Article July 4, 1901 Issue

How we Know

By C. A. P.

Christian Scientists are frequently asked "How do you know that the teachings of Mrs. Eddy are correct?' The natural reply is, "Because when the rules as laid down by her in Science and Health and other writings are followed, the proper result is reached." Let us state a short example:—

The Rule. On page 442, Science and Health, we read: "Christian Science silences human will, quiets material thought with Truth and Love, and illustrates the unlabored motion of the divine energy in healing the sick." In that never-to-be-forgotten message addressed "Beloved Christian Scientists," Mrs. Eddy says: "Keep your minds so filled with Truth and Love that sin, disease, and death cannot enter them.... And not only yourself are safe, but all whom your thoughts rest upon are thereby benefited." Again, in the prayer "and may Thy Word, in Christian Science, enrich the affections of all mankind, and govern them!"

The Application.—In a large establishment, where a great many men employed, one man, from his belief in the power of the air to affect him injuriously, sufferd continually with sore throat, to the extent of being incapacitated to pursue his vocation one and sometimes two days each week. From a financial view point this meant four dollars each day he was absent. The management of the office was very lenient and considerate, and endeavored to alleviate the trouble by moving his desk from one location to another, but to no avail—he carried his belief with him and it was manifested. The matter was brought to the notice of two Christian Scientists, and they talked it over. They decided they would call the attention of their fellow-worker to Christian Science, and advise him of the good which had resulted to them from its practice. Then the question arose as to which should be the one to mention it. This phase of the matter was handled scientifically, the result being an agreement that the one should do it to whom the occasion was presented—the idea being that Principle would direct.

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