The St. Joseph observer., 1917-10-20

sage OF definite good when interpret
ed rightly, and that this right inter-
probation is bringing to him glad and
infinite meanings.
Early Study by .lIrs. Eddy
In her work. "Rttrospection and
Introspection." speaking of The
Great Discovery" cpa 2D, Mrs. Eddy
informs us that in the year 1865 she
was healed of an IHness, the result
of an injury. which neither medicine
nor surgery could !, reach. At that
time she withdrew from society for
a period OF three years. in order that
she might search the Scriptures. seek
ing to know how she had been healed,
for she realized that her healing was
related to a divine fact or spiritual
law During this neriod, she informs
US. the Bible was her only textbook;
it answered her questions as to how
she had been healed; and the Scrip
lures had for her a new meaning, in
which she apprehended the spiritual
import of Jesus teachings and DEM
onstrations.
Bible Studied Consistently
1t is a recognized fast that Chris
tian Science has made more Bible
students than any other single cause
in ancient or modern times, and the
Christian Scientist is the most active.
consistent, and happy student of the
Bible to be found anywhere in the
world. He is making a daily study of
the Word in conjunction with "Sci-
ence and Health with Key to the
Scriptures" and Is doing this not be-
cause of any bounden duty on his
part but because he has found that
he is better morally, physically, spir-
itually, and in every way, as the re-
suit OF such procedure.
Under these circumstances It would
be most incongruous indeed IL the
Christian Scientist was not found IA
miliar with his Bible, constantly re-
lating its passages TO his daily exper-
fences, making use OF such references
and passages in giving point and en-
phasis in the illustration OF meanings
which might not be so well made in
any other language.
DIscovcrer and Founder Established
Place OF Bible
If Mrs. Eddys Work had consisted
only in establishing the place and use
of the Bible in this incomparao ole
manner. she would be, considered a
most remarkable woman indeed, and
one to whom humanity would render
a tribute of love and respect.
Grateful Muititudes
In addition to this there are hum
dreds Of thousands of men and wom-
en- and children throughout the world
who have been healed Jof their sick
ness and pain, healed OF their sorrow
and grief, healed of their sin and
misery, because Mrs, Eddy has been
a citizen OF the world. (See Science
and Health. And II Is not strange
thing that these who have been thus
healed should treasure with sincere
gratiture the gift of Christian Science
which this kind friend and geutle
woman has laid upon the altar of hu-
manity.
characteristics of Giving
If there is one word which might
more than another indicate something
of the character and purpose of Mrs.
Eddy, l think it might be the word
giving. Mrs. Eddy was always ready
and willing to give to a cause that
was worthy. Above all, she was al
ways giving, giving, giving of the gift
OF Christian Science which had been
so freely given to her. And in the
used "in extension of the religion OF
Christian Science" as taught by her,
she has accounted we'll for her stew
ardship, and given to humanity an
eternal legacy OF enduring love.
Simplicity and strength
Mrs. Eddy's faith and trust In God.
and her confidence in the ever-pres-
ence of divine Love was the simple
faith and trust and confidence OF a
little child. and this, together with
the courage. strength, and zeal OF
one who had caught the vision OF a
great purpose. made her the mos:
tender and loving. and yet the most
compassionately firm and construc-
| tive. character OF her time
Consistency and Agreement
By far the majority of those who
have been healed and blessed through
Christian Science have come to know
Mrs Eddy by means Of her writings
in all of which there is to be found d
continual help and inspiration, and
above all. most beautiful consisteu'
cy In the statement Of Principle and
practice throughout, This consister-
cy. my friends, is not the careful
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