Letters to our Leader

with contributions from Violet C. Bath, Minnie K. Stoddard

The following letter from the Marchioness of Bath, which we are privileged to read, will awaken a deep interest in many. Its tender appreciation of our Leader shows that not alone in her native country, but everywhere that Christian Science is known, Mrs. Eddy is revered and loved.

London, May 26, 1904.

My Dearest Mrs. Eddy:—I feel that even if this letter never reaches your own hands, I must write and thank you for the two Sentinels which have been so very kindly sent me with your "compliments." They brought with them such an example of "thoughtfulness for others," an example you are so often showing us.

It is two or three years since I wrote to you from Longleat, and I wish I could tell you all that Christian Science has done for me and mine since then, and how grateful I am. I only hope I may go on growing in understanding, and manifesting more and more of that unselfish love and thoughtfulness for others, the example of which came, if I may say it, as a loving rebuke and gentle reminder along with those Sentinels. Mrs. Eddy, "thank you" is such a small word, but I do thank you from the bottom of my heart, and my one desire is to grow in grace, and to be able truly to sign myself your grateful and obedient follower.

Violet C. Bath.

Sioux City, Ia., May 8, 1904.

Beloved Leader:—I wish to express my gratitude for the wise guidance in the late Manual and for the new by-law entitled, "Easter Observances." I remember to have received an Easter box several years ago, and when I asked, "Why particularly at this time?" I was told it was now the custom. I thought then, It were better not so, and when I read in the Sentinel the new by-law referring to this point, I felt so uplifted and rejoiced that I, as a Christian Scientist, can perceive the spiritual meaning, and in the degree that I am overcoming all error in my thought, can, as you say, in the "sacred words of our beloved Master, 'let the dead bury their dead.' " My prayer is that I may reflect more of the risen Christ each day, thus doing my part to help all humanity.

Lovingly,
Mrs. Minnie K. Stoddard.

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