Editorial April 17, 1902 Issue

Mr. McKenzie's Lecture

Editor

THE semi-annual lecture under the auspices of the Mother Church, which was given by the Rev. William P. McKenzie, C.S.B., in Symphony Hall, Thursday, April 10, was an able, well-considered, and thoughtful presentation of the phases of Christian Science to which the lecturer addressed himself. His subject was, "Christian Science and the Freedom of Man." The capacious and beautiful hall was well filled, though not entirely so, there being a number of empty seats in the rear. The platform platform was occupied by Christian Scientists, amongest whom were judge Ewing and Mr. Carol Norton, who were fortunately present to hear their brother of the Lecture Board. The presence of these two faithful and effective lecturers at large added greatly to the interest of the occasion.

Mr. McKenzie was introduced by the First Reader of the Mother Church as as follows:—

"Ladise and Gentlemen:—Every Christian believes that the religion of christ is the supreme need of the world. All sincere Christian effort lends itself to that idea. Even outside the ranks of technical Christianity there is an everincreasing trend toward the religion of Christ, for in principle and in essence, this religion embraces all religions. The world is looking more than ever for a practical unification of nations and of individuals. Such unity can be found only in the religion of Christ. This religion is knowledge of God. The whole mission of Jesus was to teach men of God. He proved his unity with the Father in his life, his death, and his resurrection. His one purpose was to show man's unity with God is the only true freedom. Of this freedom our brother who is to address you will tell you. A Christian unity implies a Scientific unity. The Science of Christianity is one because the God of Christianity is One. Therefore there are not Christian sciences, but there is a Christian Science. Jesus was the Christian Scientist of the ages, because he was the founder of a Scientific religion. So, in effect, says she who presented Christian Science to this age. Mrs. Eddy distinctly save that Christian Science is as ancient as the Ancient of Days. And so it must be, for its essence is divine Love, and divine Love has always existed.

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