The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-03
Written for The Christian Science

Written for The Christian science
 Monitor
 The cement of higher human lty will unite all interests in the one divinity" writes Mary Baker Eddy In the Christian Science text- book. ''Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. SID. "A higher humanity! Is not this ideal the aim of every con- structive worker in Gods vineyard? !? Human history is a record of con- tinuous effort to lift hmanity to a higher level of purpose and action through the overcoming of ignor- ance. bondage to various wrongs, and personal domination. There have been times when the light of this high purpose has been some- what dim and almost obscured by the darkness of materiaiity, greed, and the pride of power. But a1- ways there have been some labor ers,wl1o. have held the banner aloft, and who have continued to strive with steadfast purpose to uplift the human race.
 Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and the prophets all shared in the work of lifting humankind out of the bondage of ignorance, as have also many earnest workers of more recent times. Christ Jesus reached the pinnacle of accomplishment in establishing the ideal of higher humanity in the hearts of men. His words made mems hearts burn within them, and he demonstrated for those who came to him a high CT humanity, thus proving his words by his works. His three short years of earthly ministry left so great an impression on the dark ened world that his advent into the human sphere is generally recog- nized as the beginning of a new era.
 Christ Supplies, Impetus Christ Jesus came to humanity < when the purpose of elevating the race needed fresh impetus, and he supplied that impetus through his pure affection, his unfiinching stand for Truth and Love, and his ever- conscious at-one-ment with his di- vine source.
 Jesus the Christ healed both sin and sickness, and this healing and saving ministry remained the cen tral theme of Christianity for about three hundred years after his as- tension. Then the belief arose that the healing of sickness was not a permanent part of the Mas ter's ministry, and consequently neither a privilege nor a duty of his followers. Christianity was un- derstood more as an ethical sys- tenn which would give sinners through the vicarious suffering of its Founder than as practical, demonstrable, healing ministry.
 Most observers of humanity's struggles acknowledge with grati- tude that the efforts of the various Christian churches to encourage the desire for greater purity, and at least in a measure to follow the example of the Master, have borne remarkable fruit in the elevation of the human race. But the con- summation of a higher humanity cannot be attained by adherence to only part of the Masters teachings He healed the sick, comforted the sorrowing, and reformed the sim ner. and it is the understanding of this whole doctrine of Christian ity which Christian Science is re- storing to the world.
 Many Seek Answer
 There have been other earnest seekers besides Mrs. Eddy who have asked themselves why sick neas could not be healed now as it was in Jesus time, and who have prayerfully contemplated the words of James, ''Is any sick among you let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him., and the prayer of faith shall save the sick" (5:14). No one, however, but she searched so persistently and intelligently for a scientific and demonstrable answer to this question; and the answer as found in Christian Science, is usable by anyone who will humbly seek to understand God and mans relation to Him.
 The mission of Christian Science is to lead the way to a higher hu- manity, a humanity so purified that all interests will be united in one common good, in the practical application of universal Love. Christian Science uplifts humanity by giving clearer understanding of God and of mans permanent. in- destructible relation to Him. II teaches mankind how to become more Godlike by holding thought