Arthur E. Blainey, Committee on Publication for the Province of Ontario, Canada,
The no doubt well-meant criticism, appearing in your recent issue, of a statement made by a Christian Science lecturer in a recent lecture on Christian Science, is apparently based on some misunderstanding, and the suggestive inquiry, "Whither are we drifting?
From an article by Ralph G. Lindstrom, Committee on Publication for the State of Colorado,
Good will is too often thought of as a mere human quality, here to-day and gone to-morrow, largely a matter of personal relationships, the subject of personal likes and dislikes, personal inclinations or prejudices, finding more expression at one season of the year than at another.
In
poring over the precious words of our textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, we linger lovingly over many beautiful passages that bring comfort and cheer to the weary wanderer.
Men
have ever been seeking for knowledge of fixed Principle in which full confidence may be reposed, and by which they may gauge their actions with assurance, so that good shall result.
In
spite of the poverty and inadequacy of language as a medium for the expression of spiritual truths, one cannot read the textbook of Christian Science, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, and not be struck by the marvelous wisdom, accuracy, and care that its author has expended upon its composition and revision.
Christian Science
is answering the deep cry of mortals, who are asking for a way out of the struggles and sorrows of materiality; who are asking how to overcome all that is detrimental to health, happiness, and success.
Charles M. Shaw, Committee on Publication for Lancashire, England,
What your correspondent, "A Christian," describes in your recent issue as the "categorical principles" of Christian Science, very imperfectly—indeed, one might say, incorrectly—represents its foundation truths.
