Among the many important events which have recently transpired within our ranks, not the least important was that of which the following letter of the Rev. Mary Baker Eddy, read by Edward A. Kimball in Christian Science Hall, Concord, N. H., on Sunday, November 20, 1898, shortly before four o'clock p.m., gave notice:—
Beloved Christian Scientists:—Your prompt presence in Concord, at my unexplained call, witnesseth your fidelity to Christian Science and your spiritual unity with its Leader. Before informing you of my purpose in sending for you I waited for your arrival, in order to avoid the stir that it might occasion those who wish to share this opportunity, and to whom I would gladly give it at this time, if a larger class were advantageous to the students.
You were invited hither to receive from me one or more lessons on Christian Science, prior to conferring on any or all of you, who are ready for it, the degree of C.S.D., of the Massachusetts Metaphysical College. This opportunity is designed to impart a fresh impulse to our spiritual attainments, the great need whereof I daily discern. And I have waited for the right hour, and to be called of God to contribute my part towards this result.
