The Washington herald., 1917-02-25
EVERY HUMAN NEED
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Christian Science Writer Discusses In
terestins Religious Topic.
In writing on the subject of Every
Human Need" In q recent issue OF the
Christian Science Sentinel. Willis f.
Gross, c. 8. B., says:
The ever-increasing desire to know
God and His way Is the hope Of humanity.
We say 'ever-increasing, because We be-
lieve there has been no time. IN recent
centuries at least, when there was more
sincere desire to know what God Is, or
greater willingness to forsake preconceiv-
ed opinions and inherited beliefs as to the
person and character Of the Supreme Be-
Ing. Men are no longer satisfied with
that concept Of God which gives merely
q reasonable assurance Of heaven be-
yond the grave to those who are found
worthy. They desire to know God as
present help in every time of need. II It
Is possible thus to know Him. They would
nave present proof that they are solving
bte's problems Alright and are so account
ed worthy. The desire to know God indi-
Gates desire for progress. A truer con-
cept OF the Supreme Being insures a
higher standard Of manhood. No matter
how high the standard, there will always
be found those who are faithfully striving
to reach the desired goal Even though
the end OF the Journey il not reached in
a day, every honest effort accomplishes
something and humanity Is blessed ac-
lcordingly.
The theorizing as to the nature and
character Of the Supreme Being has not
resulted in that practical concept Of God,
which satisfies the heart and mind and
creates an earnest desire to become God
like. Theories which are not proven true
may interest for a while. but they do not
satisfy. Through the honest recognition
Of what God does. humanity gains the
truer concept Of what He is. Believing
Him to be the cause OF that for which He
Is in no sense responsible. or failing to
recognize what He has done. has lessened
human faith or prevented its development.
II mortals would have moro confidence in
God, and experience the benefits OF an
Him, they must become more correct In
their conclusions as to what God does or
does not do.
A Thought from the Prophets.
''Moses and the prophets taught the
people by calling attention to the works
OF God. The psalmist clearly expressed
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all thine iniQuities; who healeth all thy
diseases; who redeemeth thy life from
destruction: who crowneth thee with low
ing kindness and tender mercies: who
Eatisfleth thy mouth with good things;
SO that thy youth Is renewed like the
eagles Jesus declared that q house d.
vided against itself cannot stand. He
claimed no ability or power to do any
thing Of himself. The works wrought
through him were the works OF God. His
whole life was filled with good works; he
sought to impress upon the people OF his
day. and future generations as well, that
God Is the author OF good only. Jesus
works were q rebuke to tho belief that
God makes men sick, for he healed all
manner Of diseases. Through him sinners
were converted, the dead were restored to
life. ard every kind OF discord was over
come. Thus he taught that Gods power
Is not the cause but the remedy for all
human Ills.
Christian Science makes It possible for
humanity to discriminate between what
God does and what He does not do. This
separation Of the tares and wheat is REIN
stating primitive Christianity, and the
practical results thereof are being realiz-
ed. Faith in Gods willingness and ability
to help grows stronger as one sees sick
ness. sin. and discord overcome through
acceptance Of the omnipotence and ever
presence of divine Love Humanity
realizes the great need OF q helper. but
how or where to fnd such an one 10 q
question not easily answered Mortals
have not doubted Gods power to help
SO much as they have questioned His
willingness to do SO. They hesitate to
rely on Him and trust all to His keeping,
because OF the fear that It may not be
His will to bestow the good desired
Chriu Gola hot a. ha.
already bestowed all god upon His
children, and that 1t only remains for
them to open their eyes and behold the
works OF the Lord
There Is one statement in Science and
Health which Is quoted more frequently
perhaps than any other. It Is this:
Divine Love always has met and al
ways will meet every human need (p.
49D. Who would attempt to estimate
the good that has been accomplished by
this simple declaration Of truth? The
helpless sick have been inspired with
hope; they have turned to God for help,
and he has healed them. The sinner,
earnestly desiring to be free. but bur-
dened with the weight of years Of sinful
indulgence, has been encouraged to make
one more effort, and is rewarded far be-
yond his greatest expectations. People
In every walk of life, in all conditions and
under all circumstances. have accepted
the truth of this inspiring utterance and
found help. And how different Is their
thought Of Godl
The Scope Of Love-.
"Only those who have found this saying
true in their lives can tell how much it
means. Every human need supplied is
the declaration. II these words are true.
what teaching can be so far reaching as
Christian Science? Mrs. Eddy has de-
fined Christian Science as the law OF
God. the law Of good. Interpreting and
demonstrating the Principle and rule OF
universal harmony fundamental Divine
Science, p. .. Not the principle and
rule OF harmony in some narrow, re-
stricted sense available to few. but the
Principle and rule OF universal harmony
to be discerned and understood by all
and to be applied successfully in all the
affairs Of life that tend to humanity's
good. Christian Science II indeed the
leaven which a woman took and hid In
three measures Of meal. and It was pro-
phesied that 1t should there remain until
the whole was leavened.