THE LECTURES

with contributions from Richard Webb, Robert W. Foyle, Henry Prentiss

RICHMOND, ENG.

The Castle Theater was crowded to the doors last night [April 28], all available sitting and standing room being taken, to hear a lecture on Christian Science by Mr. E. A. Kimball of America. Mr. J. S. Braithwaite, who alone accompanied the lecturer to the platform, said they held that Christian Science was the highest form of religion since Christ Jesus had left the earth. Some people said that it was too high, that they could not attain unto it, and that it was for nervous people. From his experience, gained amongst hospitals and concerned with every sort of disease, Christian Science came as a cup of cool water, and he believed that many could testify to its value in the same way.—Thames Valley Times.

RUTHERFORD, N. J.

The lecture on Christian Science at the Rutherford City Hall last Thursday night [April 23] was heard by almost four hundred people, who listened attentively to Bicknell Young and applauded him cordially at the close. Mr. Young was introduced by Henry Prentiss of Rutherford, who spoke in part as follows,—

No doubt you have come here to-night seeking that which is purer, nobler, and better than you have yet known; willing, if need be, to surrender self, to attain good, to know God. For you I have a word of cheer, an assurance of hope born of my experience in Christian Science. Previous to this experience I was opposed to Christian Science, being ignorant of the fact that my information concerning its scope and teachings came from antagonistic and prejudiced sources. I thought its teachings contrary to the teachings of the Bible, that it was the offspring of evil. I was then a member of an orthodox church and believed its doctrines embodied all of truth, and that as a loyal Christian I must not stray after other teachings.

Early in the year 1905 my awakening came, when Christian Science with its blessed ministrations brought joy and gladness into our home through the healing of a dear member of our family who was in sore need of such help as only God can give. Because of this blessing I was prompted by a grateful heart to begin at once the study of this, to me, new religion, which not only preached the gospel but healed the sick. This study, continued from that hour until now, has proved most inspiring and uplifiting; the spiritual understanding I have gained has enabled me to prove that its teachings are true.

Rutherford American.

BRISTOL, ENG.

Edward A. Kimball lectured on Christian Science in the lesser Colston Hall last night [April 23]. The audience was a large one, very few seats being unoccupied. Frederick Dixon of London extended a welcome to all. Mr. Kimball was there, he said, to try to correct false impressions about Christian Science which were spread about by loose thinking, loose reasoning, and perhaps particularly by loose talking. The lecturer would state some of the vital truths of Christian Science. That the world did care to listen to those truths they were having more and more evidence every day. He was sure the time had come when people were tired of the captious criticism that had been extended to Christian Science in the past.

The Bristol Mercury.

PORTLAND, ME.

Judge Septimus J. Hanna addressed a large audience at the Jefferson Theater Sunday evening [May 10] on Christian Science. He was introduced by Richard Webb, Esq., who said in part,—

Every student of current events, and especially every students of present-day religious thought, must be profoundly impressed with the marvelous growth in the number of believers in Christian Science and with the strong hold which the doctrines of that faith have taken upon the hearts and minds of mankind. Whether we believe in the truth of these doctrines or not, it is no refutation of them to assert that they are held mainly by a mass of shallow-minded and unthinking persons, for it is our daily observation that they appeal to many of the sanest and most intelligent minds in the community, and are the solace and comfort of many who are naturally deeply religious. Nor can it be any longer asserted that it is an absurdity to suppose that the mind has any influence over disease, for apart from the testimony of Christian Scientists upon this point, we cannot fail to note that the best thought in the medical profession is to-day recognizing the great importance of a correct mental attitude toward disease and the therapeutic value of right thinking with reference to bodily ailments.—The Press.

LONG BEACH, CAL.

At the auditorium, May 4, about one thousand persons listened to a lecture on Christian Science by Clarence C. Eaton. The speaker was introduced by Robert W. Foyle. First Reader of the local church, who said in part,—

The Christian Science movement is attracting the attention of religionists and scholars, professional and business men, rich and poor. Its adherents come from all the walks of life; some come from the other churches, some from no church, some were infidels or atheists, some were of the Jewish faith; and all unite in praise of what they have found in this new faith. What is this that they have found? My experience is similar to thousands of others; I was first interested in Christian Science when my wife sought it for physical healing after all other means had failed. This interest was increased when I saw the benefit that she and others had received; and still more was this interest increased when I myself experienced almost instantaneous healing when desperately sick and suffering intensely. These experiences, together with many cases that I investigated, proved to me that Christian Science does heal.—Correspondence.

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