The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-03-10

ence, still enthroned, is unfolding to
mortals the irnmutable, harmonious,
divine Principle, lis unfolding Life
and the universe, ever present and
eternal"
Prompted by these inspiring as
surances, the Scientist prayerfully
gave thanks for the truth that man
is now and always in the peaceable
habitation, the sure dwelling, and
the quiet resting place of Loves
ever-presence and that In this
presence there is no discord. The
work was effectual; for from that
moment the sounds ceased to have
any disturbing effect upon him.
With q heart overlooking with
gratitude, he thanked God for en-
abling him to prove that it was
possible through Christian Science
Tor one to be undisturbed and happy
In the very midst of what seemed
to be discord and confusion.
Beliefs Versus Needs
Evidences Of healing by spiritual
means have become SO widespread
that most observing persons will now
admit that Christian Science. rightly
understood, destroys fear, bestows
happiness and contentment, and
promotes compassion and helpful-
ness. They will admit also that
Christian Science Is capable Of
making healthy and strong those
who are hopelessly i'll; that 1t can
set Tree those who are addicted to
narcotics, alcohol, nicotine. and
other enslaving drugs; and that it
can make discordant homes har-
monious, comfort tn sorrowing, and
inspire the discouraged with new
hope and fresh initiative.
This is the same as saying that
Christian Science Is capable of
solving every human problem. in
Guiding the problem that may seem
to be yours, whether 1t be physical.
moral, or financial. On this ac-
count, Christian Science should APP
peal favorably to everyone. That
many are responding to it's compass
sionate appeal is evident in the
orld-wide and rapid growth of the
Christian Science movement. But"
someone may be saying, why does
not everyone respond to it? If what
you say Is true, why does not the
whole world eagerly embrace it's
teaching?" To those unacquainted
with the carnal minds antagonism
to spiritual truth, these are hard
questions Only Christian Science
can answer them satisfactorily.
No doubt, all protesting Christians
believe that, IL they had lived in the
days OF Jesus, they would have un-
hesitatingly embraced his teaching
and become his followers. To have
seen him heal leprosy, blindness,
insanity, deafness, epilepsy, and
raise the dead would-we now con-
f1dently say-have convinced every
one. But did it convince everyone in
those days? It should have done so:
but, instead of joyfully accepting the
headings as unqueStionable proofs Of
divine power, some of those who
were witnesses became enraged, de-
clared the healings were the work Of
the devil, and fastened to report
Jesus to the authorities at Jerusa-
lem. The latter, in turn, sought to
put him to death, lest all the people
should follow him. To defend their
theological beliefs, even to the ex-
tent OF shedding innocent blood,
seemed to be more important than
to learn the practicable truth about
God and man.
Love Blesses All
This reminds me of an incident
that occurred a year or two ago.
One of my neighbors, upon finding
nest full of motherless birdlings,
sought to feed them; but whenever
his loving hand would draw near
enough to the nest, the open mouths
would instinctively close. When he
tried leaving food on the edge of the
nest, they would not touch it. Had
not my neighbor been thoughtful
enough to put the birdlings into an
already well-filled nest where they
were fed by the mother of another
brood, those birdlings would have.
died of starvation.
have related this incident In the
hope that it will help to illustrate
why everyone did not accept Jesus
as the true representative of God.
They dearly longed, even prayed.
for the promised Messiah, who, they
believed, would come in q par
ticular, predetermined, humanity
outlined way. But because he came
quite differently; because he came
meekly illustrating the power of i'm
partial, divine Love to free the
people from mental bondage to sin,
disease, and death, instead of a.
warlike monarch who would free the
nation from political bondage to
Rome, they misunderstood his low
ing mission and rejected the bless
ings he came to bestow upon them.
1t is this same mental attitude
which today prevents some persons,
even when in great need, from ac-
cepting the helping hand of Chris
tan Science, Notwithstanding the
proofs of healing which it presents.
Their preconceived notions about
the manner Of Christs reappearing
would seem still to be more i'm
portant than the supplying of their
human needs. Though spiritually
famished, they would starve rather
than accept, from the hand Of g.
stranger, the absolute truth that
comforts and heals and saves.
Now, my friends, who among you
wants to shut out helpfulness? Who
wants to permit his fears. his
doubts, and his suspicious to rob.
him of the unlimited possibilities