True Brotherliness

with contributions from J. N. Taub, H. J. Dannenbaum, James D. Sherwood

The congregation of First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Houston, Tex., has grown to such an extent as to necessitate an increase in the seating capacity of the church building, and while the question of obtaining temporary quarters pending the enlargement of the building was under consideration, the following letter was received from the Hebrew congregation. The loving thought which the letter discloses will be appreciated by Christian Scientists everywhere. These good friends declined to accept any compensation for the use of their building, on the ground that they "did not believe one religious body should charge another anything for the use of its church."

The letter and reply express the spirit of true brotherliness.

Houston, Texas, March 14, 1904.

Mr. Jas. D. Sherwood, City.

Dear Sir:—The Board of Officers of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Israel take pleasure in tendering through you to First Church of Christ, Scientist, the use of the synagogue on Crawford Street and Franklin Avenue, in which to conduct your Wednesday night and Sunday services, for such period as you may find necessary.

Respectfully,

J. N. Taub, Vice-President.

H. J. Dannenbaum, Secretary.

Houston, March 15, 1904.

Mr. J. N. Taub, Vice-President Hebrew Congregation "Beth Israel," Houston, Tex.

Dear Sir:—I am just in receipt of your communication of the 14th inst., in which you advise me of the action of your Board of Officers, tendering to First Church of Christ, Scientist, this city, the use of the synagogue in which to conduct the Wednesday evening and Sunday services.

I can, kind sir, but faintly express to you the deep sense of gratitude that is felt by our congregation to yours for this true expression of brotherly affection, in which the helping hand of the oldest religion on earth is extended to us in loving kindness. This deed is prophetic of the coming of that universal brotherhood which shall unite all men and kindreds and nations in the worship of one God who is Father of us all.

Again thanking you and your dear congregation for your loving kindness,

I am, sincerely yours, etc.,

James D. Sherwood.

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