The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-06-10

membership at the present time r.
about 1900, That multitudes are inter
ested in the movement outside Of the
actual church membership iz evidenced
By the large attendance at the Chris
tlah Science serVices and the numbers
or copies OF the text books at present IN
circulation. AS so many OF the adher-
ents Of the movement have been bene-
etea physically, many claiming to have
been practically rescued from the
grave, their enthusiasm is not to be
wondered at. Each one Is a self-con-
stituted missionary, eager TO point an
other 70 the way from which his bene-
hts have come. From the small begin
ming It has spread to all parts Of the
world and has drawn its adherents
from all classes, including even the
clergy and medical fraternity. Scarcely
q village or town can be found without
at least some Christian Scientists with
in II. A very noticeable feature is the
number of commercial travelling men
who are adheTents Of this denOmina-
ton.
Interest and Generosity.
In the completion OF such building
as the one described, constructed as a
central place OF meeting for the annual
gatherings Of the organization, and
built from contributions by Christian
Scientists in all parts Of the world. is
betOkened a genuine interest in their
own movement. which probably has no
parallel in the history Of any other re-
hgiOus denomination. That Christian
Scientists believe they are getting the
" Orth Of their money Is evidenced by
their continued liberality year after
year.
The dedicatory exercises today will
be attended by visitors from all parts
Of the United States and Canada from
Great Britain, Australia, Sweden, Den
mark. France, Germany. Switzerland.
the Hawaiian islands. South America
and other foreign countries. It is said
that they will not come merely to see
the new church edifice or for the only
purpose Of being present at the dedica-
ton services. but will come mainly To
show their interest in the movement
their respect for it's leader, and to ad-
vance their understanding of Christian
Science.
Horticultural hall on Massachusetts
and Huntington avenues has been Sc
cured as headquarters. and at this place
are to be found the various committees
Of arrangements. Here visiting Scie0-
lists will be directed to hotels and
boarding places Elaborate arrange
ments have been made for the con-
venienCe of visitors.
Church Services.
The Sunday service of the Christian
Science church consists of opening and
closing exercises similar to those Of
other denominations. Instead. however.
OF the address Of others. the lesson
sermon has been instituted by Mrs.
Eddy In consists Of a compilation of
scriptural passages. with correlative Sc
lectiOns from the Christian Science text
book. Science and Health, With Key
to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy.
Today IS the date of the annual COM
mUnion service. and I'm addition to the
usual service and the dedicatory ad-
dress. there viii be added the charac-
teristic communion of the Christian
Scientists. This consists Of a silent SER
vice, during which the entire cOngrega-
ton kneels in determination and
communion with God. This part of the
services closes with the repetition of
the Lords prayer.
An interesting and distinctive service
in the Christian Science church is the
Wednesday evening meeting which IS
devoted exclusively to testimonies and
experiences descriptive of the benefits
received from Christian Science. These
meetings at the Mother Church of the
denomination in Boston are said to be
as a rule, Of more than average inter
est because Boston, being the headouar-
ters OF the denomination. is frequently
visited by Christian Scientists from ali
parts Of the United States, Canada and
other countries.
Ore hundred and forty-five church
edifiCes have already been erected by
the Christian Scientists. These general
" compare favorsbly With those of the
older denOminatio II is said that
when funds are no longer needed for
the completion Of the Mother Church, a