Editorial November 19, 1910 Issue

IRA O. KNAPP, C.S.D.

Archibald McLellan

Mrs. Eddy says on page 166 of "Miscellaneous Writings": "The monument whose finger points upward, commemorates the earthly life of a martyr; but this is not all of the philanthropist, hero, and Christian. The truth he has taught and spoken lives, and moves in our midst a divine afflatus." This is markedly true of our beloved friend and associate, the late Ira O. Knapp, whose good works are an eloquent testimony of his Christianity.

Mr. Knapp became a Christian Scientist almost thirty years ago, and early in his career as such was a student of the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy, from whom he received instruction in the Massachusetts Metaphysical College, after which he successfully devoted his energies to the practice of Christian Science healing. He was one of the twelve who with Mrs. Eddy formed The Mother Church, and in 1892 he became one of the Christian Science Board of Directors by appointment of Mrs. Eddy. He was also a member of the Bible Lesson Committee; and, above all else, he was one who did those mighty works of healing which Jesus declared should be done by "them that believe." In every one of his varied relations to the church and to his fellowmen, Mr. Knapp's whole-hearted service earned the "Well done, good and faithful servant," and he was greatly loved and esteemed by the entire field of Christian Scientists.

As our beloved Leader has said of another, so may we say of this dear and true brother: "Evil has no power to harm, to hinder, or to destroy the real spiritual man. He is wiser today, healthier and happier, than yesterday. The mortal dream of life, substance, or mind in matter, has been lessened, and the reward of good and punishment of evil and the waking out of this Adam-dream of evil will end in harmony,—evil powerless, and God, good, omnipotent and infinite" (Sentinel, Dec. 14, 1907).

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