IN "No and Yes" by Mary Baker Eddy (p. 33) we find these words: "Self-sacrifice is the highway to heaven;" and surely every earnest traveler along the road of life, whether it seem smooth or rough, echoes these words. Those who learn to read the spiritual messages inscribed along the way gain self-abnegation and humility, and are glad to understand something of God's laws and their unfailing operation. They gratefully acknowledge their kinship with their fellow-men; and even the tiny creatures chirping in the woods and fields are full of interest to them. To Mrs. Eddy, knowing that the intent of all creation is to glorify God, there was no right sense too insignificant from which to gain a lesson. On page 515 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" she writes, "Patience is symbolized by the tireless worm, creeping over lofty summits, persevering in its intent."
One who loves mankind finds countless opportunities for service as he walks the highways and byways of life; and only as one helps others does he truly help himself. However small may be the kindly word or deed, it must needs make the whole world richer. Wordsworth wrote,
The daisy, by the shadow that it casts,
Protects the lingering dewdrop from the
sun.
