The Lectures

with contributions from J. W. Cook, C. G. Seelye, Charles Hunter Miller

De Kalb, Ill.

Mr. Bicknell Young of Chicago delivered a lecture on Christian Science in Chronicle Hall, Sunday, September 10, under the auspices of the Christian Science Society of De Kalb. He was introduced by Dr. J. W. Cook, President of the State Normal School of 1llinois, who said in part,—

Ladies and Gentlemen:— I think it is not difficult to understand what may be called the modern spirit. I mean by that the prevailing habit of thought, the dominant mental attitude of the modern world. I think you will agree with me when I say that it is essentially scientific. We are seeking a rational explanation of the world and are endeavoring to discover law, for we believe ourselves to be under the dominion of invariable, persistent reason, which expresses itself in those substantial forms which we dignify by the name of law. When I have declared it to be a scientific age, I have in the same breath characterized it as an age that is essentially practical. We measure everything in terms of usefulness, in its ability to contribute to the welfare of man.

We are here this afternoon to hear an exposition of what is called Christian Science. While I must confess myself ignorant in a large part of its philosophy and practice, I understand that its main contention is that it is fundamentally scientific and fundamentally Christian. Nothing could be more desirable than a happy union of two great systems of thought that have often been regarded as hostile. If Science can find itself in harmony with religion, and religion under the form of Christianity can really become scientific, we may indeed believe that the world is approaching the long-hoped-for millennium. I feel that I am honored in having the privilege of introducing to you one who is esteemed capable of instructing us in this new and interesting philosophy of life. —Correspondence.

Pueblo, Col.

Before a large audience at the Grand last night [September 14], Edward A. Kimball delivered an address on Christian Science. The speaker was introduced by C. G. Seelye, First Reader of the local church, who, in explaining the nature of the gathering, said, "We desire to give an intelligent conception of this old, yet new religion. Many people are earnestly seeking for truth, yet have erroneous ideas of what Christian Science presents as truth. Many fear Christian Science as something mysterious or supernatural. Many regard it with wonder or distrust, as something overdrawn or an evil influence in the lives of men. It is to correct misconception and to supply information that the Christian Science church has established its Board of Lectureship." —Pueblo Chieftain.

East Aurora, N. Y.

Rev. Arthur R. Vosburgh delivered a lecture on Christian Science before a good sized audience in the East Aurora Opera House Sunday afternoon, September 17, Charles Hunter Miller of Pittsburg, Pa., introduced the speaker, saying in part,—

Our Master has given us the promise, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Christian Scientists fee that in this revelation of Christian Science they have found the truth which makes free, and in their gratitude for the effects of this truth their hearts go out in a loving desire that their friends and neighbors may have the truth of this teaching. It is with no thought of building up a membership or personal following that you have been invited here this afternoon, but in response to the loving wish that you too may know this truth which sets free form bondage, sorrow, sickness, and sin. —Correspondence

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