ONE of the wondrous aspects of mountain climbing is the glory of the view from an uppermost point. Spiritual perfection is the view and the goal that mankind is constantly, though often unconsciously, seeking. Christian Science aids humanity to gain this view through the understanding of man's true spiritual status as the reflection of God. This understanding will bring progressively into one's present experience the good that all men so earnestly desire.
These encouraging words of Mrs. Eddy inspire all who are daily praying and working to see their real nature (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 206): "Beloved students, you have entered the path. Press patiently on; God is good, and good is the reward of all who diligently seek God. Your growth will be rapid, if you love good supremely, and understand and obey the Way-shower, who, going before you, has scaled the steep ascent of Christian Science, stands upon the mount of holiness, the dwelling-place of our God, and bathes in the baptismal font of eternal Love."
As one studies the Bible and the writings of Mrs. Eddy and persistently puts into daily practice the truths they contain, false beliefs are put off, and divine ideas, which heal and bless, are welcomed into consciousness. One's life becomes more harmonious, physical discord gives way to wholeness, and joyous expectancy of good replaces fearful foreboding. One is thus seeing the view—spiritual perfection—and is witnessing the healing results in human experience.
