Washington, D. C., July 10, 1906.

Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy.

Beloved Leader and Teacher:—Allow me to thank you, gratefully, earnestly, for your wonderfully clear exposition of Principle, person, and contagion. There is such a wealth of metaphysics expressed in the brief article, it seems boundless. The spiritual impetus that accompanied the careful reading of it enabled me to make a demonstration instantly that was most gratifying. If we as Christian Scientists but remembered what our work is, and did it—that God is the infinite good, a personal presence to each idea, and the infinite Principle of them all; that our work is to constantly locate good in our own thought, and as we do this, we are helping the whole world; to turn away from all personal clinging, to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God—what great blessings would we attain.

Dear Leader, your work is proving itself to be what the world needs and wants, and the time will come when with sackbut and psalms it will praise your meek, pure, loving, self-sacrificing life, and give honor to whom honor is due.

Tenderly and lovingly,
Edward Everett Norwood.

Gossville, N. H, July 9, 1906.

Dear Mrs. Eddy:—It is with much love and gratitude that I write to you to tell how Christian Science has come into my life, and what a help and comfort it is to me. It may give you a little happiness to know that some of your own relatives are beginning to love the great truths of Christian Science, and to realize that a great blessing has come to suffering humanity through your patient, untiring efforts. My grandfather was Ebenezer True Ambrose of Deerfield, and I used to hear him speak of visiting at your home when he was a boy. I was a teacher in the public schools of Boston, and when I first became interested in Science I was a member of a Baptist church there. Through some good neighbors I came gradually to believe in Christian Science, but it was not till last November that I had a personal realization of its healing power. I was sick, and called on a practitioner for help. I was immediately relieved, and a great happiness came into my life. I had been sick and depressed, and when I realized that God does not send anything but good to His children, the world seemed so much brighter and happier.

Our little household in Boston consists of an aunt, also a teacher, and my younger brother. They were also members of the First Baptist Church, but became interested in Science some time previous to my illness. My dear mother, who was almost an invalid, spent the winter with us. She had treatment from a Christian Scientist, spent much time reading Science and Health, and was benefited. As we live near the church she could attend the services, and they were a blessing to us. This last June we all became members of The Mother Church. I am spending the summer on my grandfather's old homestead at Pleasant Pond, and I am hoping to help others who need the hope and courage and joy that comes from Christian Science.

For all the many blessings that I have received through reading your books, and for the happiness that has come to me, I am very grateful.

Most sincerely yours,
Martha J. Ambrose.

Northampton, Mass., July 10, 1906.

Dear Leader:—Your significant article on "Personal Contagion" impels me to write you an experience that has been very precious. I had never seen the new church in Concord, and the Wednesday following the dedication of the Extension of The Mother Church, I went there to attend the evening meeting. As I left Boston, the question arose in my heart, What are you going to Concord for? and the answer came with conviction,—For Principle, without a thought of seeing Mrs. Eddy's personality. The manifestation of God apparent in every detail of the experience brought a lesson that will not be forgotten. I was there at the time of your daily drive and for a while the desire to see you was present, but the effort made was unsuccessful. I soon saw the wisdom of this result, and knew the desire to see personality, after there had been a marked manifestation of divine Principle, was described in Science and Health, page 103, line 15, "The maximum of good, however, is met by the maximum of suppositional evil, hence the fight to crush Science." I came away satisfied with abundant blessing.

I am a student of yours through your works.

With loving gratitude,
Miriam B. Clark.

Boston, Mass., July 8, 1906.

Beloved Leader:—Words are inadequate to express to you the comfort and strength your letter of yesterday gives me. Your letter, or message, in the Sentinel of yesterday, must and will awaken the "dead in trespasses and sin." None can fail to see God's guiding hand in every sentence. Your works, from which these words are the outgrowth, ought to silence all speculative opinions, or "other gods" before divine Principle, and hasten that day when those desiring to know Truth will search, and find it in your writings and the Bible. These words from page 309 of your "Miscellaneous Writings"—"He advances most in Divine Science who meditates most on infinite spiritual substance and intelligence,"—have been the safe harbor in which I have anchored during many storms—temptations to forsake the leadings of divine Principle for the opinions of persons. If all Christian Scientists had read, studied, and obeyed your article, "Deification of Personality," in your "Miscellaneous Writings," the present helpful rebuke would not have been needed.

God bless you, and comfort you, as you have comforted others, is my prayer. Lovingly yours.
Calvin C. Hill.

Boston, Mass., June 9, 1906.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy,

Pleasant View, Concord, N. H.

Beloved Leader:—Mr. Strang has informed me of my appointment as assistant in the Publication Committee work, to Mr. Farlow, and I hasten to express my gratitude to you, dear Mrs. Eddy. I want to do all I can for the Cause I hold so dear, and for the Leader I respect and love. I recognize in this appointment a new opportunity and a larger field, and I earnestly desire to be faithful and obedient. I know that "the Father ... doeth the works," and so I have no doubt about results. My only business is to reflect Principle. You will have many expressions of devotion, of appreciation, of recognition of your mission, and I would like to add mine to the mighty chorus which testifies to your work gloriously done, under God; but above all, I want to prove my faith by my works. I want to serve God well, I want to know enough to follow you, because you follow Christ.

With a heart full of gratitude,

Faithfully yours,
Willard S. Mattox.