Accession: 480.55.052
Editorial Title: Samuel J. Avery to Mary Baker Eddy, September 5, 1885
Author: Samuel J. Avery 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: September 5, 1885
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Samuel J. Avery from Chicago, Illinois.
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Prof, Mary B. G. Eddy
Boston MassachusettsAs Written:Mass.
Most revered and beloved Teacher

Thanks for the announcement of Mass, Metaphysical College, which came duly to hand.

Oh! how I long to again sit at the feet of the great teacher.

While my engagements are such as do not permit me to join the class which convenes during the present month, to me Christian ScienceAs Written:C. S. is more desirable every day more precious, the "pearl that is above price,"Matt 13:45 ¶Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Matt 13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. and although my advance may be slow, I trust it will prove sure & permanent, my house being founded on the rock, "Principle," I fear not even "though the rain descends & the floods come etc,"Matt 7:24 ¶Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: Matt 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. Matt 7:26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: Matt 7:27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. Luke 6:46 ¶And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: Luke 6:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. Luke 6:49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Enclosed I send a letterEditorial Note: See 371.49.028. from the Secty' of the dear little C. S. A,Editorial Note: The Christian Scientist Association of Chicago was a branch of the Christian Scientist Association in Boston, Massachusetts. I am willing to do anything in my power to promote the cause of Christian Science.

Poor Bro. Morrill seems to have lost all his friends, and being bankrupt in purse also, I allow him to occupy my office a few hours each day, hoping he may soon learn and realize that knowledge & understanding are better than faith and belief,

With a daily and sincere prayer for the promotion of Truth, I am yours always in the bonds of love and Christian Science
S. J. Avery

P. S. Mrs A, joins in love to the Blessed Teacher,

480.55.052
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Prof, Mary B. G. Eddy
Boston Mass.Expanded:Massachusetts
Most revered and beloved Teacher

Thanks for the announcement of Mass, Metaphysical College, which came duly to hand.

Oh! how I long to again sit at the feet of the great teacher.

While my engagements are such as do not permit me to join the class which convenes during the present month, to me C. S.Expanded:Christian Science is more desirable every day more precious, the "pearl that is above price,"Matt 13:45 ¶Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Matt 13:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. and although my advance may be slow, I trust it will prove sure & permanent, my house being founded on the rock, "Principle," I fear not even "though the rain descends & the floods come etc,"Matt 7:24 ¶Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: Matt 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. Matt 7:26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: Matt 7:27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. Luke 6:46 ¶And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Luke 6:47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: Luke 6:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. Luke 6:49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

Enclosed I send a letterEditorial Note: See 371.49.028. from the Secty' of the dear little C. S. A,Editorial Note: The Christian Scientist Association of Chicago was a branch of the Christian Scientist Association in Boston, Massachusetts. I am willing to do anything in my power to promote the cause of Christian Science.

Poor Bro. Morrill seems to have lost all his friends, and being bankrupt in purse also, I allow him to occupy my office a few hours each day, hoping he may soon learn and realize that knowledge & understanding are better than faith and belief,

With a daily and sincere prayer for the promotion of Truth, I am yours always in the bonds of love and Christian Science
S. J. Avery

P. S. Mrs A, joins in love to the Blessed Teacher,

 
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Chicago, Illinois See 371.49.028. The Christian Scientist Association of Chicago was a branch of the Christian Scientist Association in Boston, Massachusetts.