The National Cyclopedia of American Biography says of Christian Science, "Many people of the thinking class are turning to this Science and adopting it, because in it they find a solid foundation, a sure abiding peace, the verification of the promises of Jesus, and a demonstrable Christianity."
Because of the benefits they have received from Christian Science, its adherents are eager to have others understand it. They are certain that when understood, scientific Christianity will be accepted as universally as scientific astronomy. Their endeavor is to set forth the truth which has blessed them and will bless others. With this end in view an International Board of Lectureship has been formed by the Mother Church of Christian Science. A member of this Board delivered a lecture at The First Church of Christ, Scientist, on Wednesday evening, January 25,—the second lecture delivered in the Mother Church by a member of the official Board. The lecturer was Rev. William P. McKenzie, C.S.B., and the subject chosen was,
Healing the sick and the Christianization of character constitute a practical application of Christian Science. But in its investigation of fundamentals it is the Science of sciences, because its one Principle is God, the one Good, one Mind, in whom all things consist and exist. God is defined as Love, Light, Life, and in the theology of Christian Science proof of the reality of God is given, rather than theories regarding Him. Christian Scientists are a marked people because of their happiness wherewith they bless others. They have certainty regarding that of which poets have sung, which prophets have seen in vision,—the brotherhood of man,—because they understand the fatherhood of God. And is it not the aim of theology to make the true God understood?
