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A Comparison
One of the most impressive features to me, during the Communion week in Boston in June last, was the wonderful ease and quietness with which the great crowds of Christian Scientists handled themselves. I have known what crowds of people mean, always having lived in large cities. Chicago and New York, and in my estimation a crowd of any size was to be avoided. To be hedged in by people on all sides and there to stand and wait. I never thought I would willingly do, to get into any place.
There is no thought of being in a crowd, when surrounded by Christian Scientists. Whatever the number may be, no animal instincts manifest themselves there, no crowding, or pushing ahead of each other, as I have seen outside of Christian Science gatherings, even when only culture and refinement were considered to be present.
Communion Sunday I stood for an hour at least in front of the Mother Church, with the gathering members constantly increasing, until fully fifteen hundred must have been there, yet not an unpleasant look or gesture from any one. Each face wore a bright, sunny smile, patient and content to be in his present place as long as was necessary.
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February 21, 1901 issue
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Reply to Dr. Whitaker.
Alfred Farlow
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The Christian Science Journal
Thomas Carlyle
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The Lectures
with contributions from John McIntyre, Theodore F. Seward, Stanley Burger, William F. Davis
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Our Blessings
Alice Cary
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Obey the Law
Mary Baker G. Eddy
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The Massachusetts Metaphysical College
Christian Science Board of Education
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The Golden Rule
Editor
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Free Choice of Doctors
Editor
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Medical Legislation
Editor
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A Dangerous Measure
Editor
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Somewhat too Sweeping
Editor
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Unconsitutional Legislation
Editor
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Among the Churches
with contributions from Sarah J. Clark, Irving C. Tomlinson, E. J. M., Grace Thoburn
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Never-Failing Blessings
BY NELLIE V. FRESHMAN.
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A Comparison
BY ELLA BERRY RIDEING.
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The Inflow of Truth and Love
BY C. F. HACKETT.