Man is God's offspring, His witness and representative, the eternal expression of divine omniscience. Thus spiritual man, reflecting every quality of his immortal creator, eternally acknowledges the countless blessings bestowed by the one and only Father-Mother God. From the simple, "Thank you," of a child for human goodness received, to the heartfelt gratitude of an adult for deliverance from sickness, sin, and death, every expression of thanks is a step toward recognition of God, the Giver of all good.
In her writings our revered Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, refers to man as the ageless offspring of the Father-Mother God. We learn that it is the clear, peaceful, childlike vision that is needed, whether this spiritual vision is expressed by the eager spontaneity of a Sunday School pupil, by the serious enthusiasm of a college youth, or by the calm testimony of an adult.
Mrs. Eddy realized the importance and the necessity for the expression of gratitude by all, from those in early childhood to those of advanced maturity. In Sunday School the children are encouraged to relate instances of protection and to give God the credit. In many colleges, Christian Science Organizations are established in accordance with the Manual of The Mother Church by Mrs. Eddy, and the students hold meetings similar to the Wednesday testimony meetings held in all Churches of Christ, Scientist. During these meetings the college students testify to the solution found in Christian Science of past and current problems pertaining to studies and examinations, to injuries sustained in sports, personality clashes, financial difficulties, and to many other aspects of their daily life. The sincerity and outspoken gratitude of these young college students for blessings received through the application of Christian Science may well serve as an example to more mature church members who hesitate to testify in public.
