I am afraid I conveyed a wrong impression concerning my forthcoming articleEditorial Note: Edward A. Jenks lengthy article, "The Theological Views of a Layman," appeared in the February 1901 issue of The Arena. in The ArenaEditorial Note: The Arena was a literary and political magazine published in Boston, Massachusetts, by Benjamin O. Flower from 1889-1909.. It is a discussion of certain theological questions from the standpoint of a Congregationalist Christian ScienceAs Written:Ch. Science is simply an incident in the discussion – but, as it happens a rather prominent one. I am not so sure you will "enjoy" it, because it takes sharp issue with some of your Christian ScienceAs Written:Ch. Science ideas; but in the main it is much in your favor. I am sure it will do you much more good than harm: that, at least, was my intent. But you must prepare yourself for a goodly amount of saintly indignation!

The article was intended for publication in the January No.Editorial Note: The January issue of The Arena, included a section of articles about Christian Science. William G. Ewing wrote a piece titled "Why Not Be a Christian Scientist?" of The Arena , along with Judge Ewing's and some others, but it was too long (I could not make it short, for the subject was too large), and so was put over to the February No.Editorial Note: Edward A. Jenks lengthy article, "The Theological Views of a Layman," appeared in the February 1901 issue of The Arena. I have ordered a copy to be sent to you from the office in New York.