"A CITY that is set on an hill cannot be hid." Standing on the steps of the Sanatorium of The Christian Science Benevolent Association at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, one is forcefully reminded of these words of Christ Jesus. High on Single Tree Hill, it may be seen from a great distance, and its lights penetrate afar the darkness of night, even as the healing work practiced there penetrates the gloom of error and dispels it with far-reaching effects that extend into many parts of the world.
This, one of the institutions approved by our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, is doing a vast amount of good that is unknown to the casual observer, and is an activity for which Christian Scientists may be sincerely grateful. A guest there is immediately conscious of the sense of peace and order within, the demonstration of careful, accurate thinking on the part of those in charge. Beauty, comfort, and convenience are expressed everywhere. Even the graceful arrangement of the cut flowers, which are to be seen every day, expresses intelligence and harmony. One sees manifested in all of the appointments of the Sanatorium an understanding of Mrs. Eddy's words, "Beauty is a thing of life, which dwells forever in the eternal Mind and reflects the charms of His goodness in expression, form, outline, and color" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 247).
The atmosphere of this home is made possible by the faithful daily work of the associates, and by obedience to the necessary, wise requests made of each guest upon entering. One of these requests, which is helpful to all, emphatically discourages discussion of discord. How quickly the world would become happier and healthier if this were a universal rule! One who neither discusses error nor listens to such discussions, except as may be needful or helpful, may claim the promise, "To him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God."
