The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-17
Christian Science Lecture Attracts Large Audienc

| laws, ~the survival of the fittest," by which is meant the strong will be- come stronger and the weak weaker, or the strong will live at the expense of the weak.
 Christianity introduced into hu- man experience a glimpse of divine Principle. It says, to quote from Paul's epistle to the Romans, we then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not | to please ourselves" What a revolu- tionary ideal Instead of the strong battering upon the weak, and the rich uopn the poor, they should help them; help them because they need 1t. Here then is another reason for service. Mrs. Eddy puts 1t thus (Science and Health with Key TO the Scriptures, p. 5l8): 'The rich in spirit help the poor in one grand brotherhood, all having the same Principle, or Father; and blessed is that man who seeth his brothers need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good"
 Strong and weak are, of course, only comparative terms, and most of us are in both classes; that is, one may be strong compared with weaker, and weak compared with a stronger. However, no one of us s in a position where he is independ- ent of the service of his fellow men, There have been times in the ex- perience of each one of us when we were absolutely dependent upon the help of others. Is 1t not then our duty to repay that debt when possible?
 But what says Christian ScienceP Does Christian Science teach that there is inequality among Gods children? It reiterates the message of the first chapter of Genesis: God created man in his own image, in the image of God cerated he him. .'. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, 1t was very good" Who is the man God made2 Who, l. not you, and you, and you? Perfect ideas of a perfect Mind, perfect children of a perfect Father. Is not that your true be- ing2 Is not that what is really true about you as God knows your A spiritual, not 8 material being; a perfect, not an imperfect idea; son of God, expressing Him. No ine- quality there. And remember this is what is absolutely true about each one of us at this moment. Is not this what John meant when he wrote, Beloved, now are we the sons of God"-sons of God, with all that term implies of Gods provt- sion; Gods protection; yes, Gods perfection.
 Cooperative Service
 A century ago when methods of communication and transportation were comparatively slow, 8 person was able to render quick and effec- tive service only to those in his vl- cinity. Today, with much improved methods of communication, one may hear by radio of some great need which has suddenly arisen on the opposite side of the world; and If he desires to render assistance, his service may be effectively present at that distant place tomorrow. He may not be there, but his money to buy supplies may be there, along with contributions from thousands of others. Thus can he unite with others to meet a need thousands of miles distant, and do 1t quickly.
 On many occasions Christian Sci- entists from various countries have thus cooperated in their service to the needy, when the need has arisen by reason of storm, flood, or earth quake. Each person, by his prompt contribution, has helped to serve the needy more quickly, and pos sibly more effectively, than If he had been himself on the spot.
 Another example of cooperative service: A few years ago 1t became apparent that if the Christian Scl- ence organization were to continue to grow in meeting efficiently hu- manity's need for literature-litera- ture which would carry to its readers helpful messages to encourage and inspire them in their daily tasks The Christian Science Publishing Society would have to be given greatly enlarged facilities for it's work. How many Christian Scien- tists co-operated in providing the needed funds we do not know; but 1t is now a matter of history that before the building was completed and equipped, approximately $4,000,- 900 was received by those who had the work in hand, and without such cooperation, the task would have been impossible.
 Yet another example: The Chris tian Science denomination is made up of The Mother Church and its many branches throughout the world. Church" is defined in our textbook Science and Health, p. 583) in part as follows: "The Church is that institution, which affords proof of its utility and is found ele- vating the race, rousing the dor mant understanding from material l beliefs to the apprehension of spir- itual ideas and the demonstrtion of divine Science, thereby casting out devils, or error, and healing the sick" The activities of each branch church will therefore afford many an opportunity for selfless co-opera- tion in its service to the community, and the more selfless the service the better.
 There are numbers of persons who are willing to work, are ready to serve, if they can work alone, and in some instances effective service may be rendered in that way, but many of the worlds activities are most successfully carried on by CO., operation; and efficient cooperation may entail many lessons in self lessness. If you would know what it means to be good co-operator, l read the thirteenth chapter of