NATIONAL prosperity and individual progress are usually contemporary, and this explains in some degree the adjustment and regulation of the various factors and elements which go to make up modern civilization.
Christ Jesus taught, by precept and example, that the law of God is applicable to the satisfactory solution of every problem in human experience, thus insuring permanent progress along moral, physical, and spiritual lines, not only for the individual, but for the whole world. God's law of adjustment, in constant active operation, as applied in human affairs, expresses three distinct functions, namely, correction, prevention, and protection—the essential correction of false beliefs, misconceptions, and misunderstanding, through the substitution of exact truth; the subsequent prevention of a repetition of erroneous experiences; and the consequent protection of inherent and sacred rights and privileges. To assist in meeting such definite requirements of human progress, Mrs. Eddy established the Christian Science Committee on Publication as an integral part of her organization, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts. The corrective, preventive, and protective effects of divine law, as expressed through this activity, which includes the work of the local Committees on Publication, exert a mighty influence for good throughout the entire round of human experience. They constitute a vital factor in the demonstration and preservation of universal well-being, and help to promote peace and good will among men and nations.
The fact that provision has been made by our Leader for the perpetual functioning of the Committees on Publication clearly indicates that Mrs. Eddy considered this activity to be essential to the successful operation of the Christian Science organization in its world-wide mission of redemption and healing. Consequently, neither design nor neglect can hinder the activity from functioning as intended, any more than impotent error can prevent the individual from successfully applying the truth to solve his particular problems. Thus a consideration of some of the aspects involved should be of interest to all.
