Accession: 683A.77.011
Editorial Title: Clara W. Johnson to Mary Baker Eddy, March 20, 1887
Author: Clara W. Johnson 
Recipient: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: March 20, 1887
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Clara W. Johnson on lined paper from Springfield, Missouri.
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Dear Mrs. Eddy.

I have been anxious to enter your classes for some timeAs Written:sometime, but have not been able to secure the means needful. I hope to do so soon. Every cent I earn is dedicated to Christian Science.

Could I enter the class in Obstetrics as soon as finishing the Primary course? I have been studying the Glorious truths of Science and HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy for more than five months and now feel as if every moment was wasted that is not devoted to Christian Science. I am determined to give my whole life to the work, and help proclaim the Glad tidings. Little did I dream (when I sent for your book) that you were inspired, and teaching the Way, the Truth, the LifeJohn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. , in a new tongueMark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; , revealing "The Living palpitating presence of Christ," You have already become My Dear Teacher, for I believe and love every word Christian Science teaches, Why is it that I do not come to the understanding of the science of being? How thankful I would be to be worthy to receive the blessing from the Father.

"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His rightousness and all things shall be added unto youMatt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. " I do hope I am an earnest seeker, and that the means to be one of your students will be given me. I shall try and sell my piano to hasten my coming. Could I go into the class in Theology, af ter finishing Obstetrics and the Primary course, And then after a year of practice go back for the Normal course. When does the next class commence?

I am a Christian Scientist in belief, I long to be one in understanding

Sincerely yours
Clara W. Johnson
683A.77.011
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Reproduced from the archive of The Mary Baker Eddy Library
Dear Mrs. Eddy.

I have been anxious to enter your classes for sometimeCorrected:some time, but have not been able to secure the means needfu [?] Unclear or illegible l. I hope to do so soon. Every cent I earn is dedicated to Christian Science.

Could I enter the class in Obstetrics as soon as finishing the Primary course? I have been studying the Glorious truths of Science and HealthEditorial Note: Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy for more than five months and now feel as if every moment was wasted that is not devoted to Christian Science. I am determined to give my whole life to the work, and help proclaim the Glad tidings. Little did I dream (when I sent for your book) that you were inspired, and teaching the Way, the Truth, the LifeJohn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. , in a new tongueMark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; , revealing "The Living palpitating presence of Christ," You have already become My Dear Teacher, for I believe and love every word Christian Science teaches, Why is it that I do not come to the understanding of the science of being? How thankful I would be to be worthy to receive the blessing from the Father.

"Seek first the Kingdom of God and hHis rightousness and all things shall be added unto youMatt 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. " I do hope I am an earnest seeker, and that the means to be one of your students will be given me. I shall try and sell my piano to hasten my coming. Could I go into the class in Theology, afr ter finishing Obstetrics and the Primary course, And then after a year of practice go back for the Normal course. When does the next class commence?

I am a Christian Scientist in belief, I long to be one in understanding

Sincerely yours
Clara W. Johnson
 
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