Christian Scientists
have been criticised from many different standpoints and for many alleged sins of commission and omission, but one of the most novel indictments yet brought against our people is that of a Congregational clergyman in an article contributed to his denominational paper.
In
Paul's beautiful discourse on charity, or "love" as it is better rendered, he says, "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child;.
We
are in receipt of a letter from one of our subscribers asking us to state what books may properly be called Christian Science literature, also to define the status of several books which she names.
All
through the ages humanity has sought for something to satisfy its craving for affection, and in the face of temptations to gratify self-interest men have found happiness in sharing their spoils with others.
A great
deal of time and labor have been expended by Christian Scientists in the distribution of our authorized literature, and while it is impossible to follow up each piece of reading matter and tabulate the good it has done in correcting misapprehension and in breaking down prejudice, we can safely say that the value of this work cannot be overestimated.