Never before did I realize the enormity of the great "Red Dragon"Rev 12:3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. Rev 12:4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. as last night. after having read the Apocalypse in "Science and Health."Editorial Note: “The Apocalypse” is Chapter XVI in the current edition of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. I saw it all. the Prince of the power of the World against which Jesus warned man.John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. You have given the world the Truth, and the Truth we have at last. but how long Oh! how long have we been wandering in darkness.— The blind leading the blind.Matt 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
Last night I became so imbued with the power of this great Revelation that I hungered to have my understanding opened that I might understand the ScripturesLuke 24:45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, , and then I would know it all. for I am satisfied that it is all contained therein.
Two years ago I took the elementary course in Christian ScienceAs Written:C. S. with Mrs. H. P. Read of Boston Highlands. I was most desirous of going to you but was not pecuniarily able. Since that time I have been a close student of the Bible & Science and Health. every day rising to a higher plane of spiritual understanding. Last Spring I went from DenverEditorial Note: Denver, Colorado. where I was then engaged in business, to Mrs. Read and took a Normal course at the Christian Science School (313 Columbus Ave) taught by herself and Dr. Buswell.
I certainly gained from Mrs. Read a clear perception of Christian Science. Upon my
return to Denver, I found great opposition in the Scientist who had studied with you, and in order to allay discord and
contention I called my School. or teaching, "Mental Science," but this did not seem
to
help matters. I taught strictly from Science & Health,
knowing, and as stating to my pupils that it eclipsed everythingAs Written:every thing else. My students are demonstrating and happy in the new birthJohn 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named
Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: John 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a
teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God
be with him. John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be
born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time
into his mother’s womb, and be born? John 3:5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and
of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is
spirit. John 3:7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. .
One of my students came here to Cheyenne a few weeks since and soon startled the little city by performing several pronounced cures. Several signified their desire to study. So she wrote for me to come and teach them and I came. I have in my class Mr. Corlett (& wife) the delegate to Congress from this Territory, and the ablest Lawyer in the Territory. He has been suffering from a belief of Insomnia. I am helping him, and he is charmed with the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science. he was a Materialist. So much pleased are he and his wife that he told me last night that he thought they should go on to BostonEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts from Washington & take a higher course with you.
I have determined to go to Boston as soon as possible and take of you a course in Theology. I want to be able to interpret the Scriptures Spiritually. I cannot go sooner, I think, than January. Please advise me if you will have a class in Theology in the month of January, and what my tuition will be. I am now laying away money for this purpose.
Long ago would I have been at your college, had I not a family. including an aged mother to support. thus limiting me financially. But I feel that the Lord has helped me; he always helps those who help themselves. The way is now being opened for me and I feel to rejoice.
I beg pardon for this lengthy effusion. but somehowAs Written:some how it seemed as if I could not cut it shorter. I shall feel very grateful if you will drop me a few lines stating when the classes open in Theology – if in January. and what my tuition will be. I try not to be impatient in awaiting the time when I can go to you, but the pressure seems great
P. S. Your Journal is eagerly sought and read with curiosity, skepticismAs Written:scepticism, and wonder. I think a large subscription will be the result. H. A. H.