This is the official website for The Christian Science Association of the Pupils of James K. Kyser, CSB located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here you will find a short biography of the man more commonly known as Kay Kyser, articles about Christian Science that were written by him, information about the Association, reports of healing through prayer, and a list of Association members who are happy to help people find prayerful solutions to their problems or help them with Christian Science nursing needs.
To contact the Association’s office for information, or if you are a class-taught Christian Scientist and would like to be a guest at our annual Association meeting, you may e-mail kysercsassoc@yahoo.com or call us at 919/782-6921. Members can log in for further Association information.
To learn about Christian Science, the method of prayer and spiritual healing that Kay Kyser loved, practiced, and taught for many years after he retired from being a Big Band leader and movie star, we recommend the following websites. Click on each to take you there:
ChristianScience.com
Christian Science JSH Online
The Daily Lift
The Mary Baker Eddy Library
TMC Youth information
The Christian Science Monitor
In all, Kay Kyser lived a remarkable life, full of laughter, joy and good works. In his entertainment career, he brought pleasure to millions. Later, with his philanthropic work and his tireless service to the Christian Science movement, he helped people’s lives at a more tangible level. His basic philosophy of good cheer and good deeds can be summed up nicely in the chorus of one of his hit songs, “Accentuate the Positive” (lyrics by Johnny Mercer, music written by Harold Arlen):
“You’ve got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don’t mess with Mister In-Between.
“You’ve got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith or pandemonium
Liable to walk upon the scene.”
Click to listen to Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate-The-Positive being played and sung by the Kay Kyser Orchestra