First Church of Christ, Scientist, War Relief Committee

Name: Christian Science War Time Activities — Helping Halifax
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“Christian Science War Time Activities — Helping Halifax”, is a work by First Church of Christ, Scientist, War Relief Committee. It explores elements such as Halifax, Boston and supplies.

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“ Both city and Red Cross hurried to The Mother Church officials.
On schedule time that train pulled away from Boston loaded with the workers, supplies and money of the Church of Christ, Scientist, with doctors and medicines from the city of Boston and with nurses and supplies from the Red Cross.
Where has there been a more splendid sinking of human belief and opinion, of religious and personal prejudice, the forgetting of all revilings and enmities, in the bigger, nobler, holier faith in a common humanity? ”

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“ With all its horror and terrific toll, the world war brings its good, its softer tones and better aims.
When the explosion occurred at Halifax with its tremendous loss of life and havoc wrought about the city, the Christian Science society at Boston jumped into the breach with practical aid.
Its directors chartered a special train to Halifax, took along $10,000 in cash raised from their members, and loaded it down with clothing, food and necessary supplies. The Red Cross and some charitable organizations had desired to take the same steps but were unable to secure transportation. ”

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“ Do soldiers in the trenches stop to question by what faith their comrades seek to enter heaven? When facing death do they inquire the church to which the other fellow belongs? They only know that he is one of them—their fellow man. ”

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“ And with the war comes tolerance of other men's ideals, the love that grows from common cause. With back to wall, with heads held high in righteousness, we all must face the foe that threatens liberty. ”

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“ I am so grateful to the Directors of The Mother Church for their beautiful and generous response to the cry for help from Halifax. It is an inspiration for me to work better.”
The Christian Science Board of Directors wired the Relief Committee that they would supply a fully equipped field kitchen, with four men, and also food if needed. In view of the improved conditions, this offer could not be accepted, but the chairmen of the different committees in Halifax expressed their deep appreciation for the offer. ”

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“ The old ladies have lost so many things dear to them from old associations, as well as much that was useful, and have been so brave, cheerful, and courageous all through, that we are rejoiced to be able, through your munificent and most thoughtful gift, to make up to them their personal losses. ”

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“ A collection taken in the mother Christian Science church in Boston last Sunday for the Halifax relief fund, in answer to an appeal, elicited the splendid response of $4693.14. Special appeals were made in Port Arthur last Sunday in the Christian Science church, and when the returns are all in it is expected that $50 will be forthcoming from this small coterie of generous people.
Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, December 18, 1917
Sorrow and suffering are often the mellowing influence required to drive the steel from the hearts of men. ”

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“ On behalf of the Committee of Management of the Old Ladies' Home, I thank you for the kind gift of one hundred dollars towards the equipment of our kitchenette, and fifty dollars towards the support and comfort of Mrs. ”

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