Article January 2, 1904 Issue

"Come unto Me."

WILLIS F. GROSS.

Sweeter words never fell from human lips than those of the Master, "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." These were the words of one who knew whereof he spake; one who knew in whom he had believed; one who was able to show forth God's love and power to save. We read that he "was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin." He was called "a man of sorrows;" he carried burdens heavier than the world had ever known, yet he was lifted up and strengthened. He knew how to overcome temptation; how to fight the good fight of faith. His rebuke of error was effectual; the subtle suggestions of the evil one were silenced, and the angels of God came and ministered unto him. He knew "the divine remedy for every ill" (Science and Health, p. 326). He knew where to find rest, comfort, and consolation. It mattered not how heavy was the burden, how great the temptation, or how severe the trial of his faith, he was resigned to his Father's will. Although he was, to mortal sense, the man of sorrows, yet he was conscious of a deeper joy, a sweeter peace, a holier calm than was ever experienced by those who esteemed him "stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted."

Because he had received so bountifully of the blessings of God and realized so clearly the true harmony of life, he spake of himself as "the Son of man which is in heaven." He knew that divine Love would bless others as he had been blessed, and with a heart filled with compassion for his fellow-men, he said, Come, and you shall find rest.

Jesus did not speak of his human selfhood when he said, "Come unto me;" he spake of the Christ, "the divine manifestation of God, which comes to the flesh, to destroy incarnate error" (Science and Health, p. 583). "Jesus mapped out the path for others. He unveiled the Christ, the spiritual idea of divine Love" (Science and Health, p. 38). He made it possible for all men to hear the voice of Truth and answer with rejoicing.

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