Article June 21, 1900 Issue

Some Striking Testimonies

People and Patriot

The capacity of the Christian Science Hall, in which First Church of Christ, Scientist, Concord, worships, was taxed to its limit last night to accommodate the visiting Scientists from all parts of the country, who crowded it to its doors. The cosmic nature of Christian Science was typified in the fact that delegates were present in the pretty little church from such far-distant sections as Marquette, Mich., from New York, Chicago, Washington, D. C., Boston, and from the South and West.

The usual experience meeting, held every Wednesday evening, assumed a unique character last night. An added dignity and beauty were given to the tone of happiness that characterizes every such meeting, by the cheerful and encouraging testimonies of those from other parts of the country. Indeed, last night's service was a miniature of the Annual Meeting in Boston last Tuesday, when reports were read from the Field. The key-note of the harmony voiced by all the speakers was inexpressible joy that the privilege was given of attending service in the church at Concord, the home of Rev. Mary Baker Eddy and the scene of many of her benefactions and noble labors for humanity. The unfeigned joy and gladness of the worshipers testified to the pure life and Christly influence of the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science.

The testimonies were interesting and varied in their theme, save only that every voice spoke love for the beautiful city of Concord and the Concord church. The growth of the cause of Christian Science and the building of churches was witnessed to by many of the speakers. Among these was Mrs. Augusta E. Stetson, C.S.D., First Reader of First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York City. Mrs. Stetson told graphically of the small beginings of the church she leads. Fourteen years ago they held their meetings in a little hall. The church increased until they now own and occupy a beautiful edifice. The membership is now over seven hundred, and having outgrown their present location they are building of Concord granite what is to be one of the largest and handsomest churches in New York City, the seating capacity of which will be twenty-seven hundred.

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