"If you could save only three of the world's best books from destruction, which three would you choose to save?" This question was asked over the radio one evening in northern California, and listeners were invited to write to the station, indicating their choice of the three best books. Of the 1730 ballots received, 1310 were found to include the Bible, which ranked first among those chosen. The dictionary came second; and the winner of the third place was "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy.
Not all would agree with the choice here indicated. Many would substitute other books for one or more of those selected. But it is certain that thousands throughout the world are gaining not only inspiration and enlightenment, but also practical assistance in working out the problems of human experience, through the study of the Bible and Science and Health.
One student found it profitable to ponder the meaning of the word "infinite," as found in these books. In the Bible is this verse by the Psalmist: "Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite." Mrs. Eddy uses the words "infinite" and "infinity" very frequently both in Science and Health and in her other published writings, and she emphasizes the importance of gaining a better understanding of the infinite. On page 265 of Science and Health she writes, "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."
