there were over three hundred applications from persons desiring to enter
the College, and applicants were rapidly increasing. Example had shown the
dangers arising from being placed on earthly pinnacles, and Christian
Science shuns whatever involves material means for the promotion of
spiritual ends.

In view of all this, a meeting was called of the Board of Directors of my
College, who, being informed of my intentions, unanimously voted that the
school be discontinued.

A Primary class student, richly imbued with the spirit of Christ, is a
better healer and teacher than a Normal class student who partakes less of
God's love. After having received instructions in a Primary class from me,
or a loyal student, and afterwards studied thoroughly Science and Health, a
student can enter upon the gospel work of teaching Christian Science, and
so fulfil the command of Christ. But before entering this field of labor he
must have studied the latest editions of my works, be a good Bible scholar
and a consecrated Christian.

The Massachusetts Metaphysical College drew its breath from me, but I was
yearning for retirement. The question was, Who else could sustain this
institute, under all that was aimed at its vital purpose, the establishment
of _genuine_ Christian Science healing? My conscientious scruples about
diplomas, the recent experience of the church fresh in my thoughts, and the
growing conviction that every one should build on his own foundation,
subject to the one builder and maker, God,--all these considerations moved
me to close my flourishing school, and the following resolutions were
passed:--

At a special meeting of the Board of the Metaphysical College
Corporation, Oct. 29, 1889, the following are some of the
resolutions which were presented and passed unanimously:--

WHEREAS, The Massachusetts Metaphysical College,
chartered in January, 1881, for medical purposes, to give
instruction in scientific methods of mental healing on a purely
practical basis, to impart a thorough understanding of
metaphysics, to restore health, hope, and harmony to man,--has
fulfilled its high and noble destiny, and sent to all parts of our
country, and into foreign lands, students instructed in Christian
Science Mind-healing, to meet the demand of the age for something
higher than physic or drugging; and

WHEREAS, The material organization was, in the beginning
in this insti