The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-06-20

when we rented the G. A. II. hall,
This hall was then used by different
orders and could not be obtained
for the Wednesday evening meetings.
A little later e quarters We're OBJ
tanned by the G. A. X, people and We
were then able to have the hall for
our own use. We purchased an organ
and the necessary furniture and be-
gan to hold the Wednesday evening
meetings.
While but few in numbers We re-
ceived much good from these meet
ings and the desire to press forward
gradually became greater. The next
step taken was to have a lecture and
Judge William r. Ewing, of Chicago,
came to us on July o, 1901. This
lecture was held in the corn palace
and was listened to by at least 400
people. This lecture did much to cor
rect erroneous ideas regarding
Christian Science and was certainly
an inspiration TO those who were
studying. Since that time We have
had five other lectures.
There are many wrong Impressions
among people, and some prejudices
in regard to Christian Science but
they last only until people learn to
understand the unvarying scientific
nature of the Christ Truth and it's
practical utility as taught in Chris
tian Science.
The next step taken by his so
ciety was the placing OF literature in
the city library, and in hotels and
depotS where they would grant us
that privilege. A Sunday school
was organized in 1903 with only four
scholars. Today we have IA flourish
ing Sunday school of four classes,
and much interest is being manifest
ed. In November 1905 "a Reading
room was opened in the Western Ma
tional Bank building and this we
have occupied until our new building
here, was completed.
On February Z, 1912, having met
the requirements of the Mother
Church Manual, We organized as a
church, taking the name Of First
Church of Christ Scientist" Of Nit
chell, S. ID. And now dear friends
as we gather here today in his little
church home, as we express graft
tude to God for this material struc-
ture, let us all remember Mrs. Eddy
definition OF church as given il
Science n Health with key to the
Scriptures" The structure of Truth
and Love; whatever rests upon, ano
proceeds from divine Principle. The
Church is hat institution, which af
fords proof of its utility, and is founo
e~levating the race, rousing dorm
ant understanding from material be
| liefs to the apprehension of spiritua
iedSs and the demonstration OF di
> vine Science, thtreby casting GU
devils, or error. and healing th
!. sick"
We feel that Christian Science is
sure guide to th't salvation whicl
is Of God. that salvation which i
spoken of in Eek. 18th Chapter an,
18th verse. Fear not, stand still an,
see the salvation of the Lord whicl
he will show to you today Chris
Jesus said: by their fruits ye sinai
know them,' and as Christial
Scientists we are willing thus TO b
= known. Mrs. Eddy says, in Scienc
/, and Health; Love for God and ma,
is the true Incentive to both healing
. and teaching. These words from
our Hymnal are dear to every Chris
i tian Scientist:
+ How sweet, how heavenly is III
sight,
When those who love the Lord.
In n a%nother's peace delight,
, And so fulfill His word.
! When free from envy, scorn an'
pride,
Our wishes all above
Each can his brther's feelings hide
, Let love, in one delightful stream
And show IA brothers love.
Through every bosom flow,
, And union sweet, and dear esteem.
, In every action glow.
= Love is the golden chain that binds
The happy hearts above,
And he's an heir of heaven VIII,
finds
His bosom gov with love.