East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-01-29

what Mrs. Eddy has taught us boz
comes apparent Is no small task for
most OF us. What degree OF puriftca-
ltion. then, with nanght but the guid-
ling hand OF Divinity, through the help
of the Holy Bible. must have been
/ Mrs Eddy's. What hours OF earnest.
iprayerfuI, selfish endeavor must have
been given BY her that humanity
might know OF this Truth that makes
men free! The entire history or
Christian Science from the moment
! It's truths began to dawn family upon
It's Discoverer to the present time
marks 1t as a revelation come from
God: as, indeed, the fulfiIiment OK
prophecy. But what OF the trials ana
the triumphs OF her to whom the
world owes debt Of gratitude which
It is now only beginning to pay1
What OF the moments Of fearful ea-
pectancy that were. hers awaiting the
worlds approval when first she falnt~
liz and almost fearfuily lisped her
convictions Born of years of study.
privation and prayer2 What OF tPS
time of testing that was here when.
without malice or resentment at the
worlds bitter heartlessness, she pa
tiently waited with outstretched
hands, her fact toward heaven and .
prayer on her lips. asking-beggine
us. to stop foH one little moment
lust long enough to hear her simple
story, the story OF Jesus and his
Christ? What of those times, my
friends and those trials? Think you
that aught but the power that comes
from on High could have enaDied
one lone woman to stand and face
the worlds hatred as did Mrs. EddyR
And what must have been her JOY
when the first weary traveller along
life's main haltIngly gave ear, thens
pondering, finally became her lone
disciple. What Joy must have been
hers at the coming of the second and
the third and others, ard sttll others
IN partake Of that fountain of Living
water And what should be the meas-
ure of joy and gratitude OF every
Christian Scientist today as. looking
about. he contemplates the nultitpde
of happy, healthy, hopeful folk In all
quarters of the globe, willing wor-
shipperers at the shrine of Christ, be-
cause of the teachings Of this one
noble. New England gentlewornans
Mrs. Eddy discovered the divine
laws of life in the year 1855 and -gave
to her discovery the name Of Chris
tian Science.-Christian. because II ta
a repetition OF the
great master Christian; because II y
loving, compassionate. Christ-like ana
universal In its adaptations and be-
because, through a correcS
application of It's teachings. the works
Of Jesus of of Nazareth may be emit
lated. and his command go into All
The world and preach the gospel and
heal the sick. complied with: Science
hecausa through the correct applica-
lion oflaw. as laid down in It's teach'
inps nositive. and predetermined re-
rYIts will follow as necessarily and
as certainly as daylight follows the
night. A religion to accomplish the
works of the Master must be scien-
tific. A religion to be scientific must
be Christian.
Advancement along the line OF
spiritual endeavor Is purely individual
and ones journey heavenward de-
pends entirely on individual EFFORT
md accomplishment. And so I ask
-ou this evening. in taking thought
IN this subject, TO consider it soieg
md alone in connection with your
Bible and the light that may oe
brown on this Holy Book through
he teachings of Christian Science.
What advancement in the line OF
of thought may De
ours; what victories over sin and dis
,ase YOU may be able to accomplish
or yourself and for others viii De-
,end on your own efforts. Christian
win be able to point the
vay a bit clearer at times, but no one
an omen for you the gates OF the
Tinrdom of heaven. This You must
10 for yourself. And. IL you are
,arnest. my friends. in your efforts e
eek the kingdom nothing will hinder
-ou in your progress. for you VIII
ave your aim set on the goal OF
purity and holiness and naught but
he ternal perfection of God ard MS
Universe will nave abiding place In
our consciousness aS GAS