Extracts from Reports of Christian Science Committees on Publication

with contributions from G. H. Morrison

Colorado.

During the past year only one letter of correction was prepared for publication by your Committee. The occasion for the corrective letter was not a malicious attack, but a slighting reference to Christian Science.

The continued friendly attitude of many Colorado editors toward Christian Science, and the high esteem in which they hold The Christian Science Monitor, is evidenced by the fact that they have reprinted many news items, articles, and poems, giving the Monitor due credit. One editor published in full the articles on Russia; several have favorably commented on our great newspaper in their editorials. One stated, "The Christian Science Monitor is read by more people than any other American daily, though a few boast larger circulation," while another spoke of the Monitor as "the acknowledged foremost newspaper in the United States."

Further evidence of the recognized merit of the Monitor is that fifteen newspapers have availed themselves of the subscription-in-exchange-for-advertising plan, which offers to newspapers in communities where there is no recognized branch church or society a subscription to The Christian Science Monitor in exchange for advertising.

Seventy-two newspapers are publishing the Lesson-Sermon excerpts, and twenty-eight are publishing the religious articles selected from The Christian Science Monitor. These Lesson-Sermon excerpts and religious articles are supplied in mat or plate form free of charge to newspapers and periodicals willing to print them.

To a prominent editor was lent a copy of Dr. Powell's book, "Mary Baker Eddy: A Life Size Portrait." After reading it he has become sufficiently interested in Christian Science to ask for treatment for a member of his family.

Since May 3, 1934, the Christian Science programs have been radiocast on Thursday evenings. While the fruitage of these programs cannot be estimated, the many expressions of appreciation, and the healings reported, are very gratifying. Letters and inquiries from distant points indicate that the range of Station KLZ is quite extensive. Many who live in isolated communities in Colorado and neighboring states, who have no access to church services, report that these programs are welcomed in their homes, and are a source of hope and cheer, and often healing.

Several ministers have announced sermons or talks that would include reference to Christian Science. Your Committee visited three before their scheduled talks, and after a friendly interview the ministers mentioned nothing derogatory to Christian Science. In four other instances an authorized representative was present, but nothing was voiced to which we could take exception. Your Committee interviewed three of the latter speakers and explained several points upon which they were in darkness. In each instance the one interviewed appeared to appreciate the visit, and a friendlier attitude toward Christian Science has resulted.

You say that the absence of restfulness in modern life springs from the fierce struggle for existence. But the Bible goes a good deal deeper than that: the want of rest is rooted in want of trust. Depend on it, he that believeth not is always in danger of feverish impatience. Depend upon it that, to the end of time, he that believeth shall not make haste.—G. H. Morrison.

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