Article March 26, 1910 Issue

THE LECTURES

with contributions from Albert B. Cooper, Judge G. W. Burnham

HOOPESTON, ILL.

William D. McCrackan, M.A., lectured at the McFerrenn Opera House Jan. 21. He was introduced by Albert B. Cooper, who said in part,—

You have been invited this evening to listen to a lecture on a subject which I presume is occupying the thoughts of more people than any other question before the public at the present time: namely, Christian Science. Why? Because it is unfolding the truth of God to humanity in this age in a way the world has not known since the advent of Jesus Christ. Christian Science makes no claim to the creation of truth, for truth always has existed and always will exist; but it is the practical application and realization of the truth, of God and His idea, which enables us to demonstrate the truth.—Hoopeston Herald.

MARSHALLTOWN, IA.

Prof. Hermann S. Hering of Concord, N. H., delivered his lecture, "Christian Science: The Science of Salvation," at the New Odeon last night [Jan. 28]. He was introduced by Judge G. W. Burnham, who spoke in part as follows:—

There are always those who are alarmed at changes in the social order. They sometimes think that change means destruction; or if not that, at least something not so good as for things to remain as they are. This may indeed sometimes be the case, but in the larger and longer view of things, changes are generally seen to be in the direction of progress and generally in the line of what may be called the world's natural growth. There are many now who see only evil and discouragement in the changes through which the public faith is passing on the subject of religion. They have been taught that certain things are true in religion and that these things are essential. They have come to look upon religion from certain standpoints and to see it wearing certain garments; and when they see people departing from these, and see religion changing its forms, they view these things with alarm.

If we take a large view of this subject, we may see that instead of our age drifting into infidelity, it is rather a transition into a larger and better faith. We should discriminate between a change of faith and a loss of faith. A change of belief is certainly not always a loss. When we come to the subject of the evening—Christian Science—I may say that I am not a Christian Scientist, but I am tolerant enough to have a profound respect for the opinions of all sincere people. When we look about us and see the effect of the teachings, meditations, and practices of the followers of this faith—see the cheerful disposition, the peace and happiness where there had been turmoil and sorrow, health and contentment where there had been sickness and discontent, we must admit that such results entitle it to our careful consideration and its teachers to our respectful hearing.—Marshalltown Herald.

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