"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." Blessed are true thoughts; for they are in and of the Father, divine Mind. It was some years after learning of Christian Science before the writer awakened to the true value of thoughts, their nature and effects, and the need of watching that none but the pure among them found a listening ear. Healing from a so-called incurable disease had been accomplished during a few weeks' treatment, when Christian Science was first presented; but after five years of physical freedom a severe mental trouble presented itself, and with it, apparently, came the fear of every disease. It was at this time that the distinct nature of health-giving and joy-inspiring thoughts was revealed to her, and likewise an understanding of the opposite nature of down-dragging, disease-bringing thoughts. This heretofore slightly apprehended subject was the means of pointing the way to rapid progress in spiritual awakening.
It might be thought strange that a subject so much dwelt upon in Christian Science, the subject which is largely foundational in its teachings, should have been so dimly discerned. But is it not true that, although much joy and satisfaction may be gained from the first glimpse into the wondrous truths of Christian Science, a time comes when the heart-hunger for more light reveals the need of more accurate analysis of thought, before real progress can be made? Progress in Christian Science is always commensurate with right thinking; and as we understand the nature of right thoughts and lay hold upon them, we bring into our experience the joy and peace of their holy ministry; we lose the suffering attendant upon the entertainment of evil suggestions.
God is all there is; and He is divine Mind. To know God, then, is to know His thoughts; and to abide with His thoughts is to find peace and heaven, health and holiness. His thoughts, or true thoughts, necessarily partake of the divine nature and bring the blessings of God to mankind. A pure thought is most precious. Entertaining a true thought we stand in the presence of God, live consciously in divine Life, and find home and heaven. Let any one cherish a beautiful thought to the exclusion of all else for even one day, and behold the marvelous results!
