The Lectures

Elizabeth, N. J. (First Church).—John C. Lathrop, lecturer; introduced by C. B. Cavanagh, who said in part:—

Christian Science did not come into the world on any great wave of popularity heralded by some great personage. It came silently but powerfully into the consciousness of a humble, God-loving woman. In seclusion and obscurity, deserted by relatives and ridiculed by friends, Mrs. Eddy wrote the book that has brought healing from sickness and sin to hundreds of thousands of persons scattered throughout every country in the world. Christian Science has earned every inch of its progress by actual demonstration.

London, England (Seventh Church).—Virgil O. Strickler, lecturer; introduced by T. Alex Elphick, who said in part:—

The idealism of Christian Science is not only practical, but the most potent and dynamic force operating in the world to-day. Through that understanding of God which it is bringing, Christian Science is preparing mankind for government by divine Principle as the only basis for the solution of its problems—social, industrial, and international. To this war stricken age it is again calling in the accents of the Comforter, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." It is irresistible in its appeal to those yearning for an answer to the problem of evil and suffering around them, and who cry in the night of their skepticism, "Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!"—The Chiswick Times.

Tulsa, Okla. (First Church).—Dr. Walton Hubbard, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Ethel Albee Wilson, who said in part:—

When the news was flashed over the wires that hostilities had ended and peace was in sight, our nation burst out in wild enthusiasm. A wonderful victory has been attained,—the victory of the forces of good over evil,—and again the truth has been demonstrated that right is the only power. Still in every individual consciousness this same battle is being waged daily. Mankind has tried in various ways to end this warfare within and establish peace, but with little success; yet centuries ago Jesus the Christ, the Prince of Peace, said: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you." And he also said, "If ye continue in my word, ... ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." To-day multitudes are learning how to wage successful warfare against the suggestions of evil within themselves. They have found in Christian Science the truth which makes them free. They have found freedom from sickness, sin, and death, and they have found peace.

Fresno, Cal. (First Church).—Mrs. Blanche K. Corby, lecturer; introduced by Joseph L. Beall, who said in part:—

In that most wonderful of all books, the Bible, probably the most helpful and inspiring thoughts to be found are those contained in the many precious promises which abound from Genesis to Revelation. Many of these promises have been realized by devout men and women of all ages, but most of them, we have been led to believe, are not meant for us in this present state of existence, but we must wait for their realization until sometime, somewhere, in a far-off future. This, however, is not the teaching of Christian Science. God is "the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever," says the Scripture; and as a correlative to this Mrs. Eddy has written (Science and Health, p. 494), "To all mankind and in every hour, divine Love supplies all good."—Fresno Republican.

New York, N. Y. (Society, Columbia University).—John C. Lathrop, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Jonté De Journette, who said in part:—

The Science of Christianity has withstood the test of centuries. Christ Jesus proved that a correct understanding of God and His unchanging law would bring health, peace, and joy to a suffering world. In this age of scientific investigation it is only natural that people should look beyond superstition and creed and endeavor to find again in religion a basis truth upon which they can rely for daily help and guidance. Christian Science is a rediscovery of this fundamental truth or divine law, which was understood and demonstrated by the followers of the Christian religion from the time of Jesus down to the time of the Roman Emperor Constantine. During this period all kinds of sin and disease were cured through the realization of the allness of God and His ever active law. To-day as of old, healing is accomplished by the knowledge of this same law, which is always operative, recognizing no space, time, or limit. The Science of Christian healing has been named Christian Science by its Discoverer, Mrs. Eddy.

Lime Springs, Iowa (First Church).—Miss Mary G. Ewing, lecturer; introduced by Miss Irene Roberts, who said in part:—

Nineteen centuries ago Christ Jesus came to teach men to love God and to love their neighbors as themselves. He knew that God, the creator of man, is perfect good, and proved this great truth by freeing from sin, disease, and death those who honestly received him. The prophets of old and the Master's followers had this same knowledge in some degree, as was demonstrated by their healing works. Jesus promised us another Comforter, the Christ, Truth, which casts away evil. We who have been helped in Christian Science know that it is the great Comforter, because it brings happiness and peace.

Detroit, Mich. (First Church).—Dr. John M. Tutt, lecturer; introduced by Herbert J. Hawkins, who said in part:—

True liberty is of God, is spiritual and inseparable from God. Christ Jesus was the greatest liberator of all time. And now in our day comes the Christian Science movement following absolutely and unswervingly the words and works of the Master, liberating poor suffering humanity from sin, sickness, and error of whatever name or nature.

Manila, Philippine Islands (First Church).—Bliss Knapp, lecturer; introduced by Capt. C. F. Wieland, U. S. A., who said in part:—

On sending forth his twelve disciples, his students, Jesus said: "As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." The healing of sin and sickness, sorrow and suffering, is experienced in this present time through the teachings of Christian Science, the Science of Christ, through the realization of God as Love and ever present.

Chicago, Ill. (Third Church).—John Sidney Braithwaite, lecturer; introduced by Henry J. Holm, who said in part:—

The kingdom of heaven as it is understood in Christian Science is exemplified by harmony. To enter this harmonious condition of existence is man's heritage now, and means freedom not merely from mental disturbances such as envy, hate, revenge, fear, and so on, but also release from the bondage of all the physical aliments with which mortals are afflicted.

Oklahoma City, Okla. (First Church).—Dr. Walton Hubbard, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Frederick P. Bailey, who said in part:—

To free humanity from the bondage of fear, sin, and sickness is the mission of Christian Science. It does not ask to be believed, it does not ask to be sought, but "it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath." If you accept it, it blesses you; if you reject it and continue to push onward through the thorny brambles of false belief, superstition, and fear, and finally return with the bitter fruit of that experience, you will find Truth waiting for you full of compassion and love. Christian Science is a religion of right thinking. It teaches that sin, sickenss, and fear are the results of false thinking, which has its discordant effect upon the body, and that proportionately as we think rightly, will the law of harmony be manifested in every detail of our experience.

Nashua, N. H. (First Church).—Charles I. Ohrenstein, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Lillie Parker Smith, who said in part:—

Christian Science comes to the sorrowing heart with healing balm. It comes to the sinning with words of admonition and salvation. The sick are healed; the erring are reformed; homes over which gloom had hung are pregnant with joyous hope. Over the world from thousands of hearts are issuing words of thanksgiving for Christian Science. Is not this a faith known by its works? Christian Scientists can attest that this is the operative truth spoken of by Jesus.

Norfolk, Va. (First Church).—Clarence W. Chadwick, lecturer; introduced by Mrs. Adelaide E. Garrett, who said in part:—

The great truth in Christian Science is that the correct, scientific understanding of Jesus' teachings brings the presence and power of God to human comprehension to meet human needs. According to the gospel record Jesus spent practically all of his ministry in overcoming sin and healing disease, accomplishing both by the same means through teaching the spiritual relationship of God and man. He never separated his teachings from his works; and he said he was "the way" for all men. In the year 1866 Mrs. Eddy discovered the Principle and rule of the Christ-healing and founded Christian Science that Christians might do the works which Jesus did by the same means and the same method.

Huntington, Ind. (First Church).—Judge Samuel W. Greene, lecturer; introduced by Sumner Kenner, who said in part:—

The Christian Science religion has been spoken of as a practical religion, one for everyday use, and I prophesy that it will take an important part in the solution of the great religious questions that now confront the world in this period of reconstruction. I am not a member of the Christian Science church, but I know something of its teaching, and can testify as to the wonderful benefits which some of my friends and members of my immediate family have received spiritually and physically from the practice of its teachings.

Topeka, Kan. (First Church).—Dr. John M. Tutt, lecturer; introduced by H. D. Yoder, who said in part:—

Christian Science is distinctively Christian in its emphasis on divine or metaphysical regeneration and healing, as practiced and demonstrated by Christ Jesus, who pointed to his works as the proof of his unity with the Father. He declared that they who believed on him should have the "signs following."—The Topeka Capital.

Sydney, Australia (First Church).—Ezra W. Palmer, lecturer; introduced by T. E. Cooper, who said in part:—

Did you ever consider what the story of the life of Jesus would be without his so-called miracles? Would he be anything more than any other Bible character? It was the works that told, and it is the works that really tell to-day. Jesus' works were the result of his conscious communion with his Father, the outcome of this understanding of God finding expression in good deeds, as it ever will in the lives of all who follow in his footsteps; for he said, "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also."

Montreal, Canada (First Church).—Charles I. Ohrenstein, lecturer; introduced by Percy M. Jost, who said in part:—

Signs are not lacking that the world has lost faith in a religion that has divorced healing from Christianity. Christian Science has come to fill that need, and that it heals as well as saves is now established beyond cavil. Every member of a Christian Science church, and many others, can bear testimony to this fact.

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With unbounded love and gratitude to Christian Science...
June 7, 1919
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