We hear a great deal today about civil defense and the careful thought that is being given to ways and means by which men may protect themselves and others from the destructive forces of materialism which have been unleashed by human knowledge and invention. While it is undoubtedly right that governments should seek means to safeguard their peoples from such dangers, there is only one way by which the individual can be guaranteed absolute protection and safety, and that is by his seeking refuge in the sanctuary of Spirit, God.
Our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, writes in the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 83), "Mortals must find refuge in Truth in order to escape the error of these latter days." The Psalmist also recognized this fact when he wrote (Ps. 57:1), "Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast."
How shall we find refuge in Truth? By consistently and progressively abandoning all belief of life in matter, by refusing to give reality to its claims to power, substance, and intelligence, and by gaining a positive, scientific understanding of life in and of Spirit and making it practical in our human experience. To do this we must become conscious of the true nature and substance of man.
