Article March 2, 1907 Issue

A few days ago I saw in an Eastern newspaper a letter,...

R. E. Lidgerwood

The Chicago Chronicle

A few days ago I saw in an Eastern newspaper a letter, signed "A Groping One," severely and to my mind ignorantly criticising Mrs. Eddy's remarks to her congregation in Boston. The letter contained nine parts of sarcasm to one of intelligent inquiry. The groping ones also find it difficult to understand the sayings of Epictetus, Shakespeare, Emerson, and others. As a layman I have no authority and do not consider myself qualified to defend all the beliefs and assertions of the professed Christian Scientists, but having studiously read several works, on the subject of metaphysics and moral philosophy, it is not difficult to understand—indeed, I find it an inspiration to read—Mrs. Eddy's interpretation of the teachings and works of the Christ as recorded in the Bible.

A year or more ago a friend of mine was completely cured of a complication of physical and mental ailments. Being greatly interested in his case and the benefits received by other friends, I concluded to inform myself, as I do not wish to remain ignorant of principles and modern thoughts of great interest. I am convinced that the benefits received from the practice of Christian Science are the results of intellectual and spiritual adaptability to natural laws as taught in the Bible and practised by the patient and believer.

In order to enjoy physical, mental, and spiritual growth we must live in harmony with the creative power. The Christian Science religion is a religion of understanding and deeds rather than a religion of mere beliefs and creeds. We read in the Bible, "Faith without works is dead;" also, "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." A profession of faith without works is hypocritical and harmful, weakening the mental and spiritual understanding, which must atrophy and die from disuse and abuse. One can glean from the writings of Plato, Socrates, Dante, our own Emerson and many others, the very essence of moral philosophy.

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