to find “Christ and Christmas” in accord with the
ancient and most distinguished artists. [20]
The Christian Science Journal gives no uncertain dec-
laration concerning the spirit and mission of “Christ and
Christmas.”
I aimed to reproduce, with reverent touch, the modest
glory of divine Science. Not by aid of foreign device [25]
or environment could I copy art,—never having seen
the painter's masterpieces; but the art of Christian
Science, with true hue and character of the living God,