Christian Scientists
have many experiences wherein the sunshine of God's presence bursts upon the thought, bringing freedom, joy, harmony, and a fuller sense of health.
Hans Frey, Committee on Publication for German-speaking Switzerland
In a recent issue of your esteemed paper you designate Christian Science as the doctrine of prayer-healing, that is, the healing of sickness by prayer.
Huge Stuart Campbell, Committee on Publication for the State of Illinois
A medical doctor, writing under the heading "The Irrefragable Order of Optimists," in a recent issue, quoted comment from a correspondent derogatory to Christian Science.
William A. Gilchrist, Committee on Publication for the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada
In your recent issue, a doctor of Toronto Presbytery, at a meeting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Regina, is reported as having said that "Presbyterians do not recognize the Christian Scientists as a church of Jesus Christ, and communicants would have to repudiate their Christian fellowship in order to join that body.
I would point out to your correspondent that his inability to understand that the teachings of Christian Science are preeminently Christian, doubtless arises from his lack of understanding of them.
Edgar McLeod, Committee on Publication for Northern California
Your comments in a recent issue of the Cymbal on the opposition which developed to certain features of a legislative bill, providing for the formation of health and sanitary districts, include several statements which indicate that you completely misapprehend the attitude of Christian Scientists.
In
endeavoring to convey to the Corinthians some comprehension of the wonderful blessings that follow a turning to God, Paul said, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
On
a Sunday morning, as one sat in the auditorium of a Christian Science church awaiting the time for the service, a shaft of sunlight fell across the stillness and rested upon the mute pipes of the great organ.
