May I reply briefly to a letter from a correspondent and...

Miss Dora M. Kisch, as Committee on Publication for the Transvaal, South Africa,—Johannesburg

Rand Daily Mail

May I reply briefly to a letter from a correspondent and one from "Seeker," as both require correction.

To say that Mrs. Eddy supersedes the Christ would have shocked no one more than the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. On pages 302 and 303 of "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany," she says: "I stand in relation to this century as a Christian Discoverer, Founder, and Leader. I regard self-deification as blasphemous." "I believe in one Christ, teach one Christ, know of but one Christ."

Christian Science does not teach that to suffering, human sense there is no disease, sin, or death, but that, through an understanding of God and of the operation of His law in human experience, these conditions may be overcome. And this is being proved in a large measure.

That health, happiness, and goodness result from the correct application of the teachings of Christian Science is true, but no Christian Scientist finds Christ as the Saviour of men a delusion and unnecessary.

Mrs. Eddy always lived very simply and modestly, and the bulk of her fortune was left by her to the organization which she firmly believed was to bless all mankind. She sought always the kingdom of God first, and gave freely to those in need, of time, thought, and money.

Christian Science is indeed a religion of comfort, because it brings healing and a truer spiritual sense of happiness. Its church buildings, big and small, all over the world, far from being monuments to self-complacency or the wealth of the organization, are the outward expression of the gratitude, love, and self-sacrifice of the individual members who have found in Christian Science regeneration and blessing. Christian Scientists are humbly endeavoring to follow in our Saviour's footsteps and obey him in all his behests.

Contrary to his statement, "Seeker" will find that Christian Science is "free" on the "spiritual side," for it requires its adherents to think for themselves, to demonstrate and prove for themselves the truth of its teachings, and not merely to accept them blindly. Those uniting with the Christian Science movement do not find that compliance with certain rules for maintaining the purity of this truth entails any loss of liberty, but confers a sense of freedom hitherto unknown. For "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

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