One of the things for which I am most grateful is the inspired meaning of Church which we are taught in Christian Science. During the last few years I have come to realize that, as Mrs. Eddy says in the second part of her definition of "Church" (Science and Health, p. 583), "The Church is that institution, which affords proof of its utility and is found elevating the race, rousing the dormant understanding from material beliefs to the apprehension of spiritual ideas and the demonstration of divine Science, thereby casting out devils, or error, and healing the sick."
My dormant understanding having been aroused, I gradually came to see that Church, which Mrs. Eddy defines in its spiritual sense as "the structure of Truth and Love; whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle" (ibid.), as well as the kingdom of God, is within us, absolutely independent of a material sense of number, environment, or personality. God can work His purpose out in a small group of Christian Scientists as well as in a large church. This understanding is a great joy to me and a source of blessing.
Through the study of Christian Science, all kinds of problems have been solved: examinations have been passed easily, minor ills overcome, harmonious relations established with co-workers, and supply received.
