Letters from the Field

with contributions from Charles H. Glidden, Katherine S. A. Junghanns, Inez Koch

"I am most grateful for The Christian Science Benevolent Association and for the privilege of a visit as a guest at the Christian Science sanatorium. I shall always remember with deep appreciation the loving thoughtfulness and assistance of all the associates I met there during my stay, and the beautiful spirit of harmony on every side, which gave me a little glimpse of heaven. The splendid coordination of all the activities of the sanatorium, and the consecration of the associates, brought out an orderliness and harmony in the daily routine that impressed me as a very practical demonstration of Christian Science, and as a fine object lesson to those of us who were there as guests.

"Every morning when I awoke, the air was vocal with the song of birds in the trees outside my windows; and every day, as through diligent study of the Bible and the writings of Mrs. Eddy there dawned in my thought a clearer consciousness of God and the nature of His reflection, man, my heart echoed the thanksgivings of the birds.

"Like a city that is set upon a hill, our Christian Science sanatorium cannot be hid; nor can its splendid healing work be underestimated. As a beacon light its clear beams invite the wayworn and weary pilgrim there to find shelter and rest from the storm and stress which sometimes beset him on the way from sense to Soul, and where there is given an opportunity to work out some of his problems. For such an opportunity my gratitude is beyond expression.

"This experience has given me a much clearer understanding of the stupendous work accomplished by our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, for which I am very grateful.

(Signed) "Charles H. Glidden, Arlington, Mass."

"Having returned from my visit at the Christian Science sanatorium, I desire to express my deep appreciation of this branch of the Christian Science movement. It is very evident to the sojourner there that the place is governed by divine Principle, Love; and it is a great privilege to be there and to witness the beautiful healing work that is going on. I am most grateful for the experience and the resultant growth and unfoldment.

(Signed) "Katherine S. A. Junghanns, Brooklyn, N. Y."

"On my return to South Africa I should like to express my gratitude for the wonderful experience of having been an employee of The Christian Science Benevolent Association. After one and a half year's work, I can truly say that I have gained a better concept of our Leader's purpose in providing 'a Christian Science resort for the so-called sick' (Sentinel, Oct. 7, 1916). I cannot speak warmly enough of the love and steadfastness in the truth manifested by my fellow associates, for whom no hours ever seemed too long and no work too hard but that they could find time to extend a helping hand. Many of these little kind deeds will never be known except by their recipients; but what they may mean to one who is temporarily engulfed in the clouds of mortal sense can best be expressed in our Leader's sweet words, addressed to the Board of Directors during the building of the original Mother Church, and published in The Mother Church' by Joseph Armstrong (p. 43):—

"'Heart to heart we bide the shadows,
Till the mists have cleared away.'

"With kind regards, in which my mother joins me,
(Signed)
"Inez Koch, Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa."

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