The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-11-30

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all sincere seekers. Its earnest stu
dents want to share the knowledge
they have gained and to expand
their own understanding. Many en-
gage in specific service within the
organized activities Of the move
ment; some devote their entire
time to such service. All who faith
fully follow the precepts laid down
by Mrs. Eddy refrain from efforts
to force their religion upon others.
Profiting by her expressed and
proved love for the people Of all
faiths-religious, medical, and other
her followers would serve their
fellow men willingly and win
ningly, without insistence or osten-
tation. They lovingly invite their
brothers and sisters the world over
to at least investigate for them
selves, free from prejudice, this
revelation which is abundantly en-
riching human existence. In striv-
ing to let their lives attest their
sincerity they have always this
wise counsel from their Leader
(The First Church Of Christ, Scien-
fist, and Miscellany, p. PAD: ut is
not stern but a loving look which
brings forth mankind to receive
your bestowal, NOT SO much elo-
uuence as tender persuasion that
takes away their fear, for 1t Is Love
alone that feeds them" Tender
persuasion!" What world Of COM
passion, humility, and brotherly
kindness is woven into those two
words. With an understanding
heart, one who has learned and
proved the nearness Of God can do
much by tender persuasion" to al
leviate the ills Of mankind.
Those who have proved the prac-
tieality of Christian Science In
human affairs rejoice in their priv
ilege Of having a part in dissemi1l-
ating the most glorious message
that has come to mankind since
Christ Jesus walked and talked
with men. They are convinced that
God, divine Love, Is irnportial and
that all can rely on the assurance
repeatedly given in the Bible that
He is no respecter Of persons. 1t is
practical religion to accept that
statement as offering unfailing re-
ward for persistent right endeavor
What we do with the, knowledge
we have is usually as important as
gaining more knowledge. That ap-
plies to the beginner. also to the
advanced student. Before we can
obtain more we must use effectively
what we already know. Such use Is
the foundation on which more
knowledge is built, layer on layer
The old Yankee shippers advice
Keep on keeping on" Is always a
good rule.
The Way TO Salvation
Jesus Sermon on the Mount
showed his sympathetic recognition
Of the ills of mankind, also his
ability to clearly describe the
remedy. 1t has been said that II
that Sermon were taken into the
hearts of men, with a determine
ton to obey its rules up to the limit
Of individual enlightment, 1t would
enrich their lives and transform the
world. We all need salvation. Con-
sciously or unconsciously, all are
seeking salvation from circumstan-
ces and conditions that are afflic-
tive, discordant, undesirable or, al
least, unsatisfactory. Jesus pointed
the way by his entreaty, Come un-
to me, all We that labour and are
heavy laden, and I will give YOU
rest" Thousands are learning thai
his appeal was not empty, as they
apply 1t to their own affairs by the
light which Christian Science
throws upon the Scriptures. They
know that they still have far tc
travel to gain full freedom from
worldly cares. They rejoice in hay
ing found q practical religion fol
quieting forebodings, healing sick
ness, supplying daily needs. over
coming sinful habits, reforming un-
lovely traits, arousing a greater love
Tor their neienpors - az tnrVug. ,
learning more Oh tne tru'n aDou'
God and man.
Any earnest seeker for Truth can
find that he does not have to make
the laws of divine Mind operate
that they are already operating
The presence Of God, Mind, every
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