Editorials

The  difference between Christian Science Mind-healing and hypnotism is clearly shown in our Leader's writings, and many of the students of her works have helped to illustrate this distinction by demonstrating what Christian Science is and what it does. Those who are most familiar with what is termed hypnotic suggestion are now admitting very readily that there is a fundamental difference between their methods and Christian Science.

Frankfurt-a-Main, Feldergstrasse 4t, March 31, 1907. Dear Mrs.

[The following letter from one at present in Mrs. Eddy's home is so good that we know it will be appreciated by all Christian Scientists quite as much as it has been by the Editor.

Concord, N. H.

Pleasant View, Concord, N. H.

The following is Mrs. Eddy's letter to First Church of Christ, Scientist, New York, acknowledging the courtesy of that church in subscribing for her a membership of the highest class in the Association for International Conciliation.

At the Wednesday evening meeting of April 3, in The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, the First Reader, Mr. W.

Pleasant View, Concord, N. H.

IT would hardly be possible to state more concisely and clearly the reason for the existence of Christian Science than has Mrs. Eddy on page 107 of Science and Health: "Through Christian Science, religion and medicine are inspired with a diviner nature and essence; fresh pinions are given to faith and understanding, and thoughts acquaint themselves intelligently with God.

RELIGIOUS reform has usually found its beginning in a protest against a hard and fast dogmatism which, though it may or may not be repressive, has become unendurable to liberal and progressive thought. It has been a strike for larger freedom, for hospitality to new and better ideas.