Editorials

In the eighth chapter of John are these words of Jesus: "Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go. " The record of Jesus concerning himself was true because it bore witness to that which is—spiritual being.

The new student of Christian Science, as he considers its teaching of the unreality of matter, is sometimes apprehensive that his progress in Science may wipe out the things he has held dear and leave a kind of emptiness in their place. The truth is, however, that progress in the demonstration of Christian Science has just the opposite effect, as Mary Baker Eddy indicates in the following words ( Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p.

It is frequently stated in testimonies given by those who have been healed through the application of Christian Science that their healing resulted from repeating "the scientific statement of being," which may be found on page 468 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. The reason for this is readily seen when it is understood that this statement contains the essential spiritual facts upon which the Science of being is based.

It is evident in Christian Science that what is required for the improvement of any human condition is a change of mental standpoint. Mortals believe that they live in a material body, and that they must gain their knowledge of the universe through senses belonging to this body.

" The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works," said Jesus. In these words did he identify himself with God, and at the same time set forth his words and works as one.

Mary Baker Eddy , the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, makes use in her writings of many terms as synonyms for God. Perhaps, however, those most frequently read and quoted by students of Christian Science are the ones used by Mrs.

In the teachings of Christian Science, as set forth by Mary Baker Eddy, there is revealed not only the scientific nature of divine fatherhood, but that also of motherhood. Thus are explained the lines in the first chapter of Genesis.

Men everywhere have accorded a high place to Christ Jesus as a teacher, and he has inspired the love and devotion of his followers as no one else ever did, but it is obvious in the light of Christian Science that even among earnest Christians his teaching has commonly been undervalued. It is capable of blessing them more than they have known.

Are we listening to the law of God or human will and opinion? When we lean on divine Principle for guidance, we find healing solutions for every problem.

It is well known that persuasion has had virtually no part in the rapid spreading of Christian Science over the world. Its students have seen that mere urging of others to adopt it is neither desirable nor needful.