Letters July 25, 1925 Issue

Letters from the Field

with contributions from J. P. Greaves

[From a letter describing the work of a Literature Distribution Committee in one of the military hospitals]

"In July, 1923, the chairman of the Literature Distribution Committee and another worker visited the hospital and asked permission to give out some Christian Science literature. This was granted, and accordingly they visited two wards. Each week they distributed a few additional pieces; and gradually other wards were opened. At the present time they are distributing an average of two hundred and seventy-five Monitors, ninety Sentinels, and eight Journals each week.

"Each man is individually approached and asked if he would like to have a copy of the Monitor to read. If he refuses, the worker moves on to the next man, never urging any one to accept against his will. Those who gladly accept the Monitor are offered a Sentinel also. Occasionally there are calls for literature in foreign languages. In these cases a copy of Der Herold or Le Héraut is given out, or attention is called to a translation of the article on the Home Forum page of the Monitor. Often when the workers go through the wards, they find a man who is leaving the hospital. In such a case he is offered a copy of the Journal, so that he may locate the Christian Science church nearest his new address. If he so desire, his name and address are taken in order that he may continue to receive the literature wherever he may be located. Many expressions of gratitude come from these men when they find that the literature will be sent to their homes. As a result of this part of the work alone, families in many sections of the United States are being introduced to our literature.

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