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It is not at all surprising, when we come to give the matter due thought, that we find Christian Science—the scientific and practically applied method of the pure and uncorrupted religion of Jesus Christ, as embodied in the Holy Scriptures—meeting with the combined antagonism of the teachers and advocates of the many improvements—inventions of human wisdom—which from time to time have been added, to render the too plain and simple teachings of the humble and lowly Jesus more palatable to human intelligence, and the wishes and desires of a selfish and fashionable world,—the greater part of which are merely professors of Jesus, not deeming it necessary to walk with or after him, but rather preferring to live wholly for the things rejected and despised by him,—such as the desires of the flesh, the cravings for earthly power and glory, and the ambition to be thought wise and great,—all of which his teachings proved to be erring, illusive, at war with Spirit, "and at enmity with God. " The upholders of these improved dogmas and doctrines, unwilling to acknowledge their own erring blindness, vainly seek,—and for some sixteen centuries have sought,—with cheerless and unsatisfying offerings of empty, meaningless forms and creeds, and unsupported words, to appease the spiritual cravings of the Christian heart, for the Substance, and not the shadow, of the religion of Christ,—for the practical proof of the teachings in the fulfilment of the promises made by our Lord,—not for any special period of time, but for all time,—that certain clear and positive signs should follow all them who believe in him.

Delivered by Dr. E.

The fool hath said in his heart, "There is no God. "— Psalms xiv.

The first annual meeting of this Association was held in Boston, at the Meionaon (Tremont Temple), on Wednesday afternoon, April 13, and was called to order promptly by the first Vice-president, at 2 o'clock. A very large number of representatives were present from various States, belonging to Associations which have received charters from this Association.

This took place at Chickering Hall, on Wednesday evening, April 13, on the first day of the National Association meeting, and many Association members, from many places, were present. The artists, accustomed to Boston audiences, said they saw few familiar faces among the audience.

A large congregation was at Chickering Hall, April 24, to hear a sermon by Rev. M.

The regular monthly meeting of this Association was held in Odd Fellows Hall, on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, and was called to order, at two o'clock, by Brother Alfred Lang, of Lawrence. The usual impressive opening service was strictly observed, after which the regular business was transacted, in that quiet, harmonious, and satisfactory manner which is customary at these meetings.

At the second annual meeting of the National Christian Science Association, at the Meionaon, in Boston, on Wednesday, April 13, —after the regular business was transacted and officers elected,— Rev. Mary B.

" But who is mixing the fatal draught that palsies heart and brain, And loading the bier of each passing year with ten-hundred-thousand slain? Who blights the bloom of the land today, with the fiery breath of Hell, If the Devil isn't, and never was? Won't somebody rise and tell?" Certain individuals entertain the notion that Christian Science Mind-healing should be two-sided, and only denounce error in general,—saying nothing, in particular, of error that is damning men. They are sticklers for a false, convenient peace, straining out gnats and swallowing camels.

One cool bright day in early October, Dame Pig, who lived in a nice roomy pen in Farmer Allen's back yard, called her children about her, saying she had something pleasant to tell them. They came rushing and scrambling, pushing each other this way and that, for they were very happy, active children, full of fun.