In his book "Twelve Years with Mary Baker Eddy," Irving C. Tomlinson says that the difficulties and obstructions which Mrs. Eddy encountered in establishing her Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Massachusetts, "on the basis upon which it now rests" were "numerous and severe" (p. 115). Then he adds, "Nevertheless, persuaded within herself that she was divinely led, the Founder stood her ground until at length the organization of the new church was found to be completely sanctioned and protected by law."
Reading this and pondering the fact that Mrs. Eddy stood her ground when she felt she was being divinely led, two earnest students of Christian Science were inspired to stand their ground in a business transaction by recognizing the complete, controlling power of God, divine Principle, in their affairs.
As agents, they were disposing of some land for an individual who was most desirous of making a quick sale since he had a payment to make on a loan, but there seemed many things to be done to clear the title. During this clearing process these students maintained that there is a law of God applicable to every situation. It is a just and equitable law, ever present and available. It governs and directs the thoughts of all and is manifested in daily affairs in wisdom, honesty, understanding, and co-operation. The students did not forget to pray (Luke 22:42), "Not my will, but thine, be done."
