A Friend of the writer's, a student of Christian Science, who had been using and proving his new-found understanding of God, divine Principle, in his own experience for a number of years, decided that the time had come for him to identify himself publicly with the practice of Christian Science, and so he made application for a listing in The Christian Science Journal and took such additional action as seemed appropriate. Writing to his friend and teacher in Christian Science, who was one of the pioneers in our movement, the student informed him of the step which he had taken. The teacher replied in substance as follows: "I am glad that you have entered the field of eternal Life; there is nothing else to do."
As the demands of the new activity absorbed the student's interest, and the ever-widening circle of his devotions increasingly evidenced the power of the Word in regeneration and healing, the conviction grew that he had indeed entered the field of eternal Life and that for him, certainly, "there was nothing else to do." He had been touched by the divine impetus, discovering, as all students of this vital truth must discover sooner or later, that to be a Christian Scientist is the greatest privilege that can come to one in this or any age; that there is no higher ministry, no greater usefulness, no activity so rewarding.
Writing to the London Teachers' Association in 1903, Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, said, as recorded in "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany" (p. 253): "It rejoices me to know that you know that healing the sick, soothing sorrow, brightening this lower sphere with the ways and means of the higher and everlasting harmony, brings to light the perfect original man and universe. What nobler achievement, what greater glory can nerve your endeavor? Press on! My heart and hope are with you.
