Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-23

BOSTON. Mass, Oct. 1S.-Thursday
night Rev. Irving G. TOmlinSon, or Con-
cord. N. H, lectured on Christian Science
and its founder at Symphony hall. The
magnificent auditorium was crowded 10
overlooking. He said in part:
1.-THE holy purpose of this religion is
clearly stated in those words which the
master quoted from the Prophet Isaiah
as the announcement of his mission.
"The shirt of the Lord God is upon me,
because he hath annointed me to preach
the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me
to heal the broken-hearted, TO preach oe-
liverance to the captives and recovery OF
sight to the blind, and to set at liberty
them that are bruised
mo doubt its unparalleled development
has occasioned the oft repeated question;
what are the reasons for the marvellous
growth of Christian Science?'
'T'hose who are most conversant with
this movement know that what is most
conspicuous in the cause and its growth
is the wisdom. foresight, untiring devotion
ana lofty Christian character OF its lead
or The opportunities afforded me for
a full and adequate estimate of the lead
er of this great movement have been Ia
yorable. During the past four years my
residence has been in Concord, N. H., the
home of Mrs. Eddy, and for more than
three months at one time / was mem
her of her household. The New Hamp-
shire histories contain a review OF Mrs.
Eddy and her ancestors. From these &C
c1rate historical works one may CLEAN
much. of interest concerning her ana her
family. She was born in Bow, near Con-
cord. N H.; she comes from sturdy
Scotch and English ancestry. Captain
John I,ovewell. the famous Indian fight
or whose valor in the field destroyed the
mower of the sayages and made 1t posi-
HE for the early settlers of northerp New
England to peacefully establish them
selves. was her ancestor. Her greatgrand-
father was Captain Joseph Baker, VINO
settled in Pembroke about 1I4O. captain
Baker was one of the foremost men OF
his section. He received his commission
from king George as captain of the Colo
NAL Foot company. He. was a MEMBER
OF the Third Provincial congress of New
HAMPSHIRE and active in helping the
province to take it's stand for the new
republic. His three sons, one OF them
was Mrs. Eddys grandfather. We're all
soldiers of the revolution. intellectually
her family has always stood high. Mrs
Fddv's brother. Albert Baker. was a grad
uate of Dartmouth college. He was an
honored member of the New Hampshire
bar. an eminent debater. and brilliant
orator He was thrice elected 10 the
legislature OF his native state and was
rapidly attaining a foremost position IN
those legislative ndAlSs WITCH AG NACA O.
the early age of 81. In the old church or
Pembroke. three Of her ancestors were It's
honored deacons. Her mothers father.
was Deacon Nathaniel Ambrose, and
through his generosity and labors there
IVES founded the North Congregational
church, which was known as Deacon
Ambrose's church. The historian also
tells us that so largely was the Baker
family interested in founding the Metho-
dist church of that town, that with pro-
priety it might have been called the Ba-
ker meeting house. Thus both sides OF
her family were founders of local
churches. Mrs. Eddy's parents were de-
vout members of the Congregational
church. and her father was superintend-
ent of the Sunday school Her mother
was a woman of rare Christian virtue, and
the atmosphere of the home was devout-
~ religious Mrs. Eddy is richly en-
dowed by nature and by grace for her
work She possesses quick comprehen-
sion. a remarkably retentive memory,
deep spiritual insight, an unquenchable
love for man and a tireless energy.