The Lectures

with contributions from Robert W. Richardson, E. M. Pollard

At Omaha, Neb.

Under the auspices of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Omaha, Neb., Judge William G. Ewing of Chicago, Ill., delivered a lecture at the Creighton-Orpheum Theatre on Friday evening, June 29. A very large and representative audience gathered to hear the speaker, who took for his subject, "Christian Science, the Religion of Jesus Christ." In introducing Judge Ewing, Attorney Robert W. Richardson said:—

In these June evenings when the open air has such persuasive charm for us, a greeting from such a splendid audience as this is truly inspiring. It is, as well, a deserved compliment to the distinguished gentleman we welcome to deliver the address of the evening, and also manifests your interest in the subject for discussion.

Judge Ewing, I would have you reflect that you are now in Omaha, one of the principal stations on the "Main Line" around the world, and never yet elsewhere have you had the pleasure of meeting a more generous and broad-minded audience.

The novelty of this new-old doctrine is in getting back to purely Bible teachings both in spirit and in practice. There is such a prevalent misconception on the part of the general public of the teaching and practice of Christian Science that the Mother Church in Boston has seen proper to establish a Board of Lectureship for the purpose of clearing away many wrong impressions concerning it and making plain its truths by the means of these lectures.

The Honorable William G. Ewing, who is with us this evening, under the direction of this Board, is too well and favorably known to require reference. He is an able lawyer, an eminent jurist, a profound and eloquent advocate of this great Truth.

Ladies and gentlemen, I now have the pleasure of introducing to you the Hon. William G. Ewing, who will address you on the subject, "Christian Science, the Religion of Jesus Christ." Correspondence.

At Weeping Water, Neb.

Hon. E. M. Pollard of Nehawka, was present at the lecture on Christian Science in this city given by Judge Ewing of Chicago, on the evening of Monday, June 25, and introduced the speaker in part as follows:—

Ladies and Gentlemen :—I believe that one of the greatest criticisms that can be made upon our people of the West to-day is, that we lack charity for those who differ from us, whether it be in business, in politics, or in religion. We are prone to give a deaf ear to the presentation of any belief that is not in harmony with our own views. The custom is wrong. I believe we should be ready at all times to give an open heart to the presentation of any question, by any person, no matter how absurd or ridiculous it may appear to us. There are to-day a great many religious beliefs scattered throughout our land. The doctrines of one of the great religious bodies of to-day are diametrically opposed to the doctrines of another. Not all the great churches have the same views. For that reason our Methodist brother has no right to say that he, and he alone, is right.

I believe that we should give a patient hearing to the views of any one. I also believe that before we formulate our views, we should make for ourselves a careful research and a thorough study before we make up our minds.

Too many of our people are inclined to let others think for them. Living as we are now in the dawn of the twentieth century, I believe that we should think more for ourselves. I believe that no man has a right to an opinion, unless he can give a sufficient reason for the same.

I take great pleasure to-night in introducing to you a man who has made a study of the theme he will present. A man who has gained eminence as a lawyer, jurist, scholar, and who has gained eminence as a lawyer, jurist, scholar, and who has left that field, with his great influence, and has taken the platform to teach mankind what he deems to be the true way to Christ.

I take great pleasure in introducing to you Judge Ewing of Chicago.—Weeping Water Republican.

Lectures at Other Places.

Wellington, Kan.—William G. Ewing, July 6.

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