Article September 30, 1911 Issue

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

The following letters, which have come to the Publishing Society from a correspondent, were written by men who are at the present time confined in prison, and show the welcome which awaits our literature in such institutions:—

"I received your kind letter, and was glad to learn that there are at least a few hearts which beat in sympothy for us who have been so unfortunate as to stumble along life's pathway and err to such an extent that to safeguard society and meet the demands of justice we are compelled to weave a part of our thread of life in servitude. I don't know whether or not you folks realize the good you accomplish by extending a helping hand to those who by force of circumstances are led to believe that their last hope is torn to shreds, namely, their belief in humanity; but if you can, it must be a balm to your own hearts. It must be your bigness of heart and broadness of mind, coupled with the teachings of Christian Science, that enable you to see the possibilities for good in us who are supposed to be lost. And as my limited knowledge of Christian Science has taught me that it is the only agent for those pure thoughts and acts, I am very enthusiastic to understand thoroughly its teachings, and by daily study I am making most excellent progress to that end.

"You will no doubt be surprised, as I was, to learn of the reception of your literature among the boys here. As far as I was personally concerned, I preferred the clean journalism, but was inclined to believe with the world that this class of people have a tendency to read only the sensational; but I find it very different, for by the time the Monitor has gone the rounds it is simply read to pieces. But then there are about twenty of us who could give up the Monitor a great deal easier than the Sentinel or the Journal, as we get so much more real good and comfort from them; and the last couple of months of study has shown me that comfort and peace of mind can only come by looking at things through a Christian Science lens.

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