The Lectures

with contributions from E. R. Fulton, E. V. Day, J. S. Bayne

Marysville, Kan.

Bicknell Young of Chicago lectured on Christian Science, June 3. He was introduced by Senator E. R. Fulton, who said in part:—

We do not all think alike, but we sometimes reach the same conclusions by reasoning along different lines. The supreme desire of all good people is to do that which will benefit humanity, which will elevate the human race and make better men and women. I am not a Christian Scientist, yet I believe many things which they believe and approve many things which they do. They believe that anything that will strengthen and encourage the weak, that will sustain and cheer those who are less fortunate than we, is one of the high and noble things of life. So do I. They believe that in doing that which will uplift and uphold a person and make him stronger physically, mentally, and morally, they do something that is noble and good. So do I. I know but little of their doctrine and of their creed, but I do know that by their words and by their deeds they have brought hope and joy to many a heart, and comfort and peace and rest to many a soul. They have accomplished great things and done a world of good, and wherever you find them, you will find honest, earnest, and conscientious workers, whose sole purpose is the betterment of their fellow-man.—Correspondence.

Oak Park, Ill.

Mr. Edward A. Kimball lectured for First Church of Christ, Scientist, Oak Park, June 24, at the Warrington Opera House. He was introduced by Mr. E. V. Day, Second Reader, who said in part:—

Friends:—First Church of Christ, Scientist, of Oak Park, extends a cordial welcome to you to-night in a spirit of broad friendship and true brotherliness, taking it for granted that if you are not in accord with the doctrines of Christian Science, from your presence here you are at least desirous of discovering what those doctrines are. After many years' experience, Scientists are forced to the conclusion that most of the opposition to and disbelief in Christian Science comes from a lack of knowledge of what it really teaches. The unwise man gaining his information from unauthorized sources and from hearsay, says, "I don't believe." and goes his way; the wise man before avowing his disbelief says, "I don't know," and going to the fountain-head, say, "Tell me."—Correspondence.

Lockport, Ill.

There was a fine audience at Norton's Opera House on Tuesday evening, June 28, to listen to a lecture on Christian Science by Judge Septimus J. Hanna. The speaker was introduced by Rev. J. S. Bayne of the Congregational Church, who said in part,—

The last day of the northward voyage of the Advance in the second Grinnell expedition was extremely perilous. Great ice fields were running furiously before the tides. Huge masses of ice bore down upon the staunch little vessel threatening to engulf her brave commander and gallant crew.

Suddenly a great glistening iceberg came driving up from the south. The brig was made fast to its huge bulk by well secured anchors. On moved this strange ship of the Arctic, plowing up the furrows of that icy sea, until it came to anchor in an open pool beside a lofty cave, having borne the brig full fifty miles toward the pole.

Even so it is in the voyage of truth poleward, Christward, God-ward, heaven-ward. Ofttimes amid the darkness and the storm it encounters the drifting floes of worldly schemes that would drag it hopelessly from its desired haven. Ofttimes it is well-nigh borne down by the accumulated pack of Satanic foes that rush tumultuously upon it, but grappling to some huge berg of principle that feels the deeper currents of God's seas, and catches the winds of His upper ether, it is borne along secure and triumphant toward the pole-star of its faith.

In the stillness of that solemn midnight hour, as our divine Master and Saviour wended his way with the disciple band from the supper room, down across the brook Kedron, up to Gethsemane's Garden, walking in the light of the full Paschal moon, he looked heavenward and thus prayed for his disciples: "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth." Eighteen full, overflowing Christian centuries with seven hundred million followers, the number ever waxing and never waning, fully attest the validity and truthfulness of the Master's words.

Standing this evening in the presence of that divine One who said, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life," in the presence of him who says, "Lo, I am with you alway," all the days, hours, and moments; in the presence of him to whom Paul looked when he exclaimed, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me;" fully believing that he interprets to us the mind and heart of the great God, Father, and Friend, and that he is the immediate source of all light and life and healing and inspiration; resting with confidence upon this central Christological truth of Scripture, it gives me great pleasure, in his name, to welcome and introduce to this large, intelligent, and appreciative audience Judge Septimus J. Hanna.

Correspondence.

Lectures at other Places.

Joliet, Ill.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, May I.

Alma, Mich.—Bicknell Young, May 9.

Newcastle-on-Tyne, Eng.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, May 19.

Cambridge, Eng.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, May 26.

Marshalltown, Ia.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, May 29.

Marion, O.—Mrs. Sue Harper Mims, June 12.

Hoopeston, Ill.—Hon. Clarence A. Buskirk, June 19.

Reading, Mass.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, June 20.

Amesbury, Mass.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, June 21.

Cotuit, Mass.—Judge Septimus J. Hanna, June 21.

Oklahoma City, Okla.—Bicknell Young, June 26.

Elk Point, S. D.—Bicknell Young, July 3.

Planifield, Ill.—Bicknell Young, July 10.

Lake Geneva, Wis.—Bicknell Young, July 24.

Marshall, Mich.—Bicknell Young, July 31.

Mattoon, Ill.—Edward A. Kimball, Aug. 14.

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