Accession: 657B.69.014
Editorial Title: Frances A. Clarke to Mary Baker Eddy, November 24, 1886
Author: Frances A. Clarke 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: November 24, 1886
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Frances A. Clarke on lined paper from Worcester, Massachusetts.
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657B.69.014
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Dear Mrs. Eddy:

The Oct. number of the Journal contained an article headed "Effects of Malicious Animal MagnetismEditorial Note: This article is found on pages 174 of the October 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal.", written by yourself, and referring to Mr. Albert B. Dorman, of Worcester. Then in the Nov. number appeared "An Open Letter to Sowers of DissensionEditorial Note: This article is found on pages 187-189 in the November 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal.", written by Mrs. Crosse. I judge, from the initials signed; suppose this also refers to Dr. Dorman. At first thought, it seemed that he must have done something unpardonable, to be thus publicly reproved, instead of being dealt with as Christ in Mat. 18.15,16,17Matt 18:15 ¶Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. Matt 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Matt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. , taught His disciples to do with an erring brother, but after further consideration, I was sure there must be some misunderstanding somewhere. When I thought how patiently and wonderfully, he had brought me out of seemingly very severe physical and mental troubles, of many years' standing, while many so-calledAs Written:so called skillful physicians, among them two of Boston'sEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts best physicians, had failed to cure me; of the many others he had healed, not stopping to help his patients only, but oftentimes seeking to aid spiritually, members of some patient's family, and helping to restore harmony among friends, where discord had seemed to prevail; also how lovingly, patiently, earnestly and faithfully, he had led us, his students, into the beautiful Truth; remembering too, how humbly he had received any praise from others, bidding us, in looking to him as Healer and Teacher, not to forget the true Source from whence the blessing came, I was confident that he could still be none other, than the truly good christian man, thoroughly devoted to the cause of Christian Science, that he had always appeared to be. I live some distance from Worcester, and did not see Dr. Dorman nor any of his students to learn anythingAs Written:any thing of the trouble, until Nov. 13th, when I came to Worcester. I attended his Bible Class, which has grown considerably in numbers during a few months, last Sabbath, and after seeing him and talking with other of the students in regard to the matter, am fully assured that he is still walking in the Master's footsteps. His students have felt it sorely to have him thus spoken of, but as Christ who is our perfect pattern, besought the "Father to forgive them for they know not what they do"Luke 23:34 ¶Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. , so Dr. Dorman further exhibits his Christlike As Written: Christ-like spirit, by telling his students not to entertain any unkind or uncharitable feelings toward those who certainly must have misunderstood his motives. I don't know as Dr. Dorman would like to have me write this to you, but he has always spoken so kindly and gratefully of you, Mrs. Eddy, that I feel it a christian duty to let you know something more about him, than what I think you do now, for someoneAs Written:some one must have greatly misinformed you in regard to him. Were you to know all the good he has done here in Worcester, and not only here, but his influence has extended far out into towns adjoining, I think you would think differently, and feel proud of him.

Very sincerely yours,
Mrs. J. H. Clarke.
657B.69.014
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Dear Mrs. Eddy:

The Oct. number of the Journal contained an article headed "Effects of Malicious Animal MagnetismEditorial Note: This article is found on pages 174 of the October 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal.", written by yourself, and referring to Mr. Albert B. Dorman, of Worcester. Then in the Nov. number appeared "An Open Letter to Sowers of DissensionEditorial Note: This article is found on pages 187-189 in the November 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal.", written by Mrs. Crosse. I judge, from the initials signed; suppose this also refers to Dr. Dorman. At first thought, it seemed that he must have done something unpardonable, to be thus publicly reproved, instead of being dealt with as Christ in Mat. 18.15,16,17Matt 18:15 ¶Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. Matt 18:16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Matt 18:17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican. , taught His disciples to do with an erring brother, but after further consideration, I was sure there must be some misunderstanding somewhere. When I thought how patiently and wonderfully, he had brought me out of seemingly very severe physical and mental troubles, of many years' standing, while many so calledCorrected:so-called skillful physicians, among them two of Boston'sEditorial Note: Boston, Massachusetts best physicians, had failed to cure me; of the many others he had healed, not stopping to help his patients only, but oftentimes seeking to aid spiritually, members of some patient's family, and helping to restore harmony among friends, where discord had seemed to prevail; also how lovingly, patiently, earnestly and faithfully, he had led us, his students, into the beautiful Truth; remembering too, how humbly he had received any praise from others, bidding us, in looking to him as Healer and Teacher, not to forget the true Source from whence the blessing came, I was confident that he could still be none other, than the truly good christian man, thoroughly devoted to the cause of Christian Science, that he had always appeared to be. I live some distance from Worcester, and did not see Dr. Dorman nor any of his students to learn any thingCorrected:anything of the trouble, until Nov. 13th, when I came to Worcester. I attended his Bible Class, which has grown considerably in numbers during a few months, last Sabbath, and after seeing him and talking with other of the students in regard to the matter, am fully assured that he is still walking in the Master's footsteps. His students have felt it sorely to have him thus spoken of, but as Christ who is our perfect pattern, besought the "Father to forgive them for they know not what they do"Luke 23:34 ¶Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. , so Dr. Dorman further exhibits his Christ-like Corrected: Christlike spirit, by telling his students not to entertain any unkind or uncharitable feelings toward those who certainly must have misunderstood his motives. I don't know as Dr. Dorman would like to have me write this to you, but he has always spoken so kindly and gratefully of you, Mrs. Eddy, that I feel it a christian duty to let you know something more about him, than what I think you do now, for some oneCorrected:someone must have greatly misinformed you in regard to him. Were you to know all the good he has done here in Worcester, and not only here, but his influence has extended far out into towns adjoining, I think you would think differently, and feel proud of him.

Very sincerely yours,
Mrs. J. H. Clarke.
 
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This article is found on pages 174 of the October 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal. This article is found on pages 187-189 in the November 1886 issue of The Christian Science Journal. Boston, Massachusetts