Article April 6, 1899 Issue

Kind Words for Our Literature

The following letter was received by a Scientist from the head of a prominent institution in the South for the education of colored people, the writer of the letter being himself a colored man.

My Dear Madam :— The Christian Science literature which you ordered to be sent to my address at Fort Valley has just been received, and I hasten to inform you. Accept my sincere thanks for your noble generosity. I took it from the Post Office last night and sat up quite late reading it. It goes without saying that it was to my liking.

My previous reading of the literature which you have furnished me from time to time and my own serious reflection upon the subject which it treated, thoroughly prepared me for the reception of the new. Whatever may be the outcome of my reading the Christian Science literature, I can truthfully say that I enjoy and relish it so far. From what I've seen of it, it seems to be in keeping with the teachings of natural religion. It repudiates dogmas and denominationalism as being the teachings of bigots and pedants.

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