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NOTES FROM THE FIELD

From the February 1892 issue of The Christian Science Journal


It has been proven to me in the last few weeks, that if we have "named the name of Christ," we must rely upon the knowledge it brings, under all circumstances. Men came to wire the house for electric lights one Wednesday, accomplishing very little that day. A member of the family gave out the thought, "It's an awful job; if they get through this week, they will do well." I heard them tell how long it took at this place, and that; three days to get into a cellar — and we were wanting a light by the furnace. Thursday morning it flashed upon me: It's Mind that plans, it's Mind that executes; there are no obstructions in Mind. I could see those men as tools guided by the one Intelligence. Before night, the work was done. We were wired to the cellar and to the most remote part of the house.

Two men came to place a damper in the kitchen range. I happened in the kitchen after they had been working a long time, and found them in what they called a "tight place,"— drilling out screws that were burned in. "The whole top of the range has got to come off! Here is another screw to drill out! can't finish tonight." Again the true thoughts did the work. Instantly that screw turned, and the top of the range could be sprung enough to slide the damper into place. Everything was back, and men were gone in a very few minutes.

It seems to me, if we do not acknowledge the one Power at all times, error will accumulate faster in our consciousness, than in the consciousness of those who do not say, "We see." Of course I should not expect such returns from everything mortal mind might claim as necessary; but, no matter what the senses say, it is Mind that plans, and Mind that executes.—

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