev. Mrs.

Eddy's) have simply an incorporated grant, which may [20]

be called a charter, such as any stock company may ob-

tain for any secular purposes; but these so-called char-

ters bestow no rights toconfer degrees. Hence to name

these institutions, under such charters,colleges, is a fraud-

ulent claim. There is but one legally chartered college [25]

of metaphysics, with powers to confer diplomas and de-

grees, and that is the Massachusetts Metaphysical College,

of which Rev. Mrs. Eddy is founder and president.”

I have endeavored to act toward all students of Chris-tian Science with the intuition and impulse of love. If [30]certain natures have not profited by my rebukes,—

I have endeavored to act toward all students of Chris-

tian Science with the intuition and impulse of love. If [30]

certain natures have not profited by my rebukes,—

some time, as Christian Scientists, they will know the [1]value of these rebukes. I am thankful that the neo-phyte will be benefited by experience, although it willcost him much, and in proportion to its worth.

some time, as Christian Scientists, they will know the [1]

value of these rebukes. I am thankful that the neo-

phyte will be benefited by experience, although it will

cost him much, and in proportion to its worth.

I close my College in order to work in other directions, [5]where I now seem to be most needed, and where noneother can do the work. I withdraw from an overwhelm-ing prosperity. My students have never expressed sograteful a sense of my labors with them as now, andnever have been so capable of relieving my tasks as at [10]present.

I close my College in order to work in other directions, [5]

where I now seem to be most needed, and where none

other can do the work. I withdraw from an overwhelm-

ing prosperity. My students have never expressed so

grateful a sense of my labors with them as now, and

never have been so capable of relieving my tasks as at [10]

present.

God bless my enemies, as well as the better part ofmankind, and gather all my students, in the bonds oflove and perfectness, into one grand family of Christ'sfollowers. [15]

God bless my enemies, as well as the better part of

mankind, and gather all my students, in the bonds of

love and perfectness, into one grand family of Christ's

followers. [15]

Loyal Christian Scientists should go on in their pres-ent line of labor for a good and holy cause. Their insti-tutes have not yet accomplished all the good they arecapable of accomplishing; therefore they should con-tinue, as at present, to send out students from these [20]sources of education, to promote the growing interest inChristian Science Mind-healing.

Loyal Christian Scientists should go on in their pres-

ent line of labor for a good and holy cause. Their insti-

tutes have not yet accomplished all the good they are

capable of accomplishing; therefore they should con-

tinue, as at present, to send out students from these [20]

sources of education, to promote the growing interest in

Christian Science Mind-healing.

There are one hundred and sixty applications lying onthe desk before me, for the Primary class in the Massa-chusetts Metaphysical College, and I cannot do my best [25]work for a class which contains that number. Whenthese were taught, another and a larger number wouldbe in waiting for the same class instruction; and if Ishould teach that Primary class, the other three classes—one Primary and two Normal—would be delayed. [30]The work is more than one person can well accomplish,and the imperative call is for my exclusive teaching.

There are one hundred and sixty applications lying on

the desk before me, for the Primary class in the Massa-

chusetts Metaphysical College, and I cannot do my best [25]

work for a class which contains that number. When

these were taught, another and a larger number would

be in waiting for the same class instruction; and if I

should teach that Primary class, the other three classes—

one Primary and two Normal—would be delayed. [30]

The work is more than one person can well accomplish,

and the imperative call is for my exclusive teaching.

From the scant history of Jesus and of his disciples, [1]we have no Biblical authority for a public institution.This point, however, had not impressed me when I openedmy College. I desire to revise my book“Science andHealth with Key to the Scriptures,”and in order to do [5]this I must stop teaching at present. The work thatneeds to be done, and which God calls me to outsideof College work, if left undone might hinder the progressof our Cause more than my teaching would advance it:therefore I leave all for Christ. [10]

From the scant history of Jesus and of his disciples, [1]

we have no Biblical authority for a public institution.

This point, however, had not impressed me when I opened

my College. I desire to revise my book“Science and

Health with Key to the Scriptures,”and in order to do [5]

this I must stop teaching at present. The work that

needs to be done, and which God calls me to outside

of College work, if left undone might hinder the progress

of our Cause more than my teaching would advance it:

therefore I leave all for Christ. [10]

Deeply regretting the disappointment this will occa-sion, and with grateful acknowledgments to the publicfor its liberal patronage, I close my College.

Deeply regretting the disappointment this will occa-

sion, and with grateful acknowledgments to the public

for its liberal patronage, I close my College.

Mary Baker G. Eddy

Malicious ReportsTruth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.—Isaiahlix. 14.When the press is gagged, liberty is besieged; butwhen the press assumes the liberty to lie, it discountsclemency, mocks morality, outrages humanity, breakscommon law, gives impulse to violence, envy, and hate, [20]and prolongs the reign of inordinate, unprincipled clans.At this period, 1888, those quill-drivers whose consciencesare in their pockets hold high carnival. When news-dealers shout for class legislation, and decapitated reputa-tions, headless trunks, and quivering hearts are held up [25]before the rabble in exchange for money, place, andpower, thevox populiis suffocated, individual rightsare trodden under foot, and the car of the modern In-quisition rolls along the streets besmeared with blood.[pg 275]Would not our Master say to the chief actors in scenes [1]like these,“Ye fools and blind!”Oh, tardy humanjustice! would you take away even woman's trembling,clinging faith in divine power? Who can roll away thestone from the door of this sepulchre? Who—but God's [5]avenging angel!In times like these it were well to lift the veil on thesackcloth of home, where weepeth the faithful, strickenmother, and the bruised father bendeth his aching head;where the bereft wife or husband, silent and alone, looks [10]in dull despair at the vacant seat, and the motherlesslittle ones, wondering, huddle together, and repeat withquivering lips words of strange import. May the greatShepherd that“tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,”and binds up the wounds of bleeding hearts, just comfort, [15]encourage, and bless all who mourn.Father, we thank Thee that Thy light and Thy lovereach earth, open the prison to them that are bound, con-sole the innocent, and throw wide the gates of heaven.

Truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.—Isaiahlix. 14.

When the press is gagged, liberty is besieged; butwhen the press assumes the liberty to lie, it discountsclemency, mocks morality, outrages humanity, breakscommon law, gives impulse to violence, envy, and hate, [20]and prolongs the reign of inordinate, unprincipled clans.At this period, 1888, those quill-drivers whose consciencesare in their pockets hold high carnival. When news-dealers shout for class legislation, and decapitated reputa-tions, headless trunks, and quivering hearts are held up [25]before the rabble in exchange for money, place, andpower, thevox populiis suffocated, individual rightsare trodden under foot, and the car of the modern In-quisition rolls along the streets besmeared with blood.

When the press is gagged, liberty is besieged; but

when the press assumes the liberty to lie, it discounts

clemency, mocks morality, outrages humanity, breaks

common law, gives impulse to violence, envy, and hate, [20]

and prolongs the reign of inordinate, unprincipled clans.

At this period, 1888, those quill-drivers whose consciences

are in their pockets hold high carnival. When news-

dealers shout for class legislation, and decapitated reputa-

tions, headless trunks, and quivering hearts are held up [25]

before the rabble in exchange for money, place, and

power, thevox populiis suffocated, individual rights

are trodden under foot, and the car of the modern In-

quisition rolls along the streets besmeared with blood.

Would not our Master say to the chief actors in scenes [1]like these,“Ye fools and blind!”Oh, tardy humanjustice! would you take away even woman's trembling,clinging faith in divine power? Who can roll away thestone from the door of this sepulchre? Who—but God's [5]avenging angel!

Would not our Master say to the chief actors in scenes [1]

like these,“Ye fools and blind!”Oh, tardy human

justice! would you take away even woman's trembling,

clinging faith in divine power? Who can roll away the

stone from the door of this sepulchre? Who—but God's [5]

avenging angel!

In times like these it were well to lift the veil on thesackcloth of home, where weepeth the faithful, strickenmother, and the bruised father bendeth his aching head;where the bereft wife or husband, silent and alone, looks [10]in dull despair at the vacant seat, and the motherlesslittle ones, wondering, huddle together, and repeat withquivering lips words of strange import. May the greatShepherd that“tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,”and binds up the wounds of bleeding hearts, just comfort, [15]encourage, and bless all who mourn.

In times like these it were well to lift the veil on the

sackcloth of home, where weepeth the faithful, stricken

mother, and the bruised father bendeth his aching head;

where the bereft wife or husband, silent and alone, looks [10]

in dull despair at the vacant seat, and the motherless

little ones, wondering, huddle together, and repeat with

quivering lips words of strange import. May the great

Shepherd that“tempers the wind to the shorn lamb,”

and binds up the wounds of bleeding hearts, just comfort, [15]

encourage, and bless all who mourn.

Father, we thank Thee that Thy light and Thy lovereach earth, open the prison to them that are bound, con-sole the innocent, and throw wide the gates of heaven.

Father, we thank Thee that Thy light and Thy love

reach earth, open the prison to them that are bound, con-

sole the innocent, and throw wide the gates of heaven.

Loyal Christian ScientistsPen can never portray the satisfaction that you affordedme at the grand meeting in Chicago of the National Chris-tian Scientist Association in 1888. Your public andprivate expressions of love and loyalty were very touch-ing. They moved me to speechless thanks. [25]Chicago is the wonder of the western hemisphere. ThePalmer House, where we stopped, is magnificent andorderly. The servants are well-mannered, and the fareis appetizing. The floral offerings sent to my apartments[pg 276]were superb, especially the large book of rare flowers, and [1]the crescent with a star.The reception in the spacious rooms of the PalmerHouse, like all else, was purely Western in its cordialityand largeness. I did not hold interviews with all with [5]whom I desired to, solely because so many people andcircumstances demanded my attention that my person-ality was not big enough to fill the order; but rest as-sured my heart's desire met the demand.My students, our delegates, about one thousand Chris- [10]tian Scientists, active, earnest, and loyal, formed a goodlyassemblage for the third convention of our National As-sociation,—an assemblage found waiting and watchingfor the full coming of our Lord and Christ.In Christian Science the midnight hour will always be [15]the bridal hour, until“no night is there.”The wisewill have their lamps aglow, and light will illumine thedarkness.Out of the gloom comes the glory of our Lord, andHis divine Love is found in affliction. When a false [20]sense suffers, the true sense comes out, and the bride-groom appears. We are then wedded to a purer, higheraffection and ideal.I pray that all my students shall have their lampstrimmed and burning at the noon of night, that not one [25]of them be found borrowing oil, and seeking light frommatter instead of Spirit, or at work erroneously, thusshutting out spiritual light. Such an error and loss willbe quickly learned when the door is shut. Error givethno light, and it closes the door on itself. [30]In the dark hours, wise Christian Scientists standfirmer than ever in their allegiance to God. Wisdom[pg 277]is wedded to their love, and their hearts are not [1]troubled.Falsehood is on the wings of the winds, but Truthwill soar above it. Truth is speaking louder, clearer,and more imperatively than ever. Error is walking to [5]and fro in the earth, trying to be heard above Truth,but its voice dies out in the distance. Whosoever pro-claims Truth loudest, becomes the mark for error's shafts.The archers aim at Truth's mouthpiece; but a heartloyal to God is patient and strong. Justice waits, and [10]is used to waiting; and right wins the everlastingvictory.The stake and scaffold have never silenced the mes-sages of the Most High. Then can the present mode ofattempting this—namely, by slanderous falsehoods, and [15]a secret mind-method, through which to effect the pur-poses of envy and malice—silence Truth? Never. Theybut open the eyes to the truth of Benjamin Franklin'sreport before the French Commissioners on Mesmerism:“It is one more fact to be recorded in the history of the[20]errors of the human mind.”“The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice.”No evidence before the material senses can close myeyes to the scientific proof that God, good, is supreme.Though clouds are round about Him, the divine justice [25]and judgment are enthroned. Love is especially nearin times of hate, and never so near as when one can bejust amid lawlessness, and render good for evil.I thunder His law to the sinner, and sharply lightenon the cloud of the intoxicated senses. I cannot help [30]loathing the phenomena of drunkenness produced byanimality. I rebuke it wherever I see it. The vision[pg 278]of the Revelator is before me. The wines of fornica- [1]tion, envy, and hatred are the distilled spirits of evil,and are the signs of these times; but I am not dismayed,and my peace returns unto me.Error will hate more as it realizes more the presence [5]of its tormentor. I shall fulfil my mission, fight the goodfight, and keep the faith.There is great joy in this consciousness, that through-out my labors, and in my history as connected with theCause of Christian Science, it can be proven that I have [10]never given occasion for a single censure, when my mo-tives and acts are understood and seen as my Fatherseeth them. I once wondered at the Scriptural declara-tion that Job sinned not in all he said, even when he cursedthe hour of his birth; but I have learned that a curse on [15]sin is always a blessing to the human race.Those only who are tried in the furnace reflect theimage of their Father. You, my beloved students, whoare absent from me, and have shared less of my laborsthan many others, seem stronger to resist temptation [20]than some of those who have had line upon line andprecept upon precept. This may be a serviceable hint,since necessities and God's providence are foreshadowed.I have felt for some time that perpetual instruction ofmy students might substitute my own for their growth, [25]and so dwarf their experience. If they must learn bythe things they suffer, the sooner this lesson is gainedthe better.For two years I have been gradually withdrawing fromactive membership in the Christian Scientist Association. [30]This has developed higher energies on the part of truefollowers, and led to some startling departures on the[pg 279]other hand.“Offenses will come: but woe unto him,[1]through whom they come.”Why does not the certainty of individual punishmentfor sin prevent the wrong action? It is the love of God,and not the fear of evil, that is the incentive in Science. [5]I rejoice with those who rejoice, and am too apt to weepwith those who weep, but over and above it all are eter-nal sunshine and joy unspeakable.

Pen can never portray the satisfaction that you affordedme at the grand meeting in Chicago of the National Chris-tian Scientist Association in 1888. Your public andprivate expressions of love and loyalty were very touch-ing. They moved me to speechless thanks. [25]

Pen can never portray the satisfaction that you afforded

me at the grand meeting in Chicago of the National Chris-

tian Scientist Association in 1888. Your public and

private expressions of love and loyalty were very touch-

ing. They moved me to speechless thanks. [25]

Chicago is the wonder of the western hemisphere. ThePalmer House, where we stopped, is magnificent andorderly. The servants are well-mannered, and the fareis appetizing. The floral offerings sent to my apartments

Chicago is the wonder of the western hemisphere. The

Palmer House, where we stopped, is magnificent and

orderly. The servants are well-mannered, and the fare

is appetizing. The floral offerings sent to my apartments

were superb, especially the large book of rare flowers, and [1]the crescent with a star.

were superb, especially the large book of rare flowers, and [1]

the crescent with a star.

The reception in the spacious rooms of the PalmerHouse, like all else, was purely Western in its cordialityand largeness. I did not hold interviews with all with [5]whom I desired to, solely because so many people andcircumstances demanded my attention that my person-ality was not big enough to fill the order; but rest as-sured my heart's desire met the demand.

The reception in the spacious rooms of the Palmer

House, like all else, was purely Western in its cordiality

and largeness. I did not hold interviews with all with [5]

whom I desired to, solely because so many people and

circumstances demanded my attention that my person-

ality was not big enough to fill the order; but rest as-

sured my heart's desire met the demand.

My students, our delegates, about one thousand Chris- [10]tian Scientists, active, earnest, and loyal, formed a goodlyassemblage for the third convention of our National As-sociation,—an assemblage found waiting and watchingfor the full coming of our Lord and Christ.

My students, our delegates, about one thousand Chris- [10]

tian Scientists, active, earnest, and loyal, formed a goodly

assemblage for the third convention of our National As-

sociation,—an assemblage found waiting and watching

for the full coming of our Lord and Christ.

In Christian Science the midnight hour will always be [15]the bridal hour, until“no night is there.”The wisewill have their lamps aglow, and light will illumine thedarkness.

In Christian Science the midnight hour will always be [15]

the bridal hour, until“no night is there.”The wise

will have their lamps aglow, and light will illumine the

darkness.

Out of the gloom comes the glory of our Lord, andHis divine Love is found in affliction. When a false [20]sense suffers, the true sense comes out, and the bride-groom appears. We are then wedded to a purer, higheraffection and ideal.

Out of the gloom comes the glory of our Lord, and

His divine Love is found in affliction. When a false [20]

sense suffers, the true sense comes out, and the bride-

groom appears. We are then wedded to a purer, higher

affection and ideal.

I pray that all my students shall have their lampstrimmed and burning at the noon of night, that not one [25]of them be found borrowing oil, and seeking light frommatter instead of Spirit, or at work erroneously, thusshutting out spiritual light. Such an error and loss willbe quickly learned when the door is shut. Error givethno light, and it closes the door on itself. [30]

I pray that all my students shall have their lamps

trimmed and burning at the noon of night, that not one [25]

of them be found borrowing oil, and seeking light from

matter instead of Spirit, or at work erroneously, thus

shutting out spiritual light. Such an error and loss will

be quickly learned when the door is shut. Error giveth

no light, and it closes the door on itself. [30]

In the dark hours, wise Christian Scientists standfirmer than ever in their allegiance to God. Wisdom

In the dark hours, wise Christian Scientists stand

firmer than ever in their allegiance to God. Wisdom

is wedded to their love, and their hearts are not [1]troubled.

is wedded to their love, and their hearts are not [1]

troubled.

Falsehood is on the wings of the winds, but Truthwill soar above it. Truth is speaking louder, clearer,and more imperatively than ever. Error is walking to [5]and fro in the earth, trying to be heard above Truth,but its voice dies out in the distance. Whosoever pro-claims Truth loudest, becomes the mark for error's shafts.The archers aim at Truth's mouthpiece; but a heartloyal to God is patient and strong. Justice waits, and [10]is used to waiting; and right wins the everlastingvictory.

Falsehood is on the wings of the winds, but Truth

will soar above it. Truth is speaking louder, clearer,

and more imperatively than ever. Error is walking to [5]

and fro in the earth, trying to be heard above Truth,

but its voice dies out in the distance. Whosoever pro-

claims Truth loudest, becomes the mark for error's shafts.

The archers aim at Truth's mouthpiece; but a heart

loyal to God is patient and strong. Justice waits, and [10]

is used to waiting; and right wins the everlasting

victory.

The stake and scaffold have never silenced the mes-sages of the Most High. Then can the present mode ofattempting this—namely, by slanderous falsehoods, and [15]a secret mind-method, through which to effect the pur-poses of envy and malice—silence Truth? Never. Theybut open the eyes to the truth of Benjamin Franklin'sreport before the French Commissioners on Mesmerism:“It is one more fact to be recorded in the history of the[20]errors of the human mind.”

The stake and scaffold have never silenced the mes-

sages of the Most High. Then can the present mode of

attempting this—namely, by slanderous falsehoods, and [15]

a secret mind-method, through which to effect the pur-

poses of envy and malice—silence Truth? Never. They

but open the eyes to the truth of Benjamin Franklin's

report before the French Commissioners on Mesmerism:

“It is one more fact to be recorded in the history of the[20]

errors of the human mind.”

“The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice.”

No evidence before the material senses can close myeyes to the scientific proof that God, good, is supreme.Though clouds are round about Him, the divine justice [25]and judgment are enthroned. Love is especially nearin times of hate, and never so near as when one can bejust amid lawlessness, and render good for evil.

No evidence before the material senses can close my

eyes to the scientific proof that God, good, is supreme.

Though clouds are round about Him, the divine justice [25]

and judgment are enthroned. Love is especially near

in times of hate, and never so near as when one can be

just amid lawlessness, and render good for evil.

I thunder His law to the sinner, and sharply lightenon the cloud of the intoxicated senses. I cannot help [30]loathing the phenomena of drunkenness produced byanimality. I rebuke it wherever I see it. The vision

I thunder His law to the sinner, and sharply lighten

on the cloud of the intoxicated senses. I cannot help [30]

loathing the phenomena of drunkenness produced by

animality. I rebuke it wherever I see it. The vision

of the Revelator is before me. The wines of fornica- [1]tion, envy, and hatred are the distilled spirits of evil,and are the signs of these times; but I am not dismayed,and my peace returns unto me.

of the Revelator is before me. The wines of fornica- [1]

tion, envy, and hatred are the distilled spirits of evil,

and are the signs of these times; but I am not dismayed,

and my peace returns unto me.

Error will hate more as it realizes more the presence [5]of its tormentor. I shall fulfil my mission, fight the goodfight, and keep the faith.

Error will hate more as it realizes more the presence [5]

of its tormentor. I shall fulfil my mission, fight the good

fight, and keep the faith.

There is great joy in this consciousness, that through-out my labors, and in my history as connected with theCause of Christian Science, it can be proven that I have [10]never given occasion for a single censure, when my mo-tives and acts are understood and seen as my Fatherseeth them. I once wondered at the Scriptural declara-tion that Job sinned not in all he said, even when he cursedthe hour of his birth; but I have learned that a curse on [15]sin is always a blessing to the human race.

There is great joy in this consciousness, that through-

out my labors, and in my history as connected with the

Cause of Christian Science, it can be proven that I have [10]

never given occasion for a single censure, when my mo-

tives and acts are understood and seen as my Father

seeth them. I once wondered at the Scriptural declara-

tion that Job sinned not in all he said, even when he cursed

the hour of his birth; but I have learned that a curse on [15]

sin is always a blessing to the human race.

Those only who are tried in the furnace reflect theimage of their Father. You, my beloved students, whoare absent from me, and have shared less of my laborsthan many others, seem stronger to resist temptation [20]than some of those who have had line upon line andprecept upon precept. This may be a serviceable hint,since necessities and God's providence are foreshadowed.I have felt for some time that perpetual instruction ofmy students might substitute my own for their growth, [25]and so dwarf their experience. If they must learn bythe things they suffer, the sooner this lesson is gainedthe better.

Those only who are tried in the furnace reflect the

image of their Father. You, my beloved students, who

are absent from me, and have shared less of my labors

than many others, seem stronger to resist temptation [20]

than some of those who have had line upon line and

precept upon precept. This may be a serviceable hint,

since necessities and God's providence are foreshadowed.

I have felt for some time that perpetual instruction of

my students might substitute my own for their growth, [25]

and so dwarf their experience. If they must learn by

the things they suffer, the sooner this lesson is gained

the better.

For two years I have been gradually withdrawing fromactive membership in the Christian Scientist Association. [30]This has developed higher energies on the part of truefollowers, and led to some startling departures on the

For two years I have been gradually withdrawing from

active membership in the Christian Scientist Association. [30]

This has developed higher energies on the part of true

followers, and led to some startling departures on the

other hand.“Offenses will come: but woe unto him,[1]through whom they come.”

other hand.“Offenses will come: but woe unto him,[1]

through whom they come.”

Why does not the certainty of individual punishmentfor sin prevent the wrong action? It is the love of God,and not the fear of evil, that is the incentive in Science. [5]I rejoice with those who rejoice, and am too apt to weepwith those who weep, but over and above it all are eter-nal sunshine and joy unspeakable.

Why does not the certainty of individual punishment

for sin prevent the wrong action? It is the love of God,

and not the fear of evil, that is the incentive in Science. [5]

I rejoice with those who rejoice, and am too apt to weep

with those who weep, but over and above it all are eter-

nal sunshine and joy unspeakable.

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