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by Mark TwainOctober 30th, 2023
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A Supreme Church. At Boston. Branch Churches. All over the world One Pastor for the whole of them: to wit, her book, Science and Health. Term of the book's office—forever. In every C.S. pulpit, two “Readers,” a man and a woman. No talkers, no preachers, in any Church-readers only. Readers of the Bible and her books—no others. No commentators allowed to write or print.
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A Supreme Church. At Boston. Branch Churches. All over the world One Pastor for the whole of them: to wit, her book, Science and Health. Term of the book's office—forever.


In every C.S. pulpit, two “Readers,” a man and a woman. No talkers, no preachers, in any Church-readers only. Readers of the Bible and her books—no others. No commentators allowed to write or print.


A Church Service. She has framed it—for all the C.S. Churches—selected its readings, its prayers, and the hymns to be used, and has appointed the order of procedure. No changes permitted.


A Creed. She wrote it. All C.S. Churches must subscribe to it. No other permitted.


A Treasury. At Boston. She carries the key.


A C.S. Book—Publishing House. For books approved by her. No others permitted.


Journals and Magazines. These are organs of hers, and are controlled by her.


A College. For teaching C.S.



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