n. Selections from the
Scriptures and from "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," were
read by Judge Hanna and Dr. Eddy.

A few minutes of silent prayer came next, followed by the recitation of the
Lord's Prayer, with its spiritual interpretation as given in the Christian
Science textbook.

The sermon prepared for the occasion by Mrs. Eddy, which was looked forward
to as the chief feature of the dedication, was then read by Mrs. Bemis.
Mrs. Eddy remained at her home in Concord, N.H., during the day, because,
as heretofore stated in _The Herald_, it is her custom to discourage among
her followers that sort of personal worship which religious teachers so
often receive.

Before presenting the sermon, Mrs. Bemis read the following letter from a
former pastor of the church:--

"To Rev. Mary Baker Eddy.

"_Dear Teacher, Leader, Guide_:--'_Laus Deo_, it is done!' At last
you begin to see the fruition of that you have worked, toiled,
prayed for. The 'prayer in stone' is accomplished. Across two
thousand miles of space, as mortal sense puts it, I send my hearty
congratulations. You are fully occupied, but I thought you would
willingly pause for an instant to receive this brief message of
congratulation. Surely it marks an era in the blessed onward work
of Christian Science. It is a most auspicious hour in your
eventful career. While we all rejoice, yet the mother in Israel,
alone of us all, comprehends its full significance.

"Yours lovingly,

"LANSON P. NORCROSS."

* * * * *

[_Boston Sunday Globe_, January 6, 1895]

[Extract]

STATELY HOME FOR BELIEVERS IN GOSPEL HEALING--A WOMAN OF
WEALTH WHO DEVOTES ALL TO HER CHURCH WORK

Christian Science has shown its power over its students, as they are
called, by building a church by voluntary contributions, the first of its
kind; a church which will be dedicated to-day with a quarter of a million
dollars expended and free of debt.

The money has flowed in from all parts of the United States and Canada
without any special appeal, and it kept coming until the custodian of funds
cried "enough" and refused to accept any further checks by mail or
otherwise. Men, women, and children lent a helping hand, some giving a
mite and some substantial sums. Sacrifices were made in many an instance
which will never be known in this world.

Christian Scientists not only say that the