The Delta independent., 1924-03-07

ence that pdr1akeS OF the puerlle, the
weak or the effemiate, as any Of these
terms may be Extensively used; but
there is everything that is vibrant
with action, vigor, and force. Chris
tian Scientists, as class, are noted
for high order of intelligence, for
clearness of perception, for resource
| fulness in business or profession, for
earnestness in the performance of
their tasks, for cheerfulness in their
labor, for happiness in their play.
Christian Science is abreast with
the advanced thought of the age upon
mainly 1t is pronouncedly and I'M
compromiingly for the maintenance of
law and order. 1t is for the upholding
and rigid enforcement of liquor pro-
hibition. 1t is heart and hand with
education, since it prays and works
constantly for the elimination of all
| ignorance. 1t favors and fosters all
that makes for refinement, true cul-
ture, purity of the spoken and the
written word, courtesy, kindliness-
everything that is beautiful and edi-
! flying in art-everything that tends to
improve public taste, public life, and
public morals.
Through it's healings and teachings,
Christian Science has already elevated
the thought and, consequently, the
character of vast numbers of people
in all parts OF the globe, and every
one of these, If he be doing his part,
| is spreading the truth, expressing his
gratitude, not by intruding his faith
upon others, not by engaging in
acrimonious controversy, not by in
dulging in useless and fruitless argu-
ment but by living that faith and
and letting his light shine.
Through the reflection Of Lite
Truth, and Love, among Christian
Scientists, the omnipote-rt power of
God is being more widely recognized
among thoughtful people now than
ever before, and there is coming into
| the consciousness of the nations,
slowly but surely, a sense of reverence
| for the spiritual which will eventu-
ally unity the thought as well as the
| interests Of men
RICH IN BLESSED CONSULTATIONS
Christian Science is rich in blessed
! consultations for the struggling heart,
and generous in the granting of them,
and one of the most beneficiept OF
these is the assurance that where
] there is an honest desire for under
standing and healing. and a genuine
willingness to be taught and lifted out
OF trouble, help is always at hand.
! Those who seek understanding and
/ help in Christian Science, sincerely
] and confidently, do not fail to find it.
Nobody need pause haltingly at the
door. fearing to enter, lest he be
thought beneath consideration. or be-
yond hope or help. Since God is
Love, and God is omnipotent, nothing
that is good can be impossible
Never has there been a time in all
history when men and women were
in greater than now OF that clearness
OF sight, that steadiness of purpose,
that strength OF character that
probity. perspicacity and unshakable
moral stamina-which are impaired
| through spiritual discernment and
spiritual understanding in Christian
Science. 1t is the mission and pur-
pose OF our faith to bring the king
dom OF God to earth, by dispelling the
Illusion that matreialism and sensual
| ity can satisfy the legitimate human
desire for contentment, peace, prosper
| ity, and happiness. The wreckage all
about us OF hopes, longings, desires,
ambitions, based upon the attainment
OF worldly success, for its own sake.
should constitute an impressive warn
| ing to men and women Of all classes
and in all walks OF society. in this day
and generation.