It is but a short time since we bid you goodbyeAs Written:good by and came home to prove the “Truth” you had taught us and when I reflect on the good that has been accomplished in these three months no words can express my love and gratitude to you for this divine ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science in indeed the blessed Comforter that guides us into all truthJohn 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. John 16:15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. . I told you my dear Mother would be my first patient. She fell nine years ago and shattered the ankle bone and the M.D. said that it would never be well. I had not been home two weeks before she heard the bone snap into place and has never had any trouble since but can walk as well as any one. All of our family have faith in the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science except my husband and he will not even believe for the works’ sakeJohn 14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. . I do not say much to him I have found that is the best way. I have wished so many times since I came home that I had asked you a few questions with regard to certain duties. I do so earnestly desire to be faithful and worthy to be called a discipleAs Written:deciple of Christ. I hope to go to Boston somedayAs Written:some day I should like to go with my sister and Mrs Pendleton when they go. They requested me to ask you when your next class commenced they would like to enter but of course the expense of the journey and tuition fees will be great they wished to know if you would not make some difference I know they will be a credit to the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science.. I think of you so many times dear Teacher and always with love and such a longing to see you and hear you speak. Mrs Milledge and Miss Beyer send love and we all hope to hear from you soon. May God bless you my dear dear Teacher and make you to realize here in this dream some of the riches and fullness of Love through the faithfulness of your students.
| Accession: | 236.38.001 |
| Editorial Title: | Laura E. Sargent to Mary Baker Eddy, August 25, 1884 |
| Author: | Laura E. Sargent |
| Recipient: | Mary Baker Eddy |
| Date: | August 25, 1884 |
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It is but a short time since we bid you good byCorrected:goodbye and came home to prove the “Truth” you had taught us and when I reflect on the good that has been accomplished in these three months no words can express my love and gratitude to you for this divine ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science in indeed the blessed Comforter that guides us into all truthJohn 14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. John 16:15 All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. . I told you my dear Mother would be my first patient. She fell nine years ago and shattered the ankle bone and the M.D. said that it would never be well. I had not been home two weeks before she heard the bone snap into place and has never had any trouble since but can walk as well as any one. All of our family have faith in the ScienceEditorial Note: Christian Science except my husband and he will not even believe for the works’ sakeJohn 14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake. . I do not say much to him I have found that is the best way. I have wished so many times since I came home that I had asked you a few questions with regard to certain duties. I do so earnestly desire to be faithful and worthy to be called a decipleCorrected:disciple of Christ. I hope to go to Boston some dayCorrected:someday I should like to go with my sister and Mrs Pendleton when they go. They requested me to ask you when your next class commenced they would like to enter but of course the expense of the journey and tuition fees will be great they wished to know if you would not make some difference I know they will be a credit to the causeEditorial Note: The cause of Christian Science.. I think of you so many times dear Teacher and always with love and such a longing to see you and hear you speak. Mrs Milledge and Miss Beyer send love and we all hope to hear from you soon. May God bless you my dear dear Teacher and make you to realize here in this dream some of the riches and fullness of Love through the faithfulness of your students.