Article July 27, 1899 Issue

Questions and Answers

with contributions from F. M. Bristol

Is a Christian Scientist justified in remaining away from church services because he feels he can gain more by so doing?—A. C. S.

A true Christian Scientist will not consider merely his own personal welfare. The prosperity of the Cause and the good of mankind generally must be taken into consideration. The church services are a most important factor in the great work of teaching and demonstrating Christian Science. Each student of Science and Health has his part in this work and should see to it that he does his whole duty.

Perhaps the member in the pew does not fully realize how important is his part in preaching the Gospel. Having faithfully studied the lesson-sermon for the week, he has not only gained the letter thereof but likewise discerns somewhat of the spirit. He then takes his place in the congregation and adds his own individual testimony to the reality and power of Truth as it is brought out in the reading of the lesson. How much good is accomplished by this added testimony to the power and presence of Truth, he may never know, but of this he is fully assured that no effort, no matter how feeble, is ever lost.

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