In her true light ...

A look at the newly published writings of Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Baker Eddy's letter to a German Christian Scientist, Countess Fanny von Moltke, was written just a month after the "Next Friends" suit was filed in Concord, New Hampshire. The Countess wrote to reassure her that unjust attacks on her could not prevail, and the lawsuit proved an unsuccessful attempt to deprive Mrs. Eddy of her freedom and financial assets. Mrs. Eddy's reply, however, is not about personal trials, but world peace. The "recent stir" she mentions may be a reference to the public meeting held in the Extension of The Mother Church just two weeks before, which supported a Peace Congress and the International Peace Conference, held at The Hague in June 1907.

April 27, 1907

The Countess, Fanny von Moltke

Beloved Student:

Your dear letter was duly received. I thank you deeply for it. Should have answered it sooner but wanted some rest from the heat of the hour when I answered your heart offering that came like a benediction to me. Your positive sense of justice, truth, and love rests me. I only wish the world had more like you. The recent stir on Peace and Conciliation of all nations fills me with joy, and the sweet hope of no more warfare among nations and individuals. One God, and love thy neighbor, is my highest hope on earth. Please write to me whenever you so desire.

Lovingly yours,
Mary Baker Eddy

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