IN our textbook. "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy tells us (p. 265), "Mortals must gravitate Godward, their affections and aims grow spiritual,—they must near the broader interpretations of being, and gain some proper sense of the infinite,—in order that sin and mortality may be put off." Our work in Christian Science is very far-reaching. It covers more than any merely personal need or condition, even while showing its effect in our most trivial affairs, because the source of its power lies wholly in the infinite.
It is interesting to see how reality is becoming more and more identified with the infinite in the thinking of to-day. With the realization of the presence of the infinite,—God,—all that is of a merely mortal nature is seen to be illusory. The understanding of His infinite presence must destroy all imperfection by the working of unfailing law, the law to which Paul referred when he said, "When that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." This is the only evolution recognized in Christian Science, —this unfolding in thought of the spiritual and eternal.
"Some proper sense of the infinite!" How fair life lies about us when lighted by such a gleam; and how sure we then are that we can never again lose the warmth and joy of God's presence! Jesus said, "Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up." And so, problems will come to us all, till divine Mind is found superior to every belief in the flesh. Just as long as we believe that matter or mortal mind can contribute in any way to the support of life and its harmonies, just so long will such problems seem to present themselves. The true freedom which any one realizes, has been won by the constant reversal of error through the understanding of the truth. Enough that with each fresh victory we have heard the gracious assurance, "Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee."
