On a number of occasions when I have introduced Christian Science to someone through Mrs. Eddy's definitive book on the subject, Science and Health, the person has later commented, often with some awe in his or her voice, "Do you people realize what you have?"
Sometimes I wonder, Do we? Do we, as Christian Scientists, really appreciate the tremendous gift—and responsibility—our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, has entrusted to us? Frankly, this is a question I have been asking of myself quite a bit lately. It's not that I'm ungrateful for Christian Science. I am grateful, as no doubt every sincere Christian Scientist is.
But haven't you felt that the remarkable challenges of these times, both to us personally and to our Church, are demanding something more of us? Something extraordinary? A need for greater dedication? A need for more genuine self-purification and devotion to God? Many Christian Scientists are feeling an urgency in their metaphysical work. More than ever they are seeing that the spirituality of what they think and do counts immensely, not only in their own lives but in promoting the spiritual welfare of mankind. This recognition has brought about a renewed dedication to the healing practice and is revitalizing many branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, Christian Science Societies, and Christian Science college organizations.
