The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-10-27
New Views

IN to follow the rapid flow of new
4 n opinions and theories must be
aware of a mental furry comparable
to the sensation of being out OF
breath. Diverse phases of the COM
pick human problem are engaging
the attention of thinkers in many
lands. AS one glances over the felds
of art, medicine, theology, and what
Is termed science, amazing changes
of outlook may be noted. Premises
once considered immovable are veer-
ing; positions long tenaciously held
are being proved untenable; conclu-
sions regarded as final are being
overturned. Long established forms
of government have in some instances
been swept away, and some notable
changes in the social order are mani
fest. Many today feel themselves In
changing world and are inclined to
fear the strangeness.
In the beautiful thirteenth chap
ter of l Corinthians, Paul writes,
whether there be prophecies, they
shall fail; whether there be tongues,
they shall cease; whether there be
knowledge, it shall vanish away"
Henry Drummond, Analysing this
chapter in his book, "The Greatest
Thing in the World" points out that
Paul shows the transitory nature OF
the things of earth, and leads
thought on to the sublime conclu-
sion that Love never faileth." He
comments thus: "a schoolboy to-day
knows more than Sir Isaac Newton
knew; his knowledge has vanished
away. You buy the old editions
of great encyclopedias for few
cents their knowledge las vanished
away. And in every branch of
science it is the same. There is
great deal in the world that is de-
lightful and beautiful. =. great and
-engrossing; but it will not last.
But what is certain is that Love must
last. God, the Eternal God, is Love"
Those assured of this great fact
know quietness of heart amid tenn
poral changes consequent on the
passing into oblivion of many phases
of an old order. Those who know
something of Christian Science are
not only undisturbed but full of hope
and good cheer Mistaken views
ought to be dissolving views" writes
Mary Baker Eddy in Miscellaneous
Writings" Up. 290), Since whatever
is false should disappear" The very
fact that former beliefs and theories
no longer satisfy, that they have not
stood the test of emergency, is proof
that they were not posted on Truth.
Viewed in this light the present
world upheaval, then, is a reason for
gratitude and rejoicing, for it proves
that through all vicissitudes human
thought must continue to strive for
solid basis for it's hope, until 1t
finds rest in God.
But what of the future, to which
many may be looking with appre-
hension? Mrs. Eddy, who foresaw
Truths destruction of error, and the
disturbance incident thereto, in con-
ditions such as are now testing the
courage of mankind, had so clear a
vision of the verities of being that
she could write in Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures
(p. So: Trials are proofs of God 8
care. Each successive stage of
experience unfolds new views of di-
vine goodness and Iowa"
So the forward look should not be
fearful peering into imaginary
darkness, but an upward look of joy
Gus anticipation. Travellers cheer
fully brave rough roads and hard
climbing in order to win vantage
point from which to behold beauti-
full view; and pilgrims on the ascend
ing road of experience will find them
selves more than compensated for
any seeming hardship by the love-
illness of spiritual views, constantly
being revealed to their clearer gaze.
This is true in it's most practical
sense, as many grateful hearts can
testify. Some who in recent years
have encountered hardships previous
ly undreamed of declare with sincere
gratitude that in every situation, no
matter how difficult, there has come
to their awakened thought fresh
and sweet realization, new view of
the divine care which is far more
tender than that which we associate
with the protection of earthly par
ents. This has resulted from the bet
ter understanding of the nature OF
God brought to them by Christian
Science.
The Apostle Paul had planned a
missionary journey to Rome, but II
was roundabout way that took him
there, and he reached the famous
city as prisoner. But in the long
way Travelled toward the place of his
desire, how many wonderful views he
had of Gods infinite love and power!
That night in the Philippian prison,
when he and Silas, their feet in the
stocks, sang praises and "the doors
were opened, and every ones bands
were loosed"! The rescue from ship
wreck and the protection from the
bite of the viper at Melita! Pau
must indeed have rejoiced as he re-
viewed these experiences in the quiet
of the prison.
So, today, those walking in the
clear light of Christian Science will
not regret the overturning of human
plans, nor hesitate on the brink OF
unfamiliar experiences; for to them
the future signifies further unfold
ment of the knowledge of God, a
better understanding "of Him whom
to know Alright is Life. eternal" (Sci-
ence and Health, Pref. p. wiz
The Christian Science Monitor.