Dec. 23rd, 1892.
Rev. Mary B. G. Eddy,
Concord, N. H.
My Dear Mother: My wife has just forwarded her little offering, and I also would be glad to offer mine, in grateful acknowledgment of the "glorious Light that has come down to Earth out of Heaven," —because of your great work of restoring and rebuilding the House of the Lord. Hindered and obstructed though it may be by the "enemies across the river," yet the work goes on; even if the workmen are obliged to carry on the construction with trowel in one hand and sword in the other. Great indeed is the office of that servant of Israel, to whom was given, and who is so valiantly carrying out the command of the Lord, to "restore the City and House of the Lord." Peace be unto thee in all thy borders, thou who art anointed of God. The Mother Church is that Temple, restored and rebuilded. I append herewith some of the fruits of demonstration during the past year,— fruit that is Everlasting, and which is offered to you with tenderness and affection at this the Christ time. —
