I was interested in the question–and–answer column in the November Journal [p. 8] regarding the relation between the Bible verse "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (James 4:8) and Mrs. Eddy's statement in Science and Health "The intercommunication is always from God to His idea, man" [p. 284]. I feel that these two statements are very much related. For example, if we wish to communicate with someone, it is necessary to go near to them to hear what they have to say. It may be to call them on the phone, to approach them in a church lobby, or to cross a street to talk. So as we draw our thoughts to God, we will be able to hear the Christ message He is communicating to His idea, man.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, US
Thanks, Mr. Bergenheim, for sharing those supportive letters sent to The Christian Science Monitor [November, p. 16]. What came to me when I read the word undivided—from the Monitor's mission statement, "to spread undivided the Science that operates unspent [The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 353]—was the phrase "without seam or rent" [Science and Health, p. 242] and the quality of consistency underlying the Monitor. From the time of its inception, its operation has been based on ideas, not dollars; its quality of thought, not the figures appearing on its financial statements year after year. Our focus is on the spiritual ideas, and the integrity of its news, which never runs out. The marvel of it all is that many of those who have no idea about Christian Science have at least heard of The Christian Science Monitor.
