The Lectures
At Brooklyn, N. Y.
On Sunday, January 19, a lecture was given in the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, by Arthur R. Vosburgh, C.S.B., under the auspices of First and Second Churches of Christ, Scientist, of Brooklyn, N. Y. The Academy of Music was well filled and the lecturer was heard in every part of the building. A committee appointed from each church had charge of the lecture, and it was a perfect demonstration of love and unity. The newspapers especially were cordial, and in each of the offices the committee were well received and thanked for a synopsis of the lecture. The lecture was introduced by Rev. S. E. Simonsen, C.S.B., of Brooklyn, whose remarks were as follows:—
Ladies and Gentlemen:—A little more than a quarter of a century ago, Christian Science was not known.
To-day, it is engaging the attention of many of the best, and most intelligent minds of this country. It is winning its way to the minds and confidence of the thoughtful people, as no other system of religion and healing. And what is true in this country, is largely becoming true in Canada, England, Scotland, and Germany; and even France, Italy, and Scandinavia are reading out for this Truth as taught by Christian Science.
More than fifteen years ago, while a Methodist minister in Wisconsin, I was healed through Christian Science, and that after a number of eminent physicians had pronounced my case a hopeless one, and kindly informed me that I could not possibly live more than a year, at the farthest. But I am grateful to God for sending to me the blessed Truth of Christian Science. It has done everything for me.
Since my healing, I have watched with deep interest the marvelous growth of Christian Science, and I have carefully studied its doctrine, practice, and demonstration in healing the sick and truly Christianizing the people. And I am free to confess to you, that Christian Science is fast proving to the world, beyond all dispute, that it is "leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened."
But as Jesus Christ was largely misunderstood, and his doctrine grossly misconstrued, so we find to-day, that the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, the Rev. Mary Baker G. Eddy, has also been misunderstood and her teachings falsely interpreted by many well-meaning people, which has done much to keep many a poor, suffering human being from coming to Christian Science, and seeking the healing and Christianizing power that is inherent in its doctrine. In order to help right this wrong, a Board of Lectureship was established by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
Intelligent men and women who understand the teachings of Christian Science, and who have demonstrated its power, have been placed on this board, and sent out through this country, Canada, and Europe, to give public lectures and thus publicly correct some, at least, of the many erroneous reports circulated among the people. This is, therefore, one of the reasons for inviting you here this afternoon: that you may hear for yourselves the true claims of Christian Science as presented by one who is authorized to speak upon this important question.
I am, indeed, grateful to see such a fine and intelligent and appreciative audience here this afternoon. I know you will all put aside what little prejudice you may have had against Christian Science, and listen to the speaker with that same spirit of love, and true, manly fairness that you would court, if you happened to be the speaker of the hour. I know you will gladly yield to this request, as it is only what our dear Master requested us to do, namely, do unto others, as you would have them do unto you.
I have now the honor to introduce the Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh, C.S.B., member of the Board of Lectureship of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass., who will address you on the subject, "Christian Science is Scientific Christianity."
At Oskaloosa, Ia.
Edward A. Kimball, C.S.D., of Chicago, Ill., lectured Sunday, January 19, 1902, at 3 P.M., at the Masonic Opera House. There was a good attendance and much appreciation shown. The daily papers on Monday gave kind mention in regard to the lecture.
Major F. H. Loring of this city, introduced the lecturer in the following excellent remarks:—
I apprehend that there is no subject of Christian thought now prominent before the public which is so imperfectly understood and yet so greatly misunderstood as that upon which the speaker will address you this afternoon. Still, these people tell us that investigation is going on, and thousands are accepting the tenets of this system of faith and practice. They think that they have the Truth; they believe that they have discovered the pearl of great price, and they desire to have us all enjoy its benefits with them.
If they have the Truth, if their system is as true as their thought and action is pure and perfect, it is of vital importance to the world; it is of inestimable value, for it touches the interest of every human soul.
It is well that we have one with us who is competent to explain, and well qualified to instruct us, in the theories and benefits of their faith; and while I would say that we shall do well not to expect too much from one lecture, as a subject of such vast breadth and importance cannot be fully treated in one short hour, yet, by careful attention, and fair consideration, we may gather some of the main facts and principal features of the question.
I therefore take pleasure in introducing to you the speaker, Mr. Edward A. Kimball of Chicago, who will address you upon the subject of Christian Science.
At Albion, Mich.
Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago lectured in the Opera House in this city on the evening of December 19. Subject: "Christian Science: Physician and Redeemer."
A happier or more harmonious people never separated for their various homes at the close of a lecture than did this fine audience, composed of all classes of our citizens.
The whole audience listened intently during the entire address, and when Judge Ewing ceased talking, words of appreciation and praise were heard from physician, clergyman, and many of the orthodox laity.
The Scientists of this place feel that Judge Ewing's lecture carries the Truth in ever-widening circles in this city and vicinity.
Our reading room is open each afternoon in the week except Sunday, and on Tuesday evening.
Phebe E. R. Anthony, Clerk.
At Hoosick Falls, N. Y.
A lecture on Christian Science by Judge William G. Ewing at Wood's Opera House, December 3, 1901, was given, under the auspices of the Christian Science Society of Hoosick Falls. The Judge was introduced in a few appropriate words by the Hon. L. E. Worden.
Those who had the pleasure of hearing the lecture were much pleased and felt well repaid for venturing out on so stormy a night. A number of Scientists from North Adams and Troy enjoyed the lecture with us.
Fred N. Stevens, Clerk.
