Article September 9, 1916 Issue

The Lectures

with contributions from John C. Evans, J. W. Heyward, J. A. Henry

The remarks of Prof. John C. Evans of the Plainfield High School, in introducing William R. Rathvon, who lectured on Christian Science, were as follows:—

It is a pleasant task that I have to perform this afternoon. I am asked to introduce a man who brings to you, not a new religion but a new application of the basic truths enunciated by Jesus of Nazareth nearly two thousand years ago. Although Christian Science was announced only fifty years ago, yet its beneficent influence is felt today, either directly or indirectly, in almost every home in our great country. But it has spread beyond the confines of America and is being widely received in many foreign countries. It comes to these homes, as to the individual, to cheer, to comfort, to heal, to bestow the choicest of heaven's blessings.

While I have not formally subscribed to the doctrines of Christian Science, yet with a large and increasing number of thinking people I must acknowledge its "good works" everywhere manifest. As I conceive it, Christian Science means a higher spirituality, a clearer mental vision, and a stronger, healthier body. Christian Science means the doing of the Word as well as hearing and believing it.—Correspondence.

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