ONE of the joys resulting from the study of Christian Science is this, that it offers a career or calling to all. It would seem sometimes as though humanity were divided into those who think they have too much to do and those who think they have too little; those who are straining to fulfil the arduous duties seemingly imposed upon them and those who ask themselves what they are good for, what their purpose in life can be, or what their career or calling. Christian Science meets this situation in a most satisfactory manner by pointing out the privilege of doing the works enjoined by Jesus upon his followers. It repeats the words of the Master, "Heal the sick, . . . and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you."
This doing of the works differentiates Christian Science from other religious systems, especially from the beliefs of scholastic theology. With what joy this calling of scientific Christianity has been received by the puzzled, doubting multitudes, may be judged from reading the testimonies in The Christian Science Journal and the Christian Science Sentinel, or from attending the Wednesday evening meetings in the Christian Science churches and societies. How often the statement appears, in one form or another, that Christian Science has enabled one to start life all over again, to obliterate the past; and, in the words of St. Paul, "forgetting those things which are behind," to "press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." If Christian Science had done nothing more for the world than to offer a calling to waiting hearts and minds, it would have earned the eternal gratitude of mankind. Christian Science calls not only those who are stagnating for want of work, but also those who are esteemed busy and successful according to worldly standards.
Much of this activity, however, is false if not injurious. Much of it consists in running around blindly, in a constantly narrowing circle, or in accumulating possessions which are not really wanted, or in being driven by ill-defined motives along lines of endeavor which only lead to blank walls of disappointment and disillusion. The calling of Christian Science comes to people of all classes and occupations, to those who are reckoned useful among their fellow men and to those who are accused of being useless and burdensome. It urges all to learn to be about their Father's business, to seek His kingdom first of all, with the full assurance that all their needs will be supplied. It whispers into the ear willing to listen, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
