The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-12-19


Mary Baker Eddy took up the cross
and began the demonstration of
spiritual sense over the so-called ma
iertai senses They healed the sick by
destroying the false claim of animal
magnetism or the so-called carnal
mind, which Is the foundation of all
discord physical and mental AS they
followed the teachings Of their God
inspired Lsader. Mary Baker Eddy.
their spiritual po,ser Increased; fol-
lowers were added to the Cause of
Christian Science; churches arose In
every part Of the world, and prosperity
In Truth was manifested in Israel after
the Spirit.
AS Truth made Her authoritative de-
maDds upon Christian Scientists, some
rose to spiritual heights Of demonstra-
ton ever materially, others resisted
the requirements of Christ. and foil
back into the material senses, verify
Ing the Scripture. I. John H.. 10:
They went out from us, hut they
fTwere not Of us; for II thsy had bean OF
us they would no doubt have CON
tinued with us: but they went out.
mat they might be made manifest
that they wore not all Of us"
Mira. Eddy refers TO this phase Of
mortal mind in the following words:
'JeSus rent forth seventy students az
ore time hut only elsven left a deSir-
LII H.
him with two or three hundred other
disciples who have left no name.
Many are called. but few are chosen
They fell away from grace because
they never truly understood their Ma
ters instruction" tScJeBce aud Health.
p. I'D
Gradually II became apparent that
matoriallty and reversal OF divine met
ephysics were creeping into the ranks
of Christian Science Love Of ease. IN
persoual sense. pride of place and
power. and an unwiliirgness to handle
the claim Of malicious animal agnet-
ism. manifested In self-love, self-will.
self justification. the lust of the fleshly
mind. and the pride of material exist
ence. with their earthward gravita-
ton. were evident and Christian
Science nd-healing. with many.
dropped to the level of so-called men,
tai healing on a human will basis.
Of Jesus' followers 1t was said.
MANY are called. hut few are chosen"
or Mrs. EddY's studsnts and followers
IL may also be said. few have been
able to stand every day In the front
~ A.. n.
Of Truth--spiritual thought-force-
face the enemy NJ good. and rise su-
pertsr 10 the so-called pains and pleas
ives &c the dtscordant mortal belief.
The Cnd-inspired--the true Chris
tian scaehtist--ts willing to rise with
Christ through the abnezation OF hui
man personality and the sufferings
which destroy the Feshlg mind and
restore the dominion of the Christ
mind over sin sorrow, and death.
Mrs Eddy says:
In the dark hours. wise Christian
Scientists stand flrrrer than ever in
their allegiance to God. Wisdom Is
welded to their love. and their hearts
are not troubled" (MtsceIldncous Writ
ings Do 276 277).
Those who. drrinR the testing time.
have fallen away from Mrs. Eddy's
spiritual teaching, lure the weak and
The vaciNatng who also become the
opponents Of good Throughout the
Christian Science movement. the war
fare between Truths exponsnts and
demonstrators. and errors mouth
pieces, who adhere to material con-
cepts ~ spiritual facts. Is described in
the following words Of Mrs Eddy:
"Whosoever procla inns Truth loudest,
heeorre1 the mark for errors shafts.
The archers aim al Truths mouth
piece but heart loyal TO God is
pa''"ra ana strong Justice waits. and
70 used TO waiting; and right wins the
everlasting victory" miscellaneous
writings p. 277).
For twenty-five years Mrs. Eddy
| cooperatcd with me In the work Of
First Church OF Christ. Scientist. New
York City During that tins she pub
licly lndcrsed the scientific dausnstra-
| tion made by me and nay students and
nsrabors OF my church She has can
tnued TO cooperate IN her spiritual IN
| NHence as inpcrsonal idea while I
build On wholly spiritual founda-
tion. " tChrtsttn~ Science Sentinel. vol
ume VI page 9e0.l