A memorable Fourth of July, indeed, will be that of Anno Domini, 1897, in the annals of Christian Science. We deem it not boastful to say that never was assembled in celebration of any nation's natal day a more devout or thankful set of people than those who gathered in "concord" at Concord on July 5th last.
The Communion Day at the Mother Church would, of itself, have been regarded by those participating as a glorious celebration of the Day of Independence. But when to this was added the reception by our beloved Mother to the church members and a few others specially invited, the joy of the Communion ripened into a sense of gratitude and thankfulness that had no "human" means of expressing itself.
At each recurring Communion Day there is a hope, if not an eager expectation, that the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy will appear in her Church at Boston, and participate in the service. Many, doubtless, came to Boston in this hope and expectation. The attendance was therefore very large, the auditorium being filled to overflowing. All present who were members of the Mother Church were, of course, included in the invitation, and this of itself made up a very respectable Fourth of July party, especially as the entertainment was to take place on private grounds in a private way.
