From a local standpoint, we see the cause of Christian Science advancing; yet at no period of its history have more weighty responsibilities devolved upon its alleged adherents than at the present,— no time when God's demand was more imperative to separate ourselves, to show our colors, and come forth boldly to face the enmity which is biting at the heel of Truth.
One marked feature in this outlook is the rising up of false prophets and teachers on every hand, as of old, seducing the people; defamers, blasphemers, deceivers, adulterating the Truth,—of whom, we regret to acknowledge, not a few once held rank with us, who are now careering forth under the name of Christian Science, | boasting that they have shared bountifully of our loving teacher's instruction and counsel, which leads into the understanding of Christ,—the Truth, the Way and the Life,—which makes their error the more deceptive and dangerous. Hence, they make a loud demand for exposure, for the safety of the people. In Galatians vi. 7, the apostle gives heed: "Be not deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."
To meet the issue, it behoves every loyal student, wherever located, to gather into the fold of Truth, and putting on the whole armor, come forward boldly to the conflict. Do we realize the position? Or are we slumbering, and do not see the Cause of Freedom which is at stake here, even the liberty of the Children of God? its claims contested, its right of power and efficacy to heal denied? Awake, arise, O Israel of to-day! rally round our faithful Leader, and heed with her the call of Truth to plant its standard here in Boston, the headquarters of our mission work; and, since preaching is of God ordained to evangelize the world, meet the imperative demand for the same by prompt and vigorous effort to erect a church edifice; where, we confidently hope, according to divine order, will be proclaimed the Gospel fulness of Salvation, that will perpetuate the healing as well as saving power and efficacy of Grace.
The call comes alike to all, students and members of the Churches of Christ (Scientist) over our land, to share in this grand co-operative movement, as workers together with God in accomplishing this result. The Scriptures declare: "But ye have the Mind of Christ;" which virtually establishes the interest one in common, together with the means more or less abundant to perfect its use; and while none has aught which they did not receive, it gives no license, by moral right, to withhold what God demands for usury.
The prophet speaks as to Israel of old: "Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns." Let us heed the voice of wisdom, and give not grudgingly of time or money, as the case may be, to establish this glorious Truth of Christian Science,—destined to save the world from sin, sickness and death.
Mortals suppose they live without being good, when Goodness, or God, is the only real Life.
