THAT the unrest and upheaval in the industrial, civic, and nationalistic affairs of today are due to ignorance in some form or other, is undoubtedly true. There is cause for rejoicing, however, that even in the midst of distressing experiences hopeful hearts may see enlightenment dawning on all nations.
Not only are there many advantages of a general and specific educational value being offered today for the individual and universal welfare of mankind, but there is also being unfolded to those ready and willing to seek it, a better spiritual understanding of God and man. In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs. Eddy states (p. 466): "The Science of Christianity comes with fan in hand to separate the chaff from the wheat. Science will declare God aright, and Christianity will demonstrate this declaration and its divine Principle, making mankind better physically, morally, and spiritually."
Because of apparent inability to cope with the world's existing conditions, and its ever-changing, ever-increasing demands for greater efficiency, there have been heard at times expressions of regret and even bitterness in regard to lack of opportunity, or lost opportunities, educational and otherwise. But righteous desire and effort can find their full compensation in the sweet assurance of God's constant, loving care. The Scriptures tell us, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Cannot we trust our heavenly Father to fulfill for each and every one of His children whatever is requisite for their well-being?
