My beloved Students and Christian Scientists:
This year permit me to ask a favor of you, a special token of your love. It is this. Do not send me another material Holiday present, and accept my gratitude for the sweet souvenirs that have already arrived. But give me this gift, the knowledge that you have risen above personality, and are giving your good gifts to God; and let me share your joy, this joy, that each year finds us nearer the great heart of Love.
Nov. 23, 1890.
