Letters to our Leader

SARAH HUSBAND with contributions from R. W. CONWAY, ISABELLA M. STEWART, ADELAIDE B. ROSE, MARY ELEANOR RAYMOND

Maquoketa, Ia., April 5, 1904.

Dear Mrs. Eddy:—"Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaketh," and our hearts are filled with gratitude to God and to you, our beloved Leader, for all the blessings which Christian Science has brought into our lives.

Through the study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," the word of God has become to us a treasure store of knowledge, by which we gain an understanding that leads us into the kingdom of heaven or harmony, where man finds his God-given dominion over all things, through the divine law of Love.

We thank you for your unselfish labors, which are a constant rebuke to the selfish sense that grows discouraged over seemingly unrewarded labor.

We have many demonstrations given in our services, of help and healing received from the reading of your books. We are especially grateful for the new Church Manual, and earnestly desire to be obedient to its by-laws, not only in the letter, but in the spirit also.

In behalf of the Christian Science Society of Maquoketa.

MRS. SARAH HUSBAND,

First Reader.

MRS. R. W. CONWAY,

Clerk.

Toronto, April 11, 1904.

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

Beloved Leader and Teacher:—There is a little incident in connection with a class which I taught recently that I think might be interesting for you to hear about. Usually when teaching I have enjoyed any of the lessons better than the first one, owing to an apparent shyness on the part of the students at the opening lesson, which disappears in the subsequent ones.

Upon opening this class I seemed impelled to define your position in the beginning, instead of leaving it, as formerly, until about the fifth lesson; when tracing out the footsteps of Truth it seemed to come in as a natural sequence, and the thought was apparently ready to receive it. I rather feared doing so at such an early stage of the instruction, but the prompting was so strong that I felt I must obey; and the result was I never had such a lesson in all the years of my teaching. At the close of the class I had a beautiful present accompanied with an address, in which they stated that it was surely a season of sitting "together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." I feel that this was largely due to promptly breaking the mesmerism of jealousy over the "Prophet of God" to this age.

We have been patiently waiting for instruction about the convening of the Canadian branch of the Teachers' Association, but seeing from the Sentinel that the English branch has met, it occurred to me that perhaps we ought to write and see if there is anything we should do in that connection.

Awaiting your instructions about the Teachers' Association, Mr. Stewart joins with me in loving regard,

ISABELLA M. STEWART.

Dear Mrs. Eddy:—I feel I must write and express my grateful acknowledgment of the blessings I have received through the study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," and "Miscellaneous Writings." My dear Leader, you have opened the very portals of heaven to mankind. Words can never express the love and gratitude I have for you. Each day I try to follow in loving obedience the way mapped out in Science and Health, and to be a loyal soldier of Christ, Truth. My desire is always to have the door of consciousness open to Truth and Love, and that I may listen, and catch the echo of God's voice to you.

I do feel that we who are still in the wilderness of "belief" should continually "Praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men;" and also, that praise must be expressed in loving gratitude and joy, for having such a dear Leader. If we fail to do this, it seems to me the very "stones would cry out."

The new heaven and earth which St. John beheld, is now appearing in consciousness, as the result of your unselfishness and faithfulness in giving to the world God's message given you. The whole creation will owe its redemption "from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God" to your laborious, unselfish toil, and loving sacrifice. Again let me express my overflowing heart of love and gratitude, and may I ever be found worthy to be called a loving, faithful disciple of Mary Baker G. Eddy.

Gratefully and lovingly,
ADELAIDE B. ROSE.
Hornellsville, N. Y., April 12, 1904.

Boston, Mass., April 11, 1904.

Precious Leader:—I must write and tell you that my heart overflows with gratitude for the great love felt while visiting Concord last summer. I was staying on one of the hills not far from Concord, and when Saturday came I thought I would run down to Concord and attend church. While there I saw you twice, Sunday and Monday. It seemed as if all the summer was lived in those two days. Such a sense of love came to me, such freedom; doubt all swept away. I knew that I was God's child. I saw God's interpreter to man as never before.

As I journeyed back to the hills I sang with David, "The Lord will give strength to his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace." "Be glad in the Lord and rejoice." And more than that did I sing. That is a small part of my song, as the hills seemed to dance for very gladness.

I cannot tell you how much I thank you for all the good that has come from thee to me; and as there are other ways than words, God grant that I may improve them.

MARY ELEANOR RAYMOND.

NOTICE.—Applications for membership in the Mother Church must be in the hands of the Clerk on or before May 20, 1904.

An application sent to the Clerk of the Church does not constitute the applicant a member until he is elected to membership by the Christian Science Board of Directors, at which time notice of election will be sent.

CLERK OF THE MOTHER CHURCH.—Correspondence relating to membership with the Mother Church and requests for blank applications for membership, should be addressed to WILLIAM B. JOHNSON. C.S.D., Clerk, 239 Huntington Avenue, Room 8, Boston, Mass.

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