CHRISTIAN SCIENCE IN THE WAR
derful thing he had ever heard about, that he had read and reread it, and having seen our sign, thought he would come in and see if he could obtain something more on the subject. The next day he returned and was disappointed not to find the French girl there. The Workers insisted on his coming in, knowing that the truth could not be withheld from his hungry heart. They talked together for an hour and it was wonderful, our Workers said, how the truth expressed itself so all could understand. He was loaned a copy of the French translation of Science and Health and shown how to study the lesson. When he left for the front a few days later, it was with a joyful heart and he subsequently wrote to the French girl:
“At home I read the daily lesson with the keenest interest and the greatest admiration, and here in the midst of danger my friends are ever wondering at my confidence and feel surprised when they see with what eagerness I study this Science which they know only by name.”
Our Worker was glad to be able to contribute 1000 francs towards a Band Fund which was being raised to serve with high-class music a permanent camp of 3000 to 5000 men. This camp was surrounded by the most unwholesome influences and the Commanding Officer himself subscribed 500 francs for the same purpose, so anxious was he to help his boys. He was most pleased with our assistance.
In September the first Workers were transferred to Paris and a second couple arrived in Tours in that month. By this time there had been established a lively organization, comfortably housed, with readers, pianist, soloist and usher for the services, and a customary attendance of thirty or more.
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