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July 21, 1908Ella and I were sitting here in Room 325 of the Lenox after breakfast this morning when the phone tinkled and I heard Mr. Stewart’s voice, as expected. “Can...
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Christian Science to me down to the present. Others asked me a few questions, but my case seemed well understood before I appeared, thanks to Ella’s full recital at her...
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mind: “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness” (see Psalms 84:10), but it turned out I did not have to do either.I was shown into the libr...
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see, I will have to let you know later what your next move will be. I will call you sometime this evening and let you know when I can see you tomorrow.” After a few more...
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affairs were fixed, and I explained that I have arranged so that I can be away long enough to determine whether the trial results in my filling the bill or otherwise. If...
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meal at an end. At table all were very kind to me and talked much about Colorado in general and Boulder in particular—and oil. They seem so interested in whatever has to...
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best be expressed by the one word love. This impression was confirmed and substantiated during the two years to follow.Our interview lasted for about five minutes, during which time she prepared me...
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Sunday, November 22, 1908Our talks when we gather in the library before and after meals, as well as at table, are just what any other Scientists [who are] up to date mig...
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hours each day, one in the morning, 9–10, two in the afternoon, 2–3 and 4–5; and one in the evening, 7:30–8:30. We then shut our doors and get down to hard work.The subj...
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both know that what you are doing and giving is not a sacrifice, but an offering.”As nearly as I can recall it, these are her words, and it has made me glad to know that...