Dear Church the daughter of Zion, and Easter joy

Hymn Note for hymn 200 (O daughter of Zion) tells of Mrs. Eddy’s love of the words of this hymn and connects it with the building of Christian Science Hall in Concord.  It points out that a whole chapter (V - pages 145 - 156) of Miscellany is devoted to Christian Science Hall. 

 

Also that in Miscellaneous Writings Mrs. Eddy writes “God hath indeed smiled on my church, – this daughter of Zion.”  Having never pondered what the phrase means, I am delighted to have this truth pointed out.

Now I need to re- read that chapter in Miscellany.

 

Joyce Voysey

 

Ed. It is so interesting that when one person mentions a phrase or point of interest, our interest is consequently aroused.  And so I have gone to Chapter V in Miscellany and read so many  interesting bits from Mary Baker Eddy's pen including a beautiful Easter Message 1902 on p. 155, which begins "Beloved Brethren: - May this glad Easter morn find the members of this dear church having a pure peace, a fresh joy, a clear vision of heaven here, - heaven within us, - and an awakened sense of the risen Christ."

 

Happy Easter everyone!  He is risen.