You do not know, dearly beloved teacher, how refreshing to me was the receipt of your letterEditorial Note: See L02071. just received. I am filled with joy in seeing how I may be instrumental in furthering the cause of Life – Science. That I, even I, may be one to assist in protecting the “Beautiful Child”Editorial Note: Christian Science you so love. It is a delight to me also to know that we (you and I) so thoroughly understandAs Written:unders tand each other- that we are of “one mind” in the scienceEditorial Note: Christian Science taught byAs Written:be Jesus the Christ,-and by YOU. I say that I am glad to know this, and by advocating and living it, be a help to you personally. I can see this, dear teacher, that neither I or anyoneAs Written:any one else can be a true friend to you, only as we understand the principles you teach! Further your delight, and your rest will be in seeing that your labors are not in vain, and witnessing the fruition of your labors inAs Written:laborsin others who have “become wise unto salvation”II Tim 3:14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; II Tim 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. .
I am hastening my work here. The only thing that detains me is my negotiations to turn some property into cash, which is necessary for the paper. I have several subscribers and some prospective advertisementsAs Written:adverti sments for the paper, and I want them for the enlarged addition.
PS Sept. 21. 1884.
I have delayed sending this letter in the expectation of being able to say when I can be in Boston – I will write you again very soon – God bless you forever Dear Teacher.
P.S.S. I have not received the fifteenthAs Written:fifteeth number of the Journal yet.