The Lectures

with contributions from J. F. Wellington, Frank W. Brown, Victoria Murray, Joseph E. Warner

Fort Worth, Texas

The remarks of J. F. Wellington, in introducing Jacob S. Shield, who lectured on Christian Science in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium, were in part as follows:—

I believe that the great desire of mankind today, the world over, is for a religion at once simple, reasonable, practical, demonstrable, spiritual; a religion not so much concerned with getting men to heaven when they die, as in bringing heaven, harmony, to men while they live; which teaches that God, good, is indeed with men, and He dwell with them; that they are His people, and He is their God. You know that this age is intensely materialistic; but materialism never has satisfied and never will satisfy the final longings of the human mind. Above the rattle and rush and roar of industrial activity, in the midst of the wild dash for wealth and fame and power, and amid the crumbling creeds and the loosening hold of the churches on the masses, I believe there are more people than ever before who are saying down deep in their hearts, "Oh that I knew where I might find him [God]!"

To such an attitude of mind Christian Science comes with its message of healing, proclaiming the allness of God, good; His all-power, all-presence, all-intelligence; that He made man in His own image, and gave him dominion over all the earth; that He is Principle, and the source of all life; that He is Life, Truth, and Love; and because God is all this, there is no other power or mind, and sin, sickness, and death have no real basis or law, but are mistaken beliefs of human consciousness. What Christian Science teaches and what it does for humanity are best set forth in our text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. However, for the benefit of those who wish to see and hear a personal witness, Mrs. Eddy many years ago wisely established a board of lectureship, and we have with us this afternoon one of its members, who is well qualified to discuss this subject.—Correspondence.

Kearney, Neb.

A good-sized audience listened to a lecture on Christian Science by Virgil O. Strickler, at the Opera House. The lecturer was introduced by Frank W. Brown, editor of the Times, who said:—

I feel deeply privileged to find that I am to introduce the lecturer of the evening. Though I am not a Christian Scientist, almost times without number it has been my good fortune to come in contact with Christian Scientists and the work they are doing; and because of the words of the Master, "By their fruits ye shall know them," I have learned to have a deep love and respect for them. It speaks well for them that in a few short years the movement has grown from nothing to be the sustaining religion of unnumbered people. The wonderful woman who discovered the age-old truth has had the satisfaction that comes to the reaper as he stands among the garnered sheaves. As times goes on more and more people will doubtless learn of the truth that is theirs for the asking.—Kearney Morning Times.

Nottingham, England

Under the auspices of the Nottingham Christian Science Society, Col. William E. Fell delivered a lecture on Christian Science in the Albert Hall. There was a large audience, and Lady Victoria Murray officiated as introducer. She said:—

Christian Science is of enormous interest and importance to every one. Everybody wants health, happiness, and peace, and Christian Science teaches us how we can attain these blessings here in this present world. For centuries men have looked into matter for these blessings but have not found them there. Though only on the threshold of Christian Science, I have experienced many of its blessings, and it is a great privilege to bear testimony to what the new-old understand ing of the Christ has done for me; and what it does for one it will do for all, since "God is no respecter of persons." More than twenty years ago I was healed of serious diseases when materia medica had failed to cure me and I had before me the life of an invalid. Instead of invalidism I have been enabled to lead a useful and happy life, and I owe this entirely to the study of the Christian Science text-book "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy. Through the reading of that book I gained some knowledge of God, and I am still studying it. Christian Science has been my only physician these twenty years.—The Trader.

Taunton, Mass.

A large and attentive audience listened to a lecture on Christian Science in Odd Fellows Hall by William R. Rathvon. Representative Joseph E. Warner introduced the speaker as follows:—

The American public is distinguished for its intelligence and for its fairness. It digests considerations of much magnitude; it carefully weighs the passing affairs of the world in general. It has ceased to be intolerant, and with open mind welcomes the diffusion and dissemination of doctrines calculated for wholesomeness of mind, body, and spirit. Within two generations a wonderful ethical movement, the basic principle of which is righteousness, has deeply appealed to the "rank and file" of the thinking public. This movement, Christian Science, which has enlisted the devotion of myriads of Americans, is worth not only cursory review but careful consideration.

Of Christian Science I observe that it teaches its apostles to think; that it banishes many ills and much mental disquietude; that it purposes a high type of citizenship; that it illumines life with the thought of ever present Deity; that it urges quiet example in place of pharisaical display; that it regards the spirit and not the letter; that it places Principle above person, and prefers practice to profession. It will be a pleasure, then, for us to listen attentively to an exposition of Christian Science.—Taunton Gazette.

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