Article September 22, 1934 Issue

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That the members of Christian Science churches and societies may see the processes of building the new Publishing House in Boston, to which they had generously contributed, the films issued by The Christian Science Board of Directors in November, 1932, are still making their visits in distant lands. Many have been the expressions of gratitude for the opportunity to view so intimately in this way the erection, and somewhat of the finished appearance, of the structure.

A Canadian church wrote in part: "Our hearts simply overflow with gratitude for the wonderful opportunity this afforded us to glimpse somewhat of the magnitude of this undertaking.... This picture was a revelation to us.... We thank you most sincerely for this loving way of bringing us into closer touch with headquarters. In fact, it would almost seem that you have brought it right into our midst and left it here." Another letter from Canada said: "Keep it circulating. I am sure it is doing a great work here. To me it was intensely interesting and very inspirational."

A Christian Scientist in England, after seeing the pictures, wrote that when they were shown she felt a great wave of gratitude for the power of prayer which had built the structure. At the church in The Hague, one viewing of the film was not sufficient. It was shown four or more times. And one who saw it exclaimed: "How grand and beautiful is this expression of unity and cooperation of the Field! How carefully the work is done, and how grand are the workers! ... The film has surely awakened us all to greater love for our Cause and has broadened our horizon." Her letter included "the great and enthusiastic thanks of the field of The Hague, from Sunday school children, members of our church, and visitors." A writer from Amsterdam said the greatest impression upon her was made by "the erecting of the last of the eight pillars, showing perfect order and regularity," and by the words inscribed at the corners of the tower—"Peace, Faith, Justice, Health, Love, Hope, Purity, Mercy."

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