A Letter from One Interested in Christian Science

W. B. C.

Los Angeles, Cal., January 20, 1900.

My Dear Sister:—It is such a long time since I have had a line from you, that the receipt of a package of Christian Science Sentinels, was welcomed yesterday with great surprise and wonder, and the thought was presented to my mind as to whether you were also an advocate of what is so frequently termed a fad; though many, while so calling it, acknowledge that there is much truth in it, but that it is very difficult of apprehension,—views which were entertained by me, until the truth of all, as given in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," has been gradually unfolded to my understanding.

When the truth of the Christ-idea is fully revealed, what a great power and responsibility is reflected upon the new conception—it is, indeed, wonderful!

I sincerely hope you have come into the understanding. I have been wondering what induced you to send the papers which are much appreciated. Do give me full particulars. You may, in turn, wonder how. such an unbeliever in a supposed unmerciful God could be brought into so seemingly sudden development of the understanding that "Mind is All." It was not from conversation, for I had never heard that there was such a religion until I read a lecture, published in our daily Times, about fifteen months since, which so attracted me that I read it a second time; and afterwards looked up the text-book, reading it continuously to the end, yet with much criticism. Nevertheless, I was drawn to perusal after perusal, until it now appears a necessity to refer to it frequently, and every time a new meaning, more advanced, is presented.

Afterwards I found that there are two churches here. I became acquainted with some of the best-informed members,—among them the Readers, who were pupils of Mrs. Eddy and who give class instruction. With these I have had many conversations, and when I asked if they considered it essential for me to take a course, they frankly told me that it was not; that they knew no one who had grasped the thought so rapidly, or words to this effect.

I have devoted considerable time to the study, but no time was ever spent by me to greater advantage; and, of course, much happiness is realized from the knowledge that we can cast our burden upon the Lord, which, interpreted, means that Harmony is our support; and a knowledge of Harmony, or God and His idea, is all there is—these thoughts being capable of innumerable translations, all of which are synonymous.

If you have studied the Science perhaps you are better informed than myself, so I will not dwell upon it.

Ever affectionately, your brother.

W. B. C.

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