Pulpit and Press

This volume gathers a series of sermons, newspaper excerpts, and personal reflections that chronicle the first three decades of a new religious movement founded in the mid‑1860s. Presented as a tribute to the children who helped fund its early work, the collection offers a window into the hopes, challenges, and public reception the movement faced as it grew. The author’s own voice threads through each piece, providing both a historical record and a devotional guide for readers interested in the origins of this faith.

Central to the writings is the conviction that illness and suffering are not simply physical conditions but expressions of the mind, and that truth, love, and spiritual insight can restore health and bring lasting peace. Using vivid biblical imagery and contemporary references—such as the turmoil of distant wars—the author urges listeners to turn inward, to recognize the “temple” of spirit within themselves, and to defend it with faith. The book thus serves both as an early testimony of a burgeoning spiritual community and as an invitation to explore its core belief that the power of mind can shape reality.