Now that Christian Science is being recognized by church and state as a growing power for good in every direction, and the Scientists' platform is proving so broad and strong and sure a foundation upon which to build faith and hope and courage for all time, it may interest Journal readers who have heard of only one department of its work—that of healing—to know that healing of physical infirmities is not its first or principal, but its secondary or subordinate mission to the world.
The Scientists, who are a large organized band of Christian workers for the spiritual welfare of humanity, have a church and ordained minister—Rev. Mary B. G. Eddy, ordained Pastor of the Church of Christ (Scientist), in Boston, Nov. 9, 1881,—and hold weekly Sabbath services at 2 Park Street, Boston. They have a chartered college, where the principles set forth in their pastor's published works are taught,—an association, the powerful ally of the church and college, and a published monthly magazine, advocating the revived ministry of Jesus the Christ, as preached by the founder of their church and college.
First in the order of their ministration is making known to men the gospel of salvation from sin, which they steadfastly maintain, and prove by demonstrations obvious and acknowledged, is the foundation of physical well being.
