Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 Part 30

Souls that are gentle and still Hear the first music of this Far-off, infinite, Bliss!

So may the G.o.d of peace be and abide with this church. [30]

Affectionately yours, MARY BAKER EDDY

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To First Church Of Christ, Scientist, In Lawrence

_Beloved Brethren_:-The spreading branches of The Church of Christ, Scientist, are fast reaching out their broad shelter to the entire world. Your faith has not [5]

been without works,-and G.o.d's love for His flock is manifest in His care. He will dig about this little church, prune its enc.u.mbering branches, water it with the dews of heaven, enrich its roots, and enlarge its borders with divine Love. G.o.d only waits for man's worthiness to [10]

enhance the means and measure of His grace. You have already proof of the prosperity of His Zion. You sit beneath your own vine and fig-tree as the growth of spirituality-even that vine whereof our Father is husbandman. [15]

It is the purpose of divine Love to resurrect the under- standing, and the kingdom of G.o.d, the reign of har- mony already within us. Through the word that is spoken unto you, are you made free. Abide in His word, and it shall abide in you; and the healing Christ will [20]

again be made manifest in the flesh-understood and glorified.

Honor thy Father and Mother, G.o.d. Continue in His love. Bring forth fruit-"signs following"-that your prayers be not hindered. Pray without ceasing. [25]

Watch diligently; never desert the post of spiritual ob- servation and self-examination. Strive for self-abnega- tion, justice, meekness, mercy, purity, love. Let your light reflect Light. Have no ambition, affection, nor aim apart from holiness. Forget not for a moment, that [30]

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G.o.d is All-in-all-therefore, that in reality there is but [1]

one cause and effect.

The pride of circ.u.mstance or power is the prince of this world that has nothing in Christ. All power and happiness are spiritual, and proceed from goodness. [5]

Sacrifice self to bless one another, even as G.o.d has blessed you. Forget self in laboring for mankind; then will you woo the weary wanderer to your door, win the pilgrim and stranger to your church, and find access to the heart of humanity. While pressing meekly on, be [10]

faithful, be valiant in the Christian's warfare, and peace will crown your joy.

Lovingly yours, MARY BAKER EDDY

To Correspondents

_Beloved Students_:-Because Mother has not the time even to read all of her interesting correspondence, and less wherein to answer it (however much she desires thus to do), she hereby requests: First, that you, her students' students, who write such excellent letters to [20]

her, will hereafter, as a general rule, send them to the editors of _The Christian Science Journal_ for publication, and thereby give to us all the pleasure of hearing from you.

If my own students cannot spare time to write to G.o.d, -when they address me I shall be apt to forward their [25]

letters to Him as our common Parent, and by way of _The Christian Science Journal_; thus fulfilling their moral obligation to furnish some reading-matter for our denomi- national organ. Methinks, were they to contemplate the universal charge wherewith divine Love has entrusted us, [30]

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in behalf of a suffering race, they would contribute oftener [1]

to the pages of this swift vehicle of scientific thought; for it reaches a vast number of earnest readers, and seek- ers after Truth.

With love, MARY BAKER EDDY

To Students

_Beloved Christian Scientists_:-Please send in your contributions as usual to our _Journal_. All is well at head- quarters, and when the mist shall melt away you will see clearly the signs of Truth and the heaven of Love within [10]

your hearts. Let the reign of peace and harmony be supreme and forever yours.

I proposed to merge the adjourned meeting in the one held at Chicago, because I saw no advantage, but great disadvantage, in one student's opinions or _modus oper-_ [15]

_andi_ becoming the basis for others: read "Retrospection"

on this subject. Science is absolute, and best under- stood through the study of my works and the daily Chris- tian demonstration thereof. It is their _materiality_ that clogs the progress of students, and "this kind goeth not [20]

forth but by prayer and fasting." It is materialism through which the animal magnetizer preys, and in turn becomes a prey. Spirituality is the basis of all true thought and volition. a.s.sembling themselves together, and listening to each other amicably, or contentiously, is no aid to [25]

students in acquiring solid Christian Science. Experi- ence and, above all, _obedience_, are the aids and tests of growth and understanding in this direction.

With love, MARY B. G. EDDY [30]

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To A Student

_My Dear Student_:-It is a great thing to be found worthy to suffer for Christ, Truth. Paul said, "If we suffer, we shall also reign with him." Reign then, my beloved in the Lord. He that marketh the sparrow's fall [5]

will direct thy way.

I have written, or caused my secretary to write, to Mr.

and Mrs. Stewart, of Toronto, Canada (you will find their card in _The C. S. Journal_,) that you or your lawyer will ask them all questions important for your case, and re- [10]

quested that they furnish all information possible. They will be glad to help you. Every true Christian Scientist will feel "as bound with you," but as free in Truth and Love, safe under the shadow of His wing.

Yes, my student, my Father is your Father; and He [15]

helps us most when help is most needed, for He is the ever-present help.

I am glad that you are in good cheer. I enclose you the name of Mr. E. A. Kimball, C. S. D., of Chicago,- 5020 Woodlawn Ave.,-for items relative to Mrs. Steb- [20]

bin's case.

"Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pa.s.s. And He shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday." This I know, for G.o.d is for us. [25]

Write me when you need me. Error has no power but to destroy itself. It _cannot harm you_; it cannot stop the eternal currents of Truth.

Ever with love, MARY B. G. EDDY

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