A Brief Statement

W. D. McCrackan

Weekly (N. Y.) Ithacan

Mr. Editor.

Let it be granted that "strength of will and determination" produce seeming results, affect "imaginary ills," and create certain tendencies. The question then arises whether such results are beneficial or lasting. Christian Science makes a sharp distinction between the general human consciousness, so aptly denominated "mortal mind" by Mrs. Eddy, and the Immortal Mind, Spirit, or Soul, synonymous with God. The theory and practice of Christian Science have been concisely summed up in the following words:—

"This is Christian Science : that mortal mind makes sick, and Immortal Mind makes well; that mortal mind makes sinners, while Immortal Mind makes saints" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 219).

Nor is the term "imagination" a correct one to apply to the therapeutic agent employed in Christian Science. Spiritual understanding is requisite in order to heal and reform according to the methods of this Science. Even "faith," as the term is commonly used, needs to be supplemented by this understanding of the Omnipotence of Good over evil in all its forms.

Mere blind belief is not sufficient to "know God," but we are assured in the Scriptures that "This is life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent."

Christian Scientists are striving for the Christ Mind, and this distinction is as absolute and necessary as the distinction between Good and evil. Great possibilities of peace and happiness await those who follow the guidance and control of the One Will and the One Mind.

W. D. McCrackan.
In Weekly (N. Y.) Ithacan.

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