The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-28

Of First Church of -~--rist, Scientist,
Concord. New Hampshire. the Gift
of the Rev. Mary Baker G.. Eddy.

Concord, n. H. July 16.-The corner |
stone of the new ediice which Mrs. Ed
.dy has contributed to the Scientists of
Concord, n. H., took place this after
at 2 o'clock. The following is the
Iorder of service:
S%criptural reading, Ist Corinthians,
e: 9-12: Ephesians, 2: 1922.
Silent prayer, followed by the Lords
prayer. repeated by all present.
The following address from the. Rev.
Mary Baker Eddy was then read:
First Church of Christ. Scientist, Con-
cord, n. H.
Beloved brethren: This day drops
down upon the glories of summer it
is a glad day, in attune with faiths
fond trust. We live in an age Of Loves
divine adventure to be All in all. This
lday is the natal hour of my lone earth
life; and for all mankind today hath it's
gloom n glory-it endureth all things
lit points to the new birth. heaven
here. the struggle Over-it profits by
the past, and joys in the present-to-
day lends a newborn beauty to holt
mess, patience. charity, love.
Having all faith in Christian Science
1--WE must have faith in whatever mani
TESTS love for 300 and man. The bur-
tuen OIL DTOOl C1dC CHRISTIAN science is
Science. rests on Christian Scientists.
The letter without the spirit is dead:
it is the Spirit that heals the sick, and
THE Sinner-that makes the heart ten
der, faithful. rue Most men and wo-
men talk we'll, and some practice what
they say.
God has blessed and will bless this
dear band Of brethren: He has laid
the chief corner stone of the temnle
which today you commemorate tomor-
ROW complete, n thereafter dedicate
Ito Truth n Owe oh may yOur tenn
lple and all who worship therein stand
Through all time for God n human
lily.
CSigned) MARY BAKER EDDY"
The corner stone was then placed.
The exercises concluded with a depeti-
Ition of the following prayer from the
lChurch Manual:
THY kingdom come let the reign
lof Truth and Love be established in
Irae, rule me. and rule out Of me all
lsin."
The churc is : gift Of the Rev. Mary
Baker G. Eddy TO the Concord Scent
lists and includes a total outlay of her
part Of $4,000 This sum is also be-
ling supplemented by gifts from friends.
Recently Boston Scientists presented
Mrs. Eddy with the -~ONorty adjoining
the original estate. which is said to
Ihave cost in the neighborhood Of S14.-
1000. This property will be added to the
ichurch lot which is 155 feet deep by 1O2
feet front The building will be OF
iCon"nrd granite. 1t is 120 by 80 feet.
Iand will accommodate 1000 persons.
THE architecture is Gothic. The church
includes, besides the auditorium. a
reading room. retiring rooms for the
ireaders and n room set apart for Mrs.
lEddy's use when she visits the church.
The building committee are Messrs.
Fred r. Lad Joseph Dwight and J.
WESLEY Plummer. of Concn"d.
In a recent sermon by the Rev. A. c.
Dixon, Mrs. Eddy, the leader Of the
christian Scientist, was the subject of
much abuse. and in closing it's criticism
lof that minister and his deliverance,
the Concord. n. H. Patriot pays the
following tribute to Mrs. Eddyy:
Mrs. Eddy has just given an hundred
Thousand dollars to the erection of a
house in this city in which people may
ASSEMBLE to worship God; she has con-
itributed thousands to the building of a
fine highway to the ST. Paul School,
Ishe has given practically five thousand
dollars to the support of the state fair
lgroundS in this city: she distributes
ANNUALLY among the poor. shoes and
lclothing at a season when aid is most
acceptable. and in countless ways she
lis manifeSting her great love for our
Ipeople and her intense interest in our
affairs: and yet Mr.. Dixon would crit
licize the local newspapers because they
Twill not yield their space to revile a
l~citizen who by her splendid life. UNI
measured generosity, and continuing
kindness. has Won the abiding love of
Jour peop1e.-Concord On. h Patriot.