Career in Christian Science
In 1890, after about four years of investigation and demonstration of his understanding of the Science of Christianity, Judge Hanna determined, as a matter wholly of religious conviction, to devote his life thereafter to aiding in extending this great boon to his fellow men, although without the remotest idea of how or where he should begin his new life. About this time a convention of Christian Scientists assembled in New York City under the auspices of the National Christian Science Association or NCSA. The NCSA was the organization of the students of Mary Baker Eddy. It would later be discontinued as an organization. The judge and his wife decided to attend. Before the close of the convention he received a call to take charge of a society of Christian Scientists in Scranton, Pennsylvania. After visiting the place he concluded to accept the call and there began his real work in Christian Science.
The Hannas continued to work in Scranton until, in 1892, Mrs. Eddy asked the judge to come to Boston and take up the position of Editor of the nine year old publication, the Christian Science Journal.
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