Words of Counsel

MARY BAKER G. EDDY with contributions from Editor

The following letter from our revered Leader to The Christian Science Board of Directors, first published in the Sentinel of August 22, 1914, is again shared with the field because of the pertinency of its wise counsel to all Christian Scientists:—

Pleasant View, Concord, N. H., Feb. 27,1903.

Christian Science Board of Directors.

Beloved Students:—I am not a lawyer, and do not sufficiently comprehend the legal trend of the copy you enclosed to me to suggest any changes therein. Upon one point, however, I feel competent to advise, namely: Never abandon the by-laws nor the denominational government of The Mother Church. If I am not personally with you, the Word of God and my instructions in the by-laws have led you hitherto and will remain to guide you safely on, and the teachings of St. Paul are as useful to-day as when they were first written.

The present and future prosperity of the cause of Christian Science is largely due to the by-laws and government of "The First Church of Christ, Scientist," in Boston. None but myself can know, as I know, the importance of the combined sentiment of this church remaining steadfast in supporting its present by-laws. Each of these many by-laws has met and mastered or forestalled some contingency, some imminent peril, and will continue to do so. Its by-laws have preserved the sweet unity of this large church, that has perhaps the most members and combined influence of any other church in our country. Many times a single bylaw has cost me long nights of prayer and struggle, but it has won the victory over some sin and saved the walls of Zion from being torn down by disloyal students. We have proven that "in unity there is strength."

With love as ever,
MARY BAKER G. EDDY.

N. B. I request that you put this letter upon our church records. M.B.E.

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