Article January 7, 1911 Issue

Founder of the Christian Science cult, it cannot be denied...

Piqua (O.) Leader-Dispatch

[Piqua (O.) Leader-Dispatch].

Founder of the Christian Science cult, it cannot be denied that her life, her work, her faith have done untold good, and doubtless it will be admitted that in the church she founded, fostered, and furthered, her good works shall go on. Thus, even in that aspect it cannot be said that Mary Baker Eddy is dead. Death nowadays has come to mean so little to the broadened mind of advancing civilization that, when a great mind and a pure spirit pass beyond the ken of our limited vision or expression, we have begun to dimly realize that death could mean no cessation of usefulness.

Thus with Mrs. Eddy. Agree with or admire her as we may; disagree with or scoff at her as we will, she leaves behind a feeling of power, of purpose, of accomplishment, and of a faith so strong that we are forced to admit that death is but a fleeting breath that has passed over the flickering light of human life, or a shadow that has passed between our vision and the object of our comprehension. The great souls are still here, and, but that our eyes are dimmed, our vision limited, we should still be in touch and communication with them.

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