The Washington herald., 1907-05-13
EDDYISM EXPOUNDED
Frank II. Leonard Tells of
Christian Science.
BASED ON BIBLICAL LAWS
Lecturer Describes Origin of Reli-
gion-Large Crowd at New National
Hears SPeech-Cuit Believes in One
IndIvisibIe RuIer-DecIare Follow
ers Have an Advantage.

Frank H. Leonard. Of Brooklyn, gave
an interesting lecture on Christian Sci
ence, with ''Demonstrable Religion" as
his title. at the National Theater yester-
day afternoon. He told in a few words
of his long and intimate acquaintance
with Mrs. Eddy. and gave many practical
illustrations Of the faith. which were of
interest 20 the large audience.
The lecturer was introduced by William
H. Jennings, first reader Of the local
Church of Christian Science. Mr.. Jen-
nings said, in part;
Christian science teaches that God is
love; therefore we are not afraid of God
nor do we fear that the divine principle,
love, Will bring to pass anything unlovely
or imperfect here or hereafter. God is the
first cause and only creator; hence every
effect in Gods universe is a God-effect,
a perfect effect. Beginning with perfect
God as the only cause-under the law of
causation-we infer that the universe, the
entire effect Of divine causatiOn, is per-
feet, perfect as a whole and perfect in all
its parts, and perfectly governed by divine
law"
Mr.. Leonard's Talk.
Mr.. Leonard's talk, which was exceed
ingly instructive. was In part as follows:
Mrs. Eddy started the investigation
which led 70 the revelation of Christian
Science. from the fundamental basis that
God is all in all. Starting from this basis
disclosed the principle which actuated
Jesus the Christ and made possible His
demonstrations Of healing and the over
coming of the world, the flesh, and the
devil, or evil, which were~left by Him
for mans guidance in all ages.
MANY statements have been made that
Christian Science denies God and the
Christ. I don't believe in statistics in
lectures as a rule, but I know it will be
interesting information TO all to know
that, within the 500 pages of Science and
Health. with Key TO the Scriptures ref
erence is made to God about 100 times.
and to Jesus the Christ about 500 times,
which is an average OF over three times
10 each page in the entire book.
Do Not Discard Bible.
Another frequent statement is that the
Christian Scientists discard the Bible OF
Christianity and use in its place Science
and Health, with Key to the Scriptures.
the Christian Science textbook. written
by Mrs Eddy. Nothing could be more
untrue, for the dsCeTnment OF the Spirit
Of the Word which Maketh alive
and that is what Christian Science is
comes only as the result OF constant
study of the Bible with the aid OF
Science and HEALTH which is what its
title indicates, the Key to the Scriptures.
Christian Science teaches belief in the
one indivisible God the divinity Of the
Christ. in the eteTnality Of the Holy Spirit
and in the teachings Of the inspired Scrip
ture At this point all similarity between
its teachings and those commonly accept
ed cease. because Christian Science re-
veals to US God as a very present helr
in trouble now, without discriminating
as to the kind Of trouble; while the ordl-
nary teachings put off the promised helr
until an undesired future after DEATH and
even then FOR most of US makes il rather
doubtful Christian Science teaches us tC
live and win, while theology has taught
us we had to die to win. Christian Scienc,
teaches US what life is and how 10 liz,
It, and is worthy the most exhaustive In.
VestigatiOn
Thousands Of years Of false educa
tional theories. handed down from gener-
alton TO generation, have led US to form
a conception OF God modelled on the line:
OF mortal man. The omnipresence Of Coz
destroys the possibility Of His being per.
sOnal. according 70 the accepted defini-
ton of the word. and the fect that tn,
Bible teaches the kingdom Of heaven /:
.g-F.-
that heaven is a place definitely set or
in part of the infinite space for His occu.
pancy. The teaching is very clear tha
the kingdom of heaven is in the divine
infinite mind, and We may find it ther,
and make It a present realization II W,
will search the Scriptures scientifically
and with the spiritual intelligence whicr
Christian Science reveals TO us.
Death Is Not Friend.
'"The universal belief about death II
that It is the entrance to heaven or tn,
gateway TO hell. The logical outcome O
this belief would lead US to kill the limo
cent infant. to insure its going to heaven
and to commend the action Of the NATIVE
women of India in throwing their babies
into the Ganges. as based on sound rea
son. But the belief that death is a FRIEND
is fallaciOus. Death is an enemy. Chris
proved It's unreality and overcame il il
accordance with the law of God. thus in
dlcating ultimate freedom from death 70
all mankind.
"Tke Christian Scientists have not We
reached the point where they have over
come the universal belief in death. no
have they yet reached the point wher
they cure every disease brought to them
bat, Ike the prodigal son, they hav
started on their journey back to thei
Fathers house, and shall discern tha
haven OF rest and be at peace in Hi
sheltering love.
1--WE do know, however. when the in
fallIble principle Of Christian Science
followed absolutely. we shall solve al
life's problems correctly. and shall realiz
in full the meaning OF the saying, 'Glor.
10 God in the Highest, peace on earth
good viii toward men,
Tells of Seeing Cures.
'T have seen malignant cancer, con
sumption, tumors. locomotor-ataxia
blindness. deafness. drunkenness. insan
ity. and immortality destroyed and mel
and women made WELL morally and ply
sically just by the touch Of divine Low
as unueESttOu anu atInDASlIultu II
Christian Science.
Mortal mind is still loath to give u
its thought about itself, and struggle
against the pure. spiritual teachings o
Christian Science, as 1t did in the pas
ages, when Il fought every one Of tn
prophets and crucifed Jesus.
We wonder why the Jews did not &C
cept Jesus when they saw the many won
derful cases Of healing He performed
but there are still those who turn thei
backs on the self-same works.
There are still those who are lookin
for the appearance Of the Messiah afte
death, refusing 20 acknowledge Christia
Science, the comforter sent Of God, tha
Is In our midst binding up the broken
hearted and br'-glng out the spiritua
unity between God and man.
Mrs. Eddy is the 'exemplar Of the life