0.0 – Christian Science Publication Contents

  	                                  EXTRACT FROM A LETTER 

  	    The Rules and By-laws in the Manual of The First
 9	Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, originated not in
  	solemn conclave as in ancient Sanhedrim. They were
  	not arbitrary opinions nor dictatorial demands, such as
12	one person might impose on another. They were im-
  	pelled by a power not one's own, were written at differ-
  	ent dates, and as the occasion required. They sprang
15	from necessity, the logic of events, — from the immedi-
  	ate demand for them as a help that must be supplied to
  	maintain the dignity and defense of our Cause; hence
18	their simple, scientific basis, and detail so requisite to
  	demonstrate genuine Christian Science, and which will
  	do for the race what absolute doctrines destined for future
21	generations might not accomplish.