Hartford, Conn., Dec. 13, 1908.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, Brookline, Mass.

Beloved Leader:—For some time I have wanted to tell you what you and the truth, which you have rediscovered for all mankind, have done for me. From the time I was two years old I was under the care of doctors, both abroad and in New York city, for my eyes,—the result of an accident,—until a little over ten years ago, when I came to the point where nothing more could be done for me, according to materia medica. I was brought up in the strict orthodox Jewish faith, and therefore was much opposed to the name Christian,—not understanding its true meaning,—consequently my healing was slow. From the time I was led by my little boy, then eight years old, to the Reading Room, and later to Second Church of Christ, Scientist, in New York city, I have never doubted that Christian Science, which is the word of God, is for the Jew and Christian alike. I knew it would heal me, and it did! Since my healing, many of my people have investigated and accepted this blessed truth, and all have been more or less benefited by it.

Recently a great sorrow came to me, one which in the old thought would have been very hard to bear, but through the understanding of our inspired text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," I am learning that there is no death, and that God is man's Life always. Want and woe, sin, disease, and death have been overcome through the understanding which you, our dear Leader, have given us, and I shall daily try to show my gratitude by following in your footsteps. I should like to add that I was never able to read or write English until Science and Health came into my possession. While I am grateful beyond measure for my healing, the spiritual regeneration has been far greater.

I remain, in the bonds of love, your faithful follower,
Mrs. Nina Eckstein.

Poona. India, Nov. 20, 1908.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, Brookline, Mass.

Dear Mrs. Eddy:—I have long felt a desire to express my gratitude for and appreciation of Christian Science and what it has done for me. I have kept silent only because (to sense) a disease from which I was suffering was only partially healed, although I had been cured during the treatments of the cigarette habit of twenty years. This was while I was stationed in Manipur, Assam, India, and it was while there, and after the departure of the Christian Science practitioner for England, that the tests and trials crowded around me. At time it was apparently up-hill work with me, but now, thanks be to God, and with the help of our text-book, the disease has been wholly overcome. Again I would say that I am thankful for the help Christian Science has been to me, and I am ever grateful to God, and to you, dear Mrs. Eddy, for all the benefits I have received.

Yours obediently,
W. G. Smith,
Bandmaster 114th Mahrattas.

Galesburg, Ill., Dec. 8, 1908.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Dear Mrs. Eddy:—My heart is so full of love to you that I shall be happier for having expressed it, even though you never read this letter. As we near the Christmas time I contrast my thought of a few years ago with that of the present time. The beautiful tree, with its candles and gifts, has been merged into uplifted thoughts. In its place comes the thought of love, grown from the seed of purity, planted in the soil of humility, which was once manifested as the child Jesus. The gifts are now the fruits of Spirit, the healing and the beautiful understanding of Christian Science.

With the coming of this Christmas my heart seems to beg for but one gift—a clearer understanding of man as God's reflection, and I know I shall receive it, for you tell us in Science and Health that "the desire which goes forth hungering after righteousness is blessed of our Father, and it does not return unto us void." Just now I see more clearly than ever that each spiritual thought born into my consciousness makes Christmas, and I do not have to wait for it. With a heart full of gratitude for your tireless efforts, I am,

Humbly,
Lydia Cummins.

Chillicothe, O., Dec. 17, 1908.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy,

Chestnut Hill, Brookline, Mass.

Beloved Leader:—It is with hearts overflowing with love and gratitude that we, the Christian Scientists of Chillicothe, O., send you greetings. We feel that it is always welcome news to you to hear of another Christian Science branch or society, and especially in a new locality. About three years ago, a stranger who was canvassing here met in one house a father and mother who seemed to be in great distress. When questioned, they said they had tried all manner of material remedies, but to no avail. The lady told them that they should use God's remedy. Then followed questions and answers; the seed was sown, and it fell on good ground and brought forth much fruit, the result being the organization, on Nov. 3, 1908, of the Christian Science Society of Chillicothe, O., with splendid prospects of large expansion in the near future, as the seed is being sown broadcast and many are quietly searching for the truth. We have a splendid hall, where we hold Sunday and Wednesday services, with Sunday School and Reading Rooms. It is our desire ever to follow the light which you have held before us. That God will bless you and give you strength to lead us on, is the prayer of this little band of those who have unanimously expressed a fervent desire to acknowledge the freedom that has come to them through you.

J. D. Ritter, Clerk.

Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 14, 1908.

Dear Leader:—With the Bible and Science and Health for our guidance, we are learning each day how to do life's work aright. The poorest worker on earth through the study of your book is being fitted for excellence in labor, and each day by honesty and faithfulness he can improve the quality of his work, his efforts growing better and better. Even while we toil in the valley we may have the vision of what real work is, and the truth comes into our life, lifting up each thought to the Life that is Spirit. So we plod along, knowing that if we fail not nor falter we are sure to enter into that rest which describes the perfect work of which Science and Health says, "God rests in action."

Lovinly yours,
Sylvia Tilton.

Kenora, Ont., Dec. 14, 1908. Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy, Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Beloved Leader:—As this was the first Thanksgiving in Christian Science to some of our dear members, they brought their offering. On learning that we do not take a collection at our Thanksgiving service, they expressed a desire to have the money used to benefit the Cause of Christian Science in some way, so we decided to forward it to the publishing house building fund as a token of the deep gratitude we feel for Christian Science literature. To you we extend our greetings and love for unfolding the wonderful truth that benefits and uplifts all mankind. Some one has said, "God has His best for those who dare to stand the test." We are grateful to you because you have had the courage to "stand the test," and may this beautiful Thanksgiving and Christmas season bring "His best" to you. We are, dear Leader,

Yours in truth,

M. Biggs, W. R. Wilson,
Dora I. Welch,

Annie Wilson,
Annie Newcombe,
R. E. Wilson, Clerk.

Waterloo, Ia., Nov. 29, 1908.

Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy.

Dearly Beloved Leader:—My heart overflows with gratitude to you for the blessings that have come to me through Christian Science. The advent of the daily Monitor marks an epoch in the newspaper world; so all the time you are holding aloft the torchlight of Truth. It is indeed a privilege to subscribe for the Monitor, and I am further demonstrating the fact by sending a subscription for our public library, which is open for reading on Sunday afternoon. In this I am proving God to be my financial as well as spiritual source of supply.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Florence H. Barber.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. 10, 1908.

Mrs. Mary B. G. Eddy, Brookline, Mass.

Dear Leader:—I have long desired to express my gratitude to you for your loving labor in behalf of mankind. I am thankful to God, and to you His servant, for "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," which has been instrumental in unlocking to me the word of God to His creation. It is a lamp to light my path from sense to Soul. I am also grateful for the other Christian Science literature which has come from your pen, and I read these works with joy unspeakable, for they all tell of the great help and comfort that has come and is coming to God's children. From a student of your student,
M. K. Banning.

Dubuque, Ia., Dec. 15, 1908.

Dear Mrs. Eddy:—Allow me to thank you for the establishment of The Christian Science Monitor. The world is in great need of a good daily paper, and the Monitor will surely meet this need. Its editorials are very helpful to me in my daily work. I am very grateful to God, and to you, for the understanding that I have gained by studying the Bible and Science and Health. It gave me what words cannot express—a better knowledge of Life.

Cordially yours,
John T. Neu.

Boston, Mass., Dec. 13, 1908.

Beloved Leader:—This is an expression of gratitude for The Christian Science Monitor. It is already clearly evidenced that this paper is to be governed by Principle, not by person nor party. I am deeply interested in watching its growth; and each day's issue bears unmistakably the hall-mark of Truth. Mrs. Jewett joins me in love and appreciation for the ever-increasing light which you are reflecting to all mankind.

Sincerely,
Henry Jewett.