Accession: A10631
Editorial Title: Draft of “Science versus Mesmerism”
Author: Mary Baker Eddy 
Date: 1883 - archivist estimate
Manuscript Description: Handwritten by Mary Baker Eddy on unlined paper.
Editorial Note: This is a draft of “Science versus Mesmerism,” published in the December 1883 issue of The Christian Science Journal.
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Science versus Mesmerism

The basis of Christian Science is one Mind to govern man and that one God and thou shalt have no other gods,Ex 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying, Ex 20:2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Ex 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. no other minds

The basis of mesmerism is minds many and one mind controllingAs Written:controling another with full liberty and ability to do evil as well as good

The basis of Christian Science is thou shalt not steal thou shalt not kill thou shalt not commit adulteryEx 20:13 Thou shalt not kill. Ex 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. Ex 20:15 Thou shalt not steal. because thou canst not the law of God is written on your heart that makes it as impossible as to commit suicide

The basis of mesmerism is Thou shalt steal thou shalt kill thou shalt commit adultery As Written: adultry because thou canst and the law of God has not ruled out the temptation to do this

The basis of Christian Science is As ye would that others should do unto you do ye even soMatt 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Luke 6:31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Never try to influence another's As Written: anothers thoughts only as you would help their bodies If a man should fall in the street assist him up but let his limbs alone if they can bear him Never with a sinister motive or sordid desire go to another's As Written: anothers thoughts Such is a mental malpractice that works out its own damnation It shuts out God's presence and power It stops all inspiration from on high that alone enables you to be a Christian scientist after having gained the letter of Truth

The basis of mesmerism is matter not Spirit and do unto others what ye would not have them do unto you

Take advantage of your basis for God is not required to do your work but the flesh and devil are and they tell you how to do it And how to make it appear at the same time that the good are working out your evil, and close the eyes of an individual so tight that nothing but Christian Science can open them to see the ghastly crime and who has done it

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By the Editor

Science and versus Mesmerism

The basis of Christian Science is one Mind to govern man and that one God and thou shalt have no other gods,Ex 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying, Ex 20:2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Ex 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. no other minds

The basis of mesmerism is minds many and one governing mind controlingCorrected:controlling another with full liberty and ability to do evil as well as good

The basis of Christian Science is thou shalt not steal thou shalt not kill thou shalt not commit adulteryEx 20:13 Thou shalt not kill. Ex 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. Ex 20:15 Thou shalt not steal. because thou canst not the law of God is written on your heart that makes it as impossible as to commit suicide

The basis of mesmerism is Thou shalt steal thou shalt kill thou shalt commit adultry Corrected: adultery because thou canst and the law of God has not ruled out the temptation to do this

The basis of Christian Science is As ye would that others should do unto you do ye even soMatt 7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. Luke 6:31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. Never try to influence another's mind anothers Corrected: another's thoughts only to as you would help their bodies If a man should fall in the street go to his assistance him up but let his limbs alone when if they can bear him Never with a sinister motive or sordid desire go to anothers Corrected: another's thoughts Such is a mental malpractice that works out your its own damnation It shuts out God's presence and power It stops all inspiration from on high that alone enables you to be a Christian scientist after having gained the letter of Truth

The basis of mesmerism is matter not Spirit and do unto others what ye would not have them do unto you

Take advantage of your basis for God is not required to do your work but the flesh and devil are and they can tell you how to do it And how to make it appear at the same time that the good are working out your evil, and close the eyes of an individual so tight that nothing but Christian Science can open them to see the ghastly crime and who has done it

 
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