Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-10-20

VA tldTenCe y. Eaton, Oh ldCOUlu, las
\ evening was greeted by a large, Sc
lect audience, and the speaker fully
pleased ALL Mr.. Eaton discussed
his subject with great skill, and hello
his hearers in rapt attention to the
end. He is a cultured speaker with
a good stage presence, clean-cut
and straightforward style which
Is appreciated by everybody. The
I speaker was introduced by Judge
H. Scott in the following terse
& words:
I am not a Christian Scientist.
have never made much of an inves-
tigation of Christian Science doc
trine. However. I have noticed sew
eral things in the lives of some of
my acquaintances who are firm be-
lievers in Christian Science doctrine
that are very commendable. They
seem to have perfect control of their
temper, and most of them look
strong and happy and seem to stand
trouble and vexation we'll.
These things are very commend
able from whatever source they
might emanate. If Christian Sci
ence be a practical religion; If it
causes man to have larger and bet
ter conception of Christ's teaching;
If it causes him to earnestly seek
spiritual affairs of this life. it's mis-
sion is good. Who is it that does
not desire to know the truth?
l am therefore sure that all of
you join with me in a. desire to listen
to Mr.. Clarence c. Eaton, of Taco
ma, Wash, who has made a special
study of the subject of Christian
Science, and who has spent a number
of years lecturing upon the subject,
before many large and distinguished
audiences. 1t therefore gives me
great pleasure to present Mr.. Clar-
ence c. Eaton. of Tacoma. Wash,
who will speak to you upon the sub
jeet of Christian Science.
Mr., Eaton's address was in part
as follows:
Christian Science or Divine Science
may be defined in brief as the
knowledge of, or truth about God
and His universe. including man
the science of Gods unchanging law
and its fulfillment; or. l may say, it
is the science or true knowledge OF
Christianity to be accepted, under
stood and practiced.
Christian Science is not the same
for new and improved religion,
but rather as the most appropriate
designation given by Rev. Mary G.
Eddy 10 the system of divine meta
physics which she. after an exhaus-
tive study of the Scriptures, formu-
lated, and by practice and proofs in
the healing Of sin and disease, dem
onstrated as none other than the re-
habilitation. with all its simplicity 1
of teaching, its sublimity of purpose.
and healing mission of primitive
as taught and exempli-
fled by Jesus OF Nazareth.
Its advent less than half CEN
|tury ago was by way of the redis-
|covery and restoration TO this age OF
the knowledge of the divine law OF
and its availability In
.She adjustment. correction, govern
.ment and control of human condi-
fions and circumstances. not except
'ing the mitigation and ultimate de-
'struetion OF all OF the ills apd suf-
.fering which mankind seems heir to.
Aye, II is the reclamation OF the saw
ing gospel OF Love; even the divine
method of forgiveness. pardon and
redemption which the great, loving
and tender friend OF humanity.
Christ Jesus. revealed as the inevi-
table operation of Gods eternal law
OF justice and immortality.
""h Defined by Christian Science.
Now. Christian Science does not
announce a new. strange or IRA
'lonAl God. but rather unfolds and
oeclares correct comprehension
ana right understanding OF the one
|eod' His nature. attributes and law.
|ohe Infinitely good God is all II rec
|ognizes and proclaims.
II demonstrates that God. good.
= supreme in intelligence. wisdom.
over truth. Justice and love. and
s.sfefore includes the consciousness
lAnnite good. II proves that He
NE Mind. Spirit. Soul Lite and
'anees OF al that actually ex-
- also that He is the author of all
- al