Our critic raises the question as to the right of Christian Science...

ALBERT E. MILLER

Williamsport (Pa.) Gazette and Bulletin

Our critic raises the question as to the right of Christian Science to be considered scientific. If Christ Jesus was not scientific in the largest and fullest sense of the word, is there any hope that science will be discovered anywhere? Does not all science ultimate in God? Why is it presumptuous for the followers of the Master to announce themselves as Scientists? Is there no science of Christianity? Most assuredly there is, and what determines it? Demonstration, rather than theoretical teaching.

Does our critic believe that the only cures effected without the use of drugs are those which result from the use of mesmerism, and that any teaching or philosophy pertaining thereto must be classified with that of Plato, Leibnitz, or Spinoza? If so, will he kindly explain why followers of Christ Jesus were able not only to heal the sick but even to raise the dead through the effect of fervent, effectual prayer? Gibbon's History of Rome claims that this practice continued for several centuries after the ascension of Jesus.

Is it not possible that Bible students of the present day attach too little weight to the promises which assure a healing gospel, and which are to be found in so many places throughout the sacred Scriptures? Does it not seem reasonable that a better understanding of God must inevitably raise mankind to a plane of thought where sickness as well as sin will lose its power to tempt the children of men to turn their thoughts from Him in whom they have the promise of freedom?

Is not the kingdom of heaven at hand? Is not the kingdom of God within? Does not the understanding of this fact, even in a small degree, enable us to free ourselves from the trials and tribulations of this life and enter into the "secret place of the most High," wherein is found nothing, that "worketh abomination, or maketh a lie"? Experience has shown that Christian Science flourishes best in those towns where the churches are living up to their very highest concept of righteousness, notwithstanding what our critic believes to the contrary. In such soil Christian Science finds deep root and wholesome growth, and its beneficent influence extends far beyond the borders of its own adherents.

The promise which Jesus gave to his followers before his departure is surely available to all who believe on him: "The works that I do shall he do also," and it behooves us to lend our support, rather than our antagonism, to all who endeavor to witness the fulfillment of these promises.

ALBERT E. MILLER.

Williamsport (Pa.) Gazette and Bulletin.

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