Neither “Mental” nor “Christian” Science, nor Theosophy claims to be new, but only the distinct enunciation of great world-wide truths. Tolstoi.
I read “Science and Health” very conscientiously at all times.
Clara Barton.
I accepted Christian Science as something better than I had known, without seeing its text books, without ever having heard an argument. Clara Barton.
Isn’t it blessed that the way is opening for the relief of the ills of the human race—poor, suffering race, how many of our ills we make ourselves. Clara Barton.
CLARA BARTON—MARY BAKER EDDY
Clara Barton and Mary Baker Eddy[[6]] were warm personal friends.
[6]. Born July 16, 1821, five months and nine days before Clara Barton.
For three years Clara Barton attended the Christian Science Church, but did not become a member. On numerous occasions Miss Barton expressed high estimation of the work done under the leadership of that most wonderful woman, Mary Baker Eddy, in the religious life of the people. Spiritually these two great women were in harmony.
“Miss Clara Barton,” says Mrs. Eddy, “dipped her pen in my heart, and traced its emotions, motives and objects. Then lifting the curtain of mortal mind, she depicted its rooms, guests, standing and seating capacity, and thereafter gave her discovery to the press.