Article July 4, 1901 Issue

Success

An active Christian Scientist of Chicago, who is also a prominent and successful business man, sends us the following thought-gem upon the subject of Success:—

"As I lay awake this morning, my thoughts reverted to the 23rd and 91st Psalms. I also recalled an enquiry which had been made of me at one time concerning a third person, wherein one asked: "If so and so is such a good Christian Scientist, why is it he has not greater success in his business?' and I answered that if he would define 'success' I might be able to answer his question.

"Jesus said at one time to Martha that she was troubled and careful about a great many things, but that there was only one thing needful. So we, to-day, allow ourselves to be perplexed and worried about many things, when in reality there is but 'one thing needful,' and what we should do is to make the choice that Mary made and choose the 'one thing needful.' While thus musing, the following message was given to me:—

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