Article December 28, 1912 Issue

THE LECTURES

with contributions from Hiram Rodee, J. L. van der Merwe, John S. Watson, H. B. Stairs, Henry M. Slaymaker

Frank H. Leonard delivered a lecture on Christian Science at City hall before an audience of about three hundred and fifty. He was introduced by Hiram Rodee, who said:—

To the close observer of our times, to the one who delves beneath the surface, it is apparent that we are approaching an era of greater interest in spiritual things. We are wont to boast of the marvelous material development of the past century, but notwithstanding these great achievements the soul of humanity is unsatisfied. It is said that this is an age of unrest, and this in itself is an indication of a yearning for something higher and better. This fact is very obvious today in the political world. And this is not surprising when we remember that laws and governments are spiritual creations. True, we may read the books in which the laws are written, we may visit the capital where affairs of state are conducted, but after all we shall be forced to admit that in reality laws and governments are of spiritual origin. And this discontent, as I interpret it, is but an effort to demonstrate a higher degree of truth.

Another indication of the correctness of my opening statement is the growth and spread of the Christian Science movement. Starting in an age of seeming ultramaterialism, in a few short years it has circled the globe. While I claim at the present time to be little more than an investigator, I am convinced from my limited study and observation that Christian Science exerts a potent influence to improve the health and morals of those who accept its teaching. As I understand it, the purpose of Christian Science is to lessen discord and promote harmony in all the relations of life. It seeks to promote harmony of body and harmony of mind, harmony in the home, harmony in business, and harmony in social relations.—Correspondence.

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