The advance of our Cause in the national capital is of special interest, and the Sentinel has already referred to the acquisition of a new church home by First Church of Christ, Scientist. The opening service, February 28, will mark the beginning of a new era of growth and usefulness. We give below our Leader's telegram and extracts from addresses delivered on that occasion as they appeared in the columns of the Washington Post.
Concord, N. H., February 26, 1904
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Washington, D. C.
Beloved Brethren:—I have nothing new to communicate—all is in your text-books. Pray aright, and demonstrate your prayer; sing in faith. Know that religion should be distinct in our consciousness and life, but not clamorous for worldly distinction. Church laws, that are obeyed without mutiny, are God's laws. Goodness and philanthropy begin with work and never stop working. All that is worth reckoning is what we do, and the best of everything is not too good, but is economy and riches. Be great not as a grand obelisk, nor by setting up to be great,—only as good. A spiritual hero is a mark for gamesters, but he is unutterably valiant, the summary of suffering here and heaven hereafter. Our thoughts beget our actions; they make us what we are. Dishonesty is a mental malady that kills its possessor, and a sure precursor that he is mortal. A deep sincerity is sure of success, for God takes care of it. God bless this dear church, and I am sure that He will if it is ready for the blessing.
