The work is being started here in the smaller villages, as the result of a call from one who, having been brought out of bondage into the "glorious liberty "of the sons and daughters of God, wished that others might "know the doctrine" that sets us free. For the past four weeks we have held Sunday school with an average attendance of fifteen, and quite an interest in the theology of Christian Science is being manifested. This we of course are glad to report, for it indicates that the foundation is sure; since honest, earnest seeking for the spiritual ever results in the realization of Truth. There are, as usual, some who are looking mainly to the physical; but we trust the seed sown will spring up and bear good fruit. As an indication of the interest manifested—if not in numerical, at least in a spiritual sense— last Sunday there met with us two ministers of the village. Upon invitation both assisted us—one by reading the references in the Bible; the other, the quotations from Science and Health. Surely, the leaven is "leavening the whole lump." We observe that mortal mind is the same everywhere, but why stand aghast at its nothingness? Rather, let us press on to the Mount, ever holding to the Rock, Christ—Truth.— Minn.
The work here has seemed a slow, steady growth. On the Sabbath, Bible and Sunday School services are held regularly. The Quarterlies find great favor, and there is ready testimony as to the help they afford. Science and Health has so illumined the Bible, that many exclaim: "How beautiful the Good Book is now that we read it in the light of Science! "We have almost completed arrangements for rooms to be devoted to the work, and a cabinet organ is nearly paid for. In a small town of about 3,000 inhabitants, with no association of students, this seems a beautiful demonstration of unity and harmony. At the Wednesday inquiry meetings Science and Health is read, and the questions asked show that the seed of Truth is sown in good soil. One little boy was severely bitten in several places on his leg by a dog. He resisted any applications, and patiently waited until a Scientist came to treat him. In a short time he became easy, put on his stocking and shoe, and went out to play as usual— going near the dog without fear. A playmate asked if the wounds had been burned. "Oh, no;" replied he, "I had Christian Science; so I'm all right now." The playmate at once decided to "have Christian Science" if the dog bit him. The children seem eager and receptive. The question was asked in Sunday school if the Christian Science Sunday school differed from others. Some failed to see much difference, but one boy said: "Why yes! Christian Science teaches how to be well without medicine—just as Jesus did."— Mich.
