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In Christian Science the building of a church edifice marks a most significant period of growth in the history of the church, because of the mental work which it calls forth from all its members, rousing them to see the meaning of the spiritual church, and to fulfil the duties it announces. It has been my privilege during the past three years to share in the mental labors and blessings of a body of workers, in giving birth to their highest conception of the unseen Church of Christ, and perhaps a few of the thoughts which were brought out and proved through practical demonstration during that time, as well as some of the lessons which still remain to be learned, may be helpful to others, as they have been and are to me.

A Few words for the Christian Science Hymnal, as an educator of religious thought, as well as a spiritual inspiration, written from the standpoint of experience, may help to a higher estimate of its value. It may also suggest ways by which this collection may become more useful, not alone in public worship, but as an aid to daily spiritual growth; and possibly to voice culture as well, it conscientiously practised.

Fear never but you shall be consistent in whatever variety of actions, so they be each honest and natural in their hour. For of one will, the actions will be harmonious, however unlike they seem.

To-day , could you but hear the song of human hearts, there would burst in upon your soul a strain of music, sweeter far than fancied angel songs, sweeter than the lullaby over the cradle, sweeter than the peals of old Liberty Bell when it first proclaimed the victory of freedom's cause. 'Twould indeed be freedom's song—the song of the liberty of the sons of God—the song of gratitude and joy from the hearts of countless sorrowing ones whose chains of sickness and sin have been cut in sunder by the sword of Truth, whose discords have hushed to let harmony be heard.

The tenth day of November, 1901, was one of great rejoicing for Second Church of Christ, Scientist, in our city. The occasion was the dedication of our new chapel, located on East Avenue.

The following letter written by Mr. McCrackan to the editor of the American Messenger is herewith published with pleasure:— To the Editor of the American Messenger.

It is the duty of every one to live up to his highest understanding of Good. A Christian Scientist, by studying the Science of Being, finds this understanding to be higher, clearer, and broader every day; so the inevitable demand for a better life follows.

From The Christian Register we republish, under the above title, the following review of Dr. John Fiske 's last lecture:— The Ingersoll Lecture at Harvard University provides once a year an occasion for the public consideration of the doctrine of immortality.

It is the half doing and not the whole doing which most tires. It is the breathless, hurried, spasmodic exertion which soonest exhausts.

In the story of the Galilean, it is narrated that on one occasion he healed ten lepers, of whom only one returned to bear testimony to his power to heal. Imitating this grateful man I would offer my evidence as to the truth and efficacy of Christian Science, which to-day reiterates the teachings, and reproduces the works of Christ.