"My books and teachings maintain but one conclusion and statement
of the Christ and the deification of mortals.

"Christ is individual, and one with God, in the sense of divine
Love and its compound divine ideal.

"There was, is, and never can be but one God, one Christ, one
Jesus of Nazareth. Whoever in any age expresses most of the spirit
of Truth and Love, the Principle of God's idea, has most of the
spirit of Christ, of that Mind which was in Christ Jesus.

"If Christian Scientists find in my writings, teachings, and
example a greater degree of this spirit than in others, they can
justly declare it. But to think or speak of me in any manner as a
Christ, is sacrilegious. Such a statement would not only be false,
but the absolute antipode of Christian Science, and would savor
more of heathenism than of my doctrines.

"MARY BAKER EDDY."

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[_The Globe_, Toronto, Canada, January 12, 1895]

[Extract]

CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS

DEDICATION TO THE FOUNDER OF THE ORDER OF A BEAUTIFUL CHURCH AT
BOSTON--MANY TORONTO SCIENTISTS PRESENT

The Christian Scientists of Toronto, to the number of thirty, took part in
the ceremonies at Boston last Sunday and for the day or two following, by
which the members of that faith all over North America celebrated the
dedication of the church constructed in the great New England capital as a
testimonial to the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Rev. Mary
Baker Eddy.

The temple is believed to be the most nearly fire-proof church structure on
the continent, the only combustible material used in its construction
being that used in the doors and pews. A striking feature of the church is
a beautiful apartment known as the "Mother's Room," which is approached
through a superb archway of Italian marble set in the wall. The furnishing
of the "Mother's Room" is described as "particularly beautiful, and blends
harmoniously with the pale green and gold decoration of the walls. The
floor is of mosaic in elegant designs, and two alcoves are separated from
the apartment by rich hangings of deep green plush, which in certain lights
has a shimmer of silver. The furniture frames are of white mahogany in
special designs, elaborately carved, and the upholstery is in white and
gold tapestry. A superb mantel of Mexican onyx with gold decoration adorns
the south wall, and before the hearth