TO spiritualized thought the Bible is a treasure-house from which are drawn wisdom and strength. Casual readers may fail to understand its meaning, but the sincere and patient heart finds reassurance and practical help in its pages, especially where one has found access to its limitless store of true riches through "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy.
The teachings of the Scriptures unfold to every one who is willing to give up thoughts and practices which are merely of the world or worldly. He who is willing to turn from selfishness will hear the voice of Truth, feel the influence of divine Love, and be lifted away from the thought and experience of evil. But there are progressive steps to be taken in human experiences, as indicated in the following passage from Proverbs, couched in the metaphorical style so characteristic of Scriptural teaching: "Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house."
Some of the meanings of this passage are obvious. Is the individual investigator and student of Christian Science grateful for comparatively small beginnings? He should be, for he has turned his attention to a spiritual teaching, the purport of which reverses the testimony of error and reveals truth. In his thoughtful self-examination and sincere prayer, he is dealing with the minutiae of his every experience.
