We herewith publish almost entire a remarkable and forceful sermon, bearing the above title, recently delivered in Kansas City, by the Rev. J. E. Roberts, of that city.
We take this occasion to thank Mr. Roberts for his very able vindication of the right of religious freedom and of the Christian Science movement. It is gratifying indeed to know that not all pulpit orators are arrayed against the coming of Christ's kingdom as it is now unfolding itself to mankind in the form of a practical and Scientific Christianity. That spiritual awakening which is taking such strong hold upon the pews must sooner or later reach and affect the pulpit. We are glad to note, therefore, the evidences, which are becoming more and more frequent and striking, pointing in that direction. Mr. Roberts said:—
Within the past two months the local pulpits have been training their guns upon Christian Science. With surprising unanimity and monotonous reiteration they have variously and piously denounced, ridiculed, and condemned this new and vigorous branch of the ever-budding Christian vine. Loving fair play, and being in a position to admit facts without evasion, examine evidence without prejudice, and draw conclusions without fear or faltering, it has seemed best to review this controversy between the pulpits and Christian Science, in order that the truth may be told about both.
