STUDYING the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, we find recorded the words and deeds of many people who, to a greater or less extent, proved themselves to be God's witnesses. But the greatest witness of all was Christ Jesus; and students of Christian Science may well consider the statement which he made to Pilate, as found in the gospel according to John: "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth." Recalling all that we know of Jesus' life, we see that not once did he fail in fulfilling his mission. He was, indeed, a perfect witness to the truth,—the truth about God and His creation, spiritual man and the spiritual universe. That he also knew the enduring quality of his testimony is evidenced by these words which he spake to his disciples: "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away."
In this age, Mrs. Eddy was the first witness to the Christ, Truth, or Christian Science; and she proved, beyond a shadow of doubt, by healing and teaching, that God is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. This she did before giving to the world the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." Since then, innumerable witnesses have proved, and are proving, the availability and reliability of this teaching to meet every need which presents itself in the round of daily living.
The opportunity to bear witness is presented to every individual. In fact, one is continually being a witness to good or to evil. The character of a witness is determined by the source or foundation of all testimony which he gives. With this thought before us. let us examine ourselves to find what our status is as witnesses. What are some of the requisites of a good witness, in other words, a witness for God? At once we see that intelligence is of prime importance; and there being but one source of intelligence, divine Mind, to the degree that we manifest or reflect the unerring wisdom of Mind are we truly witnessing for God, bearing testimony and furnishing proof to all who have eyes to see and ears to hear that there is one supreme, creative, governing power, who perfectly and continuously maintains His entire creation.
