Editorial June 30, 1917 Issue

Harmonious Government

The Christian Science Board of Directors

So generally helpful is the following letter, written to one of the branches of The Mother Church by The Christian Science Board of Directors, that we are glad to share it with our readers:—

Dear Friends:—Replying to your letter of June 18th, Christian Science churches which have had a rapid and successful growth are occasionally faced with the necessity of meeting certain arguments of ambitious mortal mind expressed in the form of veiled attacks on The Mother Church by-laws in the name of "democracy." In such instances it is usual for every effort to be made to force some particular definition of democracy upon the members regardless of their desires, and to "suggest" to the thought of the young students and those who have not yet become analytical thinkers, that there is something wrong with the plan of government of the Christian Science church.

It should be remembered at all times that Mrs. Eddy's mission as Founder of Christian Science was no less divinely directed than was her mission as Discoverer. The plan of government set forth in the by-laws of The Mother Church represents her demonstration as Founder. This government is the essence of impersonality and acts automatically and without friction to those individuals and organizations which have caught a glimpse of the spiritual meaning of "church" in Christian Science and are bringing forth in some measure the demonstration of their vision.

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