We rejoice that we can publish the additional evidence of the spirit of Christian fellowship and unity embraced in the following letters which recently passed between the two branches in Memphis, Tenn. A letter accompanies these communications, saying that the two churches worshiped as one on Wednesday evening, April 9, in the hall of First Church in Randolph Building. This letter thus fittingly concludes:—

"God is bountifully blessing us all in this union, and our beloved Cause will move forward with greater progress until all will know that Christian Science is the Truth.

"Yours in Love,
"C. T. Kilpatrick, Clerk."

Following are the letters:—

Woman's Building, Memphis, Tenn., April 15, 1902. First Church of Christ, Scientist,

Randolph Building, Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Rosa Martin, Clerk.

Dear Sister in Truth:—Through a higher and more perfect realization of divine Love, and in obedience to the divine leading which came to our First Reader, Mrs. Frances J. King, a call has come to Second Church of Christ, Scientist, to "rise into newness of life," and at a special meeting of the church, held in our reading rooms, Monday evening, April 14, 1902, our Board of Trustees and members unanimously approved and adopted the following resolution:—

Resolved: that Second Church of Christ, Scientist, make known to First Church of Christ, Scientist, their earnest desire to unite with them as one church body, or individually, as may best meet the demands of their church, at as early a date as they can arrange to receive us in the bonds of unity.

Our church is in a most prosperous condition, our financial affairs so arranged as to be readily adjusted, our congregation large and increasing with every service, but Truth's call to our First Reader for unity, is joyfully and lovingly obeyed.

In the language of our dear sister, Marian W. Hering, "We are humbly and deeply grateful that divine Love has mercifully uncovered and destroyed the error that divided us, so that we may be more truly obedient to our dear Mother in Israel, who is so patiently and earnestly striving to have us demonstrate the unity of Good; for to be truly loyal to her we must lay aside all personal considerations and differences, and devote our whole energy to working for the Cause so dear to us all. We come to you with willing hands and loving hearts, and desire to take our places side by side with your members, as brethren dwelling together in unity, and hope the time is not far distant when we may unite with you in full membership."

Yours in Truth and Love,
C. T. Kilpatrick, Clerk.

Room 80 Randolph Building,
Memphis, Tenn., April 23, 1902.

Second Church of Christ, Scientist,
Woman's Building, Memphis.

Mr. C. T. Kilpatrick, Clerk.

Dear Brother in Truth:—Replying to yours of the 15th inst., expressing the desire of Second Church of Christ, Scientist, to unite with First Church of Christ, Scientist, Memphis, Tenn., I will state that a meeting was held by First Church, April 22 to confer on this matter.

First Church concurs in your desire for unity with us, and rejoices in the prospect of welcoming into its fold our brethren of the Second Church, and now extends to all adherents of Truth a loving invitation to "come with us." "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."

It was unanimously decided that this church could not receive Second Church as an organized body, but that each individual desiring membership must make application as church rules direct—by profession of faith.

As to the manner of disbanding your organization and closing your business affairs we make no suggestions.

We inform you that First Church has no indebtedness, and no financial obligation is incurred in uniting with us.

We cordially invite you to attend services and worship with First Church while you are perfecting your arrangements.

We add the heartfelt prayer of each member of this church that a harmonious solution of the question will be reached, speedily uniting us into "that Spirit that was in Christ Jesus, the Lord."

Fraternally yours,
Rosa A. Martin, Clerk.