Among the Churches

with contributions from Mary B. G. Eddy, Hamilton W. Mabie

A letter in this article was later republished in The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany: My. 203:1-21

A New Church Edifice in Washington, D. C.

A telegram from Mrs. Mary B. G. Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, was the chief feature of yesterday's [February 28] red-letter day for the Washington Christian Scientists, when First Church of Christ, Scientist, held its first services in its new church home, formerly St. Paul's Methodist Church, Fifteenth and R Streets northwest. The telegram was as follows:—

Concord, N. H., February 26, 1904.
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Washington, D. C.

Beloved Brethren:—I have nothing new to communicate—all is in your text-books. Pray aright, and demonstrate your prayer; sing in faith. Know that religion should be distinct in our consciousness and life, but not clamorous for worldly distinction. Church laws, that are obeyed without mutiny, are God's laws. Goodness and philanthropy begin with work and never stop working. All that is worth reckoning is what we do, and the best of everything is not too good, but is economy and riches. Be great not as a grand obelisk, nor by setting up to be great,—only as good. A spiritual hero is a mark for gamesters, but he is unutterably valiant, the summary of suffering here and heaven hereafter. Our thoughts beget our actions; they make us what we are. Dishonesty is a mental malady that kills its possessor, and a sure precursor that he is mortal. A deep sincerity is sure of success, for God takes care of it. God bless this dear church, and I am sure that He will if it is ready for the blessing.

Mary B. G. Eddy.
Pleasant View, Concord, N. H.

The seating capacity of the church, about eight hundred, was totally inadequate, fully a hundred were standing, and as many more were turned away for lack of room.

Mr. W. D. McCrackan of New York City, a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, delivered an address. Captain John F. Linscott, a former First Reader of the Church, gave a short talk, and Edward Everett Norwood, present First Reader of Second Church, also gave a short talk.

There were Scientists present from Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, as well as from surrounding towns. It was a cheerful, happy congregation, and all were filled with enthusiasm and congratulations upon the demonstration made. The unity of thought and action of Christian Science was strongly manifested and apparent to all.

Washington Post.

The addresses delivered on this occasion will be published in part in the April issue of The Christian Science Journal.

First Church, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Modestly situated upon the corner of two of the leading residence streets in the city, is the new church building of our city's Christian Science organization, and it is at once a fine tribute to the good taste and correct judgment of those who have caused the structure to be built and a superior example of high grade, dignified, and ornate architecture which, in its daily lesson to the public, cannot fail to strengthen and carry forward all thoughts, impulses, and efforts toward God and the beautiful, as taught and exemplified by the Master.

Grand Rapids Board of Trade Bulletin.

We act as if we were alone in the world fighting a solitary battle against an invisible foe; as a matter of fact, there is no unseen foe and our only battle is with ourselves.

Hamilton W. Mabie.

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