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Chapter 13: Mary Baker Eddy’s hymns, part 2

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE HYMNAL: HISTORY, HERITAGE, HEALING

Find out the fascinating background on four of Eddy’s prominent poems that were set to music as hymns.

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Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? "Age"

AUTHENTICATION

Learn about the complexities involved in verifying this document.

Reports of healing

From the Papers

Read examples of how the early church was accomplishing its mission.

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Building character and community—Christian Science Organizations at college and university

PODCAST — August 2025

Find out how Christian Science student and faculty groups have fostered healing and fellowship in a range of academic settings.

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Mary Baker Eddy's designation of the Christian Science pastor

Welcome to The Mary Baker Eddy Library

Since opening to the public in 2002, the Library has offered a place to explore the life, ideas, and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered and founded Christian Science—a pioneer whose work touched the fields of religion, health, and journalism.

The Library houses a rich and extensive collection of original materials that includes documents, art and historic artifacts, photographs, books, and audiovisuals that document the history of the church she founded, up to the present day.

Explore this website to learn about the Library’s programs, podcasts, exhibits, and archives. Ask us your questions…and read about our research.

Welcome to The Mary Baker Eddy Library

Video: “Mary Baker Eddy: A Life of Discovery”