The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-23
(Writetn for the Christian Science
 Monitor)

(Writetn for the Christian Science
 Monitor)
 "They that wait upon the Lord shalt renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings a3 agles: they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" How often this re- assuring law of Love has revived the courage of the weary and en- akled them to continue in well- doing! All who trustingly rely upon God, infinite divine Mind, as the true source of strength may experience the blessing of this heavenly law.
 The grief-stricken, needing sup port through dark hours, may feel the beneficient influence of Loves sustaining power. It is constantly imporated, and never depleted by sadness, anxiety, or unsatisfied longing. As one realizes this great truth, he ceases to rely upon the passage of time or a new en- vironmcnt to restore peace and happiness to him. He can re. joice with the Psalmist, who said, Though I walk in the midst oe trouble, thou wilt revive me-" God Is Wisdom
 The repentant sinner, struggling with recurring temptation, finds his strength made perfect in weakness'' as he unites his thought with God, the sole source of en- durance and wisdom. Christian Science reveals the divine perfec- ton of Gods creation and the un- reality of all unlike Him. It teaches that universal and indivi- dual belief in sin Is self-destroy- ing illusion, having no more ac- tual power than one gives 1t. The sinner Is self-punished so long as the sin lasts. Increasing undncr- standing of these great truths strengthens endeavor and develops spiritual self-control. Then false oppetites, immoral associations and habits lose their pleasurable or terrifying mcsmcric aspects.
 Gods law of perpetual. sutain- ment also releases theh invalid bound by the false laws pertain ing to depleted strength. One who had become q scmi-invalld from a so-called wasting disease spent many months in fruitless ef- forts to gain permanent health through material means. She was told that a surgical operation was her only hope; but the fear of Its outcome was so great she could not give her consent. In des- pair she turned to Christian Sci- cnce and was completely and per- mnnently healed. What joy 1t was to learn about her true identity as d perfect idea of God, theh ever. active Mind, and that, as such, 1t manifests undepleted strength and vigor! As these spiritual truths unfoldei, her courage increased and mortal minds precautions and predictions of relapse were null!- fled.
 Mary Baker Eddy, the Discov- erer and Founder of Christian Sci- cnce, gives definite and compass sionate instruction In this regard when she says in her textbook, "Science and Health with Key to Scriptures" (p. AID: ''Never tell thesick that they have more cour- age than strength. Tell them rather, that their strength is In proportion to their courage" Then she adds, "If you make the sick realize this great truism, there will be no reaction from over-exertiOn or from excited conditions"
 Strength a Divine Quality
 There is neither weakness nor strength in matter. Strength is a divine quality abiding forever in true consciousness. Through Christian Science one can know that he possesses this spiritual quality through reflection, and can exercise 1t in his own or another'S behalf without penalty. Because it is a quality of God Spirit, strength cannot be affected by un- favorable climate, disease, over work, or anxiety. Weakness is a negative quality, for 1t is the seem- ing absence of strength. Therefore 1t cannot delay healing, reverse good resolutions, or defeat Gods purpose. which Is constantly un- folding to men the stability of Ills creation.
 The Bible and Mrs Eddy's writ- ings inspire and enable one to den- onstrate continuous vigor and right activity. The understanding that strength is in Mind. not matter, cauips one to overcome the belief thaht ones capacity to achieve de- bends upon the size of his muscle, upon will power, or upon the num- Der of his birthdays. Spiritual strength is always equal to all de- mands upon 1t. Let us utilize our understa nding of this God-given quality and agree with raul, who said. T can do all things through hriat which atrenUtheneth me"
 A dictionary defines strength as "the quality which enables ono to endure thch application of force without yielding" Since God, divine good. is almighty, falstty bee rn force. This truth deprives