THE LECTURES

with contributions from William A. McClelland, John W. Cook, C. P. Nash

SHAWNEE, OKLA.

A large audience gathered at the Becker Opera House, Oct. 15, to hear a lecture on Christian Science by Rev. Irving C. Tomlinson of Concord, N. H., who was introduced by William A. McClelland, M.D., as follows:—

The world is seeking to-day, as it has always sought, primarily one thing, a solution of the problem of life. From time to time there have been offered solutions of this problem, but the only one that has met the need is that of the Man of Galilee. It seems there can be no doubt of the value of a system which teaches the letter of the Christ law and the daily living of its spirit. Let us receive the message of Christian Science in a spirit of prayer; it may prove the opening of a new life to some of us, the inspiration and hope of a new solution of life's problem for us, as it has for unnumbered others.

I confess that I have seen diseases respond to Christian Science treatment, after having baffled the skill of our best physicians; have seen lives made happy that were miserable; have seen harmony restored to homes, where existed discord; have seen prosperity and plenty replace poverty; have seen envy, jealousy, and selfishness give place to love and charity in the individual. Because of what I have received through a study of Christian Science, and also because of what I have seen come to others through this same source, I cannot express to you the pleasure that is mine, to be able to present to you one who comes with authority to tell you this always new-old truth, in the hope that it may lead you to think of it, learn of it, to the end that it may do for you all that I know it has done for others.

Correspondence.

DE KALB, ILL.

In introducing Judge Septimus J. Hanna, who lectured on Christian Science Oct. 7, Dr. John W. Cook, president of the Northern Illinois State Normal School, said in part,—

The development of Christian Science within the last few years is one of the most interesting of modern social phenomena. As a student of society in certain of its phases, I have been strongly attracted by its sudden and extraordinary growth. It has appealed to an extremely intelligent element of our citizenship. It has taken hold of their lives in a most remarkable way. It has gone back to the Bible and endeavored to entrench itself in what it declares to be the abandoned strongholds of the early Church. The enthusiasm of its believers is phenomenal. Money is poured out like water in the erection of superb temples which are not exhibitions of sectarian pride but of gratitude. It declares that Christianity is the saviour of the world in a sense which the modern Church has not dared to assert, for it is able to heal the physical infirmities of men through a renovation of their spiritual natures.—Correspondence.

CAMDEN, ME.

The lecture on Christian Science given at the Camden Opera House, Monday evening, Oct. 15, by Edward A. Kimball of Chicago, was listened to by a large and attentive audience. Mr. Kimball was introduced by Rev. C. P. Nash, who said in part,—

You are cordially invited here to listen to a lecture upon a phase of Christianity which is, beyond doubt, occupying the most prominent place, pro and con, in the Christianized and civilized thought of the world to-day. To the Christian Scientist, Christianity and Christian Science are synonymous terms. But Christian propaganda by lectureship is a unique method, and so is Christian Science unique as a modern phase of Christianity. In Springfield, Mass., I recently heard a Christian Scientist say that he had often wondered why diseases were not healed by the Christian Church now, the same as by our Lord and his apostles. Who has not indulged the same wonderment? The Christian Scientist informs us that soul-saving and body-healing not only may but do go hand in hand to-day, as really as in the early Church; of the truth of which they have afforded such proof as has satisfied a number of courts and many investigating committees of State legislatures. The unprecendented growth of the Christian Science Church is prima facie evidence of the widespread interest in this most important question, and our presence here to-night testifies of our interest in it. So anxious are we all to know and believe the truth, that I feel sure I may bespeak your most hospitable attitude, with my own, toward and in consideration of the subject-matter of the lecture of the evening.

The Camden Herald.

LECTURES AT OTHER PLACES.

Independence, Ia.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Oct. 2.

Clinton, Ia.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Oct. 11.

Braintree, Mass.—Edward A. Kimball, Oct. 12.

Youngstown, O.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Oct. 14.

Fredonia, N. Y.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Oct. 15.

Eureka, Cal.—Judge William G. Ewing, Oct. 15.

Staten Island, N. Y.—Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh, Oct. 15.

Towanda, Pa.—Bicknell Young, Oct. 18.

Brattleboro, Vt.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Oct. 18.

Provo City, Utah,—Edward A. Kimball, Sept. 20.

New Rochelle, N. Y.—Edward A. Kimball, Oct. 21.

Vallejo, Cal.—Judge William G. Ewing, Oct. 21.

Salem, Mass.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, Oct. 22.

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