"To-day, as oft, away from sin
Christ summons thee!
Truth pleads to-night: Just take Me in!"
In the poem "Christ and Christmas," written by Mary Baker Eddy, the illustration "Truth versus Error," which accompanies the lines quoted above, merits careful consideration. Truth is represented as standing at the door of a home gently knocking for admission. Within is a scene of convivial celebration. None give heed, save two children standing near the window, whose whole attention is centered upon the Stranger at the door. The picture portrays the value of cultivating the childlike qualities of humility, purity, and expectancy, in order that thought may be prepared to receive the Christ, Truth.
Centuries ago, the majority of people living in Bethlehem failed to appreciate the spiritual significance of the great event taking place in their midst, and no room was found in the inn for the coming of the babe Jesus.
