The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-16

Because Of the remarkable adaptnbiiity
Of Christian Science to the most varied
circumstances Of life. we need no grand
and inspiring opportunities To become
fruitful, to AFFORD exercise in full. OF the
Lovs-Strsneth accompanying its Light.
Having gained some OF Its truths. an
hour cannot psss In a practical life. In
which opportunity docs not occur for
their direct application. Are We anx-
iously concerned about the days busi-
nsssi Affirm and stand by the reisning
Truth that she only really good IL spirit
ual; that no mundane. adverse oircum-
stance 10 able to lessen that good by one
iota. Indeed, In It's tendency eventually
to replace physioal, material effort--to
gain the upsninsble-b reoeptivity Of
the Principle of Life, adverse oircum-
stance" may expand the sense OF Infinite
Good. This Is Love indeed. and therefore
blessed. In employment unconeeniaL
irksomsf In the understanding bestowed
by Christian Science. employment"
upfolds into the new and gloriors pur-
poss Of eniarging the consciousness OF
Loves dwelling. "Love sunereth long"
and this Is patience; 30 the seemingly
mean occupation thus acceptably dedi
GATED becomes bsilowed- becomes new
work Offering direct opportunity for gain
ing the Kingdom, Love. in tho doing of
good to othsrs; and 1t affords that op-
portunity amply ~ could the most
"briliiant opsning' In the worlds pos
session. Loves work Is never lost, 1t
invariably fulflls its mission; and its
SUCCESS. In low or high estate. is in direct
proportion to its measure. The widows o
mite, estimated by the love that called 1t
forth, was enhanced both In value and
usefulness far beyond princely sums be-
slowed by loyeiess opulsuoe. In this
find We boundlsss enoouragemsnt; since.
whatever our circumstance. We all may
love. Knowing its reward OF accomplish
ment to tc sure, we may press on to gain
a devotion untiring. even In afiiict.on.
This practical application further reveals
the wondrous good achieved by some
leader In life's activity, to have been the
ripened fruit Of purpose long maturing
through sslf-denial in obscurity. or in
small beginnings at truly living In love;
conditions most favorable to its symmst-
riosl, vigorous development In our con-
sciousness. In loves infinite justice.
we gain what we work out; and no
power in ths universe proves able to
pluck what We have wrought from out
the hand of Real Being.
In Christian Scisnon II We really de-
sire II, we may enter at onoe upon sue
csssfui living; TOR naught but wilful sin
can prevent our realizing and exercising
Love Divine; no circumstance can pre-
vent our blessing all with Love inf.
nitely superior 10 the indulgent, short
sighted manifestation 30 often taking In
vain its potent name. Love that 10 Love
--sven though tor brief season il should
seem rad If vengeance. can exist for no
other purpose than 10 heal and bless.
Love, In Christian Science Is satisfying.
In any station. ut eny work, there is no
difficulty in being satisfied with loves
ncomparable rewsrI, IL so bs ws rely
uron its reality and completeness before
We come into its realization. This is the
step out OF sense into Soul that tries
our faith, which needs be like Abraham's; {;
and IL surely leads to that later Jealiza-
ton wherein We know immeasurable
Good that removes from consciousness
oil pride. ali relisncs upon finite self.