We felt Journal readers might enjoy these thoughts shared in a letter from a contributor—The Editors.
Dear Friends:
On page 271 of Miscellaneous Writings Mrs. Eddy recommends that her followers support The Christian Science Journal. She writes: "They should take our magazine, work for it, write for it, and read it." However she does not say to expect that what you write will necessarily be published—just write for it.
Although I have supported our periodicals, and read them over the years, it was only on rare occasions that I submitted articles.
I can recall having articles rejected, but from my research in putting together what was submitted, I got perhaps one statement that sparked my own thought. Then perhaps taken that one idea and included it in a Wednesday evening testimony and later have someone say the idea presented was helpful to him. So even if the idea did not go out ... in written form, it was broadcast verbally and fulfilled a purpose. And who can say how far it might spread out even from the one that was benefited by it. . . .
You can expect an occasional manuscript from me in the future.
Sincerely yours,
