Agitation and discussion promote and induce inquiry, and it is undoubtedly true that, more than ever before, this is so in regard to Christian Science.
At the request of the Christian Scientists the Jewish congregation has granted the use of their temple to the afore-mentioned society, free of all charge, for an indefinite period.
While ten more or less strongly entrenched religious organizations are carrying on their work in Maryville in a manner which brings them each week with much prominence before the public, a tiny band of men and women is worshiping after the dictates of the consciences of its members, and without effort or wish to attract attention from outsiders, unless those non-attendants by their own expressed wish appear desirous of learning of this society's work and purpose and achievements.
The words of our hymn, "Thou leadest me by unsought ways, and turn'st my mourning into praise," were indeed deeply impressed upon me this Thanksgiving morning.
The sale of the Episcopal church property, corner of Lovett and Washington Streets, has been consummated this week, the same passing into the hands of the Christian Science Society of this city as purchasers.
