Cedar Rapids, Ia., April 19, 1899.

Dear Editors:—I enclose you under separate cover the last two issues of the Sunday Republican. The former contains a paper read before the Methodist Ministerial District Conference. The writer believed he was attacking Christian Science by saying, "it was to all practical purposes the same as mental science; called it "pantheism;" does not see how any well-balanced mind can be attracted by such nonsense; "it is the craziest of all crazes." Of course he had put up his target to shoot at and hit it, but Christian Science was untouched, for one must know something about Christian Science before he can attack it,—our dear brother will erelong see that Christian Science can withstand all attacks, for Christian Science is not vulnerable. It is not of man, but of God.

The second paper was copied from the Sentinel of March 30, "Why Christian Scientists should be recognized as Christians," from the pen of Rev. Josiah Zimmerman, a Lutheran minister, and read before the Ministerial Association of Lincoln, Neb. It was a grand article, and we were glad to see it published here, for it was only the truth regarding Christian Science. Was it not a beautiful tribute to Christian Science that this article was suggested by a Methodist lady as a reply to the former, and at her request it was published?

A little less than a year ago my wife and I, when overwhelmed with bodily infirmities, came to Christian Science for help. For many years we had "sought to the physicians" to be healed of our ailments, but could get no relief. In the darkest hour, when we were without hope (man's extremity), suddenly there flashed out a beacon light and the gates of Christian Science were revealed to us. We entered together and almost instantly were made whole (God's opportunity). We rejoice now that we can give this wonderful Truth to others and can ask "Who is so great a God as our God?"

Most respectfully,
John E. Playter.

From Mr. Buswell.

Beatrice, Neb., April 14, 1899.

Dear Mother:—I cannot let this week pass without telling you of another proof that divine Love does speak to the world through you. Last Sabbath was a beautiful day with us, and our attendance at church was good. In the audience was a lady who seemed to be suffering with physical trouble. Her thought in the morning was that she could not get to church; but she felt she must go.

During the service the claim seemed so strong she thought of calling on some one for help. During the reading and singing of the last hymn (No. 178, "Saw ye my Saviour," composed by your own dear, loving thought), she felt she was set free. Her trouble was gone, and she realized the peace expressed in those beautiful words. Who can doubt the inspiration of those words of love—"The sick are healed"?

We find it pleasant to be settled in our own home, but we miss the dear ones in Concord, and most of all your dear smile and loving words of counsel and encouragement. It rejoices our hearts to see the progress that is being made in that field, so dear to us all. And we thank the dear Father, with you, for His goodness to His children. Mrs. Buswell and I are busy scattering seeds of love and cheer among this people, and we know we have your approval and God's blessing when we are faithfully doing His will. Mrs. Buswell joins in much love to our dear, faithful Mother.

Ezra M. Buswell.

Afraid of the Moon.

Editor Sentinel:—

George G. Groff, M.D., a professor in Bucknell University, at Lewisburg, Pa., and who also served as an army surgeon in the United States Volunteers, in Porto Rico, wrote a letter to the Saturday News, at that place, which was printed in that journal April 8, 1899.

I send you the following excerpt from the letter, which I think will interest the readers of your valuable and interesting paper:—

"I find an idea prevalent here which may be of interest to some of our Pennsylvania friends who believe in the influence of the moon. They think here, among other things, that the moon's light is injurious to health. So on moonlight nights if it is necessary to go out they carry an open umbrella over their heads. It is a ridiculous sight to see scores of people under umbrellas, the moon shining brightly and not a cloud in the sky. It is not the poor and ignorant alone who do this, but the well-to-do and educated people, just as at home where college professors, ministers, and lawyers are the foremost patrons of quacks."

A. L. Showers.