The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-10
Lecture in Providence Opera House Be-
fore a Lsrge Audience BY Rev.
Irving C. T,m|insqn, c. S. B., Mem
Der Of Christian Science Boa d Of
Lectureshp Of the First Chu Ch Of
Christ, SCisntist, in Boston, Mass.

shire. She was thoroughly taught by
the well-known grammarian. PROF. Dyer
her education by her listing uished broth
er Albert. She had a well-estabished
reputation for literary ability before her
discovery OF Christian Science. In child
hood her thought naturally expressed IT.
self in poetry, and verses flowed from
her pen as readily and smoothly as the
streams flow from mounta springs. Her
prose and poetic COMPOSITIONS were Gag
erly read, and some OF her writings. pub
ished In book OF poems hfteen years
before her discovery OF Christian Science,
are now found In our public libraries.
Her writings were sought by some OF the
leading magazines of the. country;
was deeply Interested in the subject of
religion. She was early baptized into
the church and became an ardent mem
ber AS a child she listened eagerly to
discussions on religion between her faith
er end the visiting clergymen who fre-
quented their hospitable home. When af,
w5h her to Gs
Relief came through her earnest peti-
tions. and from that moment 10 the pres
ent hour the thought OF God and HIS
helpfulness TO man has constantly abided
with her
In momentous hour she turned her
thought wholly TO the divine, Helper A
expectant vision, that subsequent years
Of deep seeking and finding have proved
to be God-given by healing the lame and
ing found the means whereby Christ Je-
sus and his Disciples wrought their ben
eficcnt works. she earnestly labored 10
give her discovery 10 all mankind. She
wrote the text book OF the denomination
founded the Massachusetts, Metaphysical
College and established the church and
only the Discoverer OF Christian Science,
but the Founder OF the religious denomi-
nation bearing that name. Those VINO
have followed her closely have observed
her whole-hearted and entire devotion TO
the Cause entrusted to her care one
gives no time -social enjoyment every
voted TO the service OF God and man.
She is honored and beloved in her n9ine
city. She has generously contriputed 20
The cty,,s public IMPROVEMENTS, ami oniv "tn ~
the Church of Christ: Scicnust. put 70
other benevolent institutions. After
thorough study Of her work and an "u-
clare with gratitude that | have found
Mrs Eddy to he the most reveren,.
christ-like character that have ever
known
LIBERALITY OF IT'S MEMBERS.
Some critics, noting the remarkable
prosperity OF this Cause, nave S,iyss onarssa
when I'm fact this prosperity Is due TO
llbe rality by reason OF gratitude Tor tne
great benefits received through ,heir re, re-
llgion. They remember the words OF the
Master Blessed are yc, when men shaii
revile you. and persecute you. and shail
say all manner OF evil against You raise
~ for nv sake" Foremost among the
virtues OF these people are their pure
motives and unselhsh labors. Ciergymen.
physicians. lawyers and others have CIV
en- up all that was dear 10 them I'm ORDER
10 take their stand for this Vital religion
They know from deep experience how un-
selhshly and freely help Is given. It's lite
rature has been placed In nearly all pup-
lie libraries. and its members gladly lend
their reading matter to all who seek II.
In nearly every city OF the land there
have been opened free reading rooms, 10
sible provisions have been wisely made
for helping every deserving applicant,
appeal for healing and teaching is ever
made In vain.
II Is true that this religion gives TO It's
members help I'm all ways. Through the
healing they have been freed from sick
ness and its attendant expenses. and they
have been enabled 10 devote their entire
time TO their vocations. a deep love for
God and the Holy Scriptures has taken
from them desire for many or the lux
uries and extravagances OF life. It's mem
bers have indeed been made healthier
happier and more useful To themselves
and to others These Sits they feel are
from Cod and they are grateful TO Him
for His blessings We ask. Why should
not God bless those who are doing right?
Why have not the workers In this Nine-
ward OF the Lord the same right TO re-
ceive remuneration as the laborers In 9TH
er vineyards? Clergymen, teachers, and
others. are understood TO be doing Gods
work and are paid for II. why should
not the Christian Scientist receive pay
for doing good work. The Incomes Of its
churches are sufficient TO meet their de-
mands. and come from its own member
shlp and no others. These churches, as
wen "a their members. are abuncantly
- - 10. aVhiI A.
perity which attends this Cause should
not excite criticism but rather congratu-
lation. II testn,s that God does abund-
antIy blesr Ills people and Ills church lt
lrdicates that this religion means better
conditions for the poor " means ads
uuate ed fca tion for ell the children NJ
mon. and sufficient tine and opportunity
tc worship God Alright lt suggests that
when the religion 81 Christ Is applied TO
tho practical needs ~ nen, there VIII be
accomplished the grand purpose Tor
which this Republic was founded the
enjoyment hv all ~ "iife. liberty, ana
the pursuit of haprinc's.
ITS RIBIcAL THEOLOGY
An Important confederation closely
ide,tinc. with the rapid growth OF this
religion II iss evangelical theology It's ad-
hcrcn'r krow n 10 be rot q new or dlner-
ert religion from the Bible. N neither
ACIDS to. nor suhtracts rom. the historic
Christiarlty % Chrisi. " y the simple
Aro-toiic gosgei % the early Christian
church Witch itg members are earnestly
striving 20 1--we anorg msn. u has no
creed. but the following are its tcnets.
written by Mr.. Eddy and accepted by all
adhcrents
1 AZ adherents ~ Truth. We take the
inspired wcrd Of the Bible as our sum-
cieni guide % Eternal Life.
2 We acknowledge ard adore one Su-
pre,ne and fnnnlte God. aCknowledRe one