In her true light . . .

A look at the unpublished writings of Mary Baker Eddy

On September 29, The Mary Baker Eddy Library for the Betterment of Humanity will open its doors. For the rest of this year, the Sentinel will bring readers selections from the Library's collection of materials.

This call for prayer in behalf of peace is typewritten on a small piece of paper. The closing signature, and most punctuation, are in Mrs. Eddy's handwriting. Along the side, lightly penciled in the handwriting of her assistant, Calvin Frye, is the note: "At end of Spanish War in Cuba (?)" If Frye is correct, this request may date from about 1898; however, it is reminiscent of Mrs. Eddy's later commentaries on war and peace (see Chapter XV of her book The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany).

I earnestly request that all true Christian Scientists in our land, or in foreign lands—whether taught by me personally or through my books—will unite in prayer for peace: For the end of hostility and war among or between all nations, and religious sects,—for divine Love to make us one human family, to have one Father-Mother God, one Christ, whereof the Scriptures bear witness; and to demonstrate the divine Life, Truth, and Love—healing the sick, blessing our enemies, and all mankind.
Mary Baker G. Eddy"

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