Article August 28, 1909 ISSUE

THE LECTURES

with contributions from A. F. Howser, Thomas S. Pettit, George S. Powell, Oliver C. McGilvra

MARION, O.

An audience large in number and appreciation assembled at the Grand to hear Prof. Hermann S. Hering of Concord, N. H., deliver his lecture on Christian Science last evening [June 11] at the Opera House. Professor Hering was introduced by A. F. Howser in the following words:—

We meet here tonight in the one common interest of thinking people, the search for truth. All down through the history of time this instinctive desire of men to know the truth is clearly traceable. The wise men of old, following the star of Bethlehem until it rested over the babe in the manger, were led on by the desire to know the truth. Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Penn. and John Wesley, although each in his turn was opposed and ridiculed, classed with heretics and lunatics, were earnest searchers for the truth. Today we are still searching for truth. Why this search? Why this longing to know the truth? Christ Jesus in his spiritual understanding of all things, both human and divine, made clear to us the reason for this governing desire that leads men's thoughts onward and upward, in these words, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Christian Scientists believe that they have come into an understanding of the truth that does indeed set men free. They believe that the teachings of Christ are just as true, his commands just as imperative, and the power of God just as great, as they were nineteen hundred years ago.

Marion Mirror.

OWENSBORO, KY.

The Grand Theater was crowded Sunday afternoon [June 13] with those who wished to hear Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago make plain the fundamental truths of Christian Science. The lecturer was introduced by the Hon. Thomas S. Pettit, an old acquaintance and former political associate, who stated that Judge Ewing appeared to him to be younger than he was twenty years ago. Mr. Pettit's introduction was as follows:—

I am not a Christian Scientist, but have always had respect for the views of all sincere people. Bigotry and prejudice flourish where ignorance prevails; it is intelligence that lends a listening ear. Our greatest boast is tolerance,—any one is welcome whose object is the accomplishment of good. Christian Science claims that God is a God of love, who heals the sick, reforms the sinner, and relieves distress. So mindful indeed is He of His creatures, that not even a sparrow falleth to the ground without His knowledge.

There is no disputing the fact that the adherents of Christian Science exert a beautiful and wonderful influence in the world by their never-failing cheerfulness, their unfaltering optimism, and these characteristics prove a most beneficent and uplifting influence upon all with whom they come in contact. One who is always cheerful, who has an encouraging word for every situation, one who is ever looking upward and not downward, one who in the everyday life is living the doctrine of good—that man, that woman, that child is making the world infinitely better. The great body of Christian Scientists. I am inclined to believe, thus live and act. and the fact that so many thinking, intelligent people have joined its army of workers is convincing evidence that there must be something very, substantial in the premises upon which it is based,—

God's in His heaven:
All s right with the world.

Some, doubtless, in this audience this afternoon have a conviction, many have the hope, that Christian Science presents a fuller understanding of God and His children than has been heretofore known. Because of this we shall gladly and attentively listen to an authorized statement of the faith and works of Christian Science.

Owensboro Inquirer.

ASHEVILLE, N. C.

Frank H. Leonard of Brooklyn, N. Y., addressed a number of people in the Auditorium last night [June 24] on "Christian Science; a Demonstrable Religion." Mr. Leonard was introduced by George S. Powell, who said in part,—

The study of Christian Science in connection with the Bible changes thought from the material to the spiritual; it changes thought from death to life, from sorrow to joy. from sickness to health, and from poverty to inexhaustible and unlimited supply. The Scriptures tell us that "whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

Acknowledging God as the one Mind and man as the reflection of this Mind, Christian Scientists are consistent in their efforts to change human thought to the divine, in order to bring man back to his true relation to God and to his fellow-man. It ought to be self-evident that evil thoughts produce evil effects, and that good thoughts produce good effects, and that good thoughts cannot bear their full fruitage so long as we believe that evil is a power equal if not superior to good,—a belief which is a product of the teaching of the serpent and is without divine authority.—Asheville Gazette-News.

SEATTLE, WASH.

Miss Mary Brookins lectured in Seattle, Sunday, July 11, in the largest theater of the city, to an attendance of between twenty-five and twenty-six hundred. The house was packed to the rafters, and this in spite of the fact that the Exposition claimed an attendance of twenty-three thousand and the Epworth League was closing its session with an attendance of about eight thousand. The introduction was by Oliver C. McGilvra, who said in part,—

Christian Science, to be believed, needs only to be understood. To be understood two things are essential. First, the Principle must be accurately stated and, second, it must be proved. Now what is the proof? It is proof of the highest character in all the world, because it is the testimony of Jesus himself. He said, "Preach the gospel," "Heal the sick." If today I had the attention of all the people of the world and should ask the simple question, "Does Christian Science heal?" one million people would answer in a mighty "Yes" that would reverberate around the entire earth; but while this is not possible, yet every Wednesday night, in the one thousand Christian Science churches, ten thousand testimonials are echoing and reechoing around the globe, catching here and there the ear that is attuned to Truth, and they will continue to echo and reecho until the whole civilized world joins hands in brotherly love, and then we shall have "on earth peace, good will toward men."

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