Dallas, Texas

George Shaw Cook delivered a lecture on Christian Science at the Dallas Opera House. He was introduced by DeWitt McMurray, first reader, who said:—

All down the ages every thoughtful man has asked himself with greater or less frequency questions like these: Whence did I come? Why am I here? Whither shall I go? And like Job, he has propounded the age-old inquiry, "If a man die, shall he live again?" In his desire to know more of God and the truth of His being, man has endeavored to take the advice which Eliphaz gave to Job, "Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace;" and so he exclaims in his earnest longing, "Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!" But unless man seeks God aright, his efforts are fruitless, and so in his disappointment he asks with Zophar, "Canst thou by searching find out God?"

Unless God is sought for spiritually He cannot be found. If He is sought for in the material universe, the search is in vain. Jesus said, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth;" and the apostle James exhorts, "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you." Those who worship God in this way, and who seek Him thus, realize with Paul that it is "in him we live, and move, and have our being." It is they who are able to answer the all-important question asked of the Master by Pilate, the Roman governor of Judaea,— "What is truth?" It is they who have the understanding of the sweet assurance given by him who taught the truth to the poor and lowly on the hillsides of Judaea and along the Galilean shore; who spake as never man spake, whose voice was as soft as music, whose manner was as gentle as mercy, whose deeds were deeds of love, when he said to the Jews who believed, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Christian Science answers all man's questions as to his existence here and hereafter in a logical and satisfactory manner, and it proves the verity of its teachings by comforting the sorrowing, regenerating the sinner, and healing the sick.—The Dallas Times.

Middletown, Conn.

In introducing Prof. Hermann S. Hering, who lectured on Christian Science at the Middlesex Theater, Dr. William A. Wheatley, superintendent of schools, said:—

There never was a time in human history when we needed so much as now a realization of the spiritual essence of our lives and of their setting. Too long has the material conception of things held the race in bondage. The world is full of woe. Millions upon millions of men, women, and children are in distress,—yes, in despair,—and evil stalks everywhere, in all forms, from that of the most terrible of wars down to the minor ills we suffer.

Is there any remedy for all of earth's woes? Yes, and one only. It is the spiritualization of man's life, the consciousness of God's fatherhood to man and of man's brotherhood to his fellows. This remedy for evil is what Jesus came to bring and what he taught us to ask for in its fulness when we pray, "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." We know that our Father's kingdom is a spiritual kingdom, and that His will for earth as for heaven is a realization of our spiritual relationship to Him and to His universe, together with our service growing out of this realization. Such is the remedy for evil.

For nearly twenty years I have been meeting and associating with a considerable number of Christian Scientists, and have seen miraculous changes take place in all sorts of people because of their acceptance of this doctrine of Christianity and its application in their lives. Before perceiving the spiritual truths of life many of them were constantly ailing; they were self-centered, unhappy, pessimistic, and very poor company for themselves and their associates. But after accepting the spiritual teachings of Christianity their physical ailments vanished; they became happy, congenial, altruistic, and they radiated good cheer and helpfulness on every hand.

I can truthfully state that while I do not count myself a Christian Scientist, I know of no other religion or sect which has wrought such marked improvement, indeed such a spiritualization, in the lives of those who have embraced its teachings, as has Christian Science. Accordingly I am convinced that all well-wishers of humanity, whatever their affiliations or their creed, should thank God with full hearts for Mrs. Eddy, and for the rapid spread everywhere of her spiritual teachings with their attendant blessings upon mankind.—Correspondence.

Rockland, Mass.

The Rev. Melvin S. Nash in introducing Bicknell Young, who lectured on Christian Science, spoke in part as follows:—

My first acquaintance with the cause of Christian Science came when I was a member of the Senate of Massachusetts, at which time I met a great many representatives of The Mother Church. Because I defended a measure of the church I received many kind words of commendation from that body. If there is a thing for which your church has stood and which seems to me to be a great blessing, although there may be many others, it is that emphasis which you place upon the conscious presence of the living God.—Correspondence.

Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.

A lecture on Christian Science was delivered by Bliss Knapp in Barnes Hall. There was a large and attentive audience. Dyer B. Lake of the department of chemistry, who introduced the lecturer, said in part:—

We are living in a day and age of high pressure, of much work. As a consequence, the complexity of living has increased enormously. Amid this confusion of thought, opinion, strife, the question arises, Is there a solution to it all? Christian Science answers in the affirmative. There are thousands of people today in America who can testify as to the efficacy of Christian Science in their lives. It makes its great appeal to them because it emphasizes the use of spiritual law in the working out of daily problems. If the individual is confronted with the thought of disease, fear, discouragement, hatred, he has at his disposal the knowledge of spiritual law to counteract the particular forms of evil.—Correspondence.