Article April 12, 1924 Issue

In the November issue of your valued magazine, on page...

Hugh Stuart Campbell, Committee on Publication for the State of Illinois,—Chicago

Inland Printer

In the November issue of your valued magazine, on page 279, appears a reprint of a humorous nature under the heading "Prompt Identification." The item contains a rather misleading reference to Christian Science. I believe Christian Scientists are notably like other folk when it comes to enjoying a good, wholesome joke. This one would have been quite as enjoyable without the reference to Christian Science. But as printed, it might convey to your readers the false impression that Christian Science teaching makes it possible for one to run an establishment without money. Be assured that it does not. While Christian Science explains the unreality of matter as substance, and proves that all things substantial and real are spiritual facts or ideas emanating from God alone, it does not advocate the desirability or the necessity for going without the essential things which tend to make for comfort and happiness to mankind. Christian Science is essentially practical in its results, even though it explains away matter. It eliminates matter by proving that God is the only cause and creator; and that God being Spirit, as the Bible declares, His universe, including man, is spiritual. A Christian Scientist is taught to look to God as the source of all supply. Many students of Christian Science have been enlightened on the question of supply by a careful study of the inspired statement of Mary Baker Eddy in "Miscellaneous Writings," page 307, where she says: "God gives you His spiritual ideas, and in turn, they give you daily supplies. Never ask for to-morrow: it is enough that divine Love is an ever-present help; and if you wait, never doubting, you will have all you need every moment."

That which benefits us, embosomed in beauty and wonder as we are, is cheerfulness, and the endeavor to realize our aspirations. Shall not the heart which has received so much, trust the Power by which it lives? May it not quit other leadings, and listen to the Soul that has guided it so gently, and taught it so much, secure that the future will be worthy of the past?

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