The following letter, which speaks for itself, has, by one of our Scientist churches, been duplicated and circulated freely among friends of our Cause. The "enclosed circular" referred to, is a combined exposition and appeal signed by the Trustees of the Church of Christ (Scientist) Boston, with an offering blank attached. These circulars will be mailed gratis, by the Christian Science Publishing Society, to anyone requesting same for the purpose apparent in the letter. Would this not be a good plan for all churches advertised in our Journal to adopt?
Dear Friend:—The enclosed circular fully explains itself.
Feeling that in this effort to erect a representative building in the home of Christian Science, all Scientists and friends of Christian Science, in common with those resident in Boston, are specially interested, we take pleasure in offering you this opportunity to contribute to the fund.
There seems no necessity for urging or even soliciting your aid in this matter, but we simply bring it to your attention; as, in view of our common cause for gratitude for the advent of Christian Science, and our wish to see its advancement, our contributions—be they great or small—cannot be other than free will offerings of thanksgiving and "Good Speed."
It has been suggested that all contributions in this vicinity be combined in one gift from the church of Christ (Scientist) of M—, Any wishing to send in this way, may address the Treasurer, Miss E. W. G. This arrangement of course is not obligatory, and any one preferring to send directly to the Trustees of the fund, in Boston, may follow the instruction of the enclosed circular.
Fraternally
Church of Christ (Scientist.)
Minneapolis.
Will not some brother or sister Scientist give their experience in acquiring a knowledge of Science and Health and the Bible? Is there not some systematic course which one could pursue to advantage, in the study of Christian Science without a Teacher? —
We will be glad to publish such practical suggestions as may be called forth from the field by above query.
