The Relation of Science and Health to the Bible

GERTRUDE SMITH.

The study of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mrs. Eddy, ever leads its students to the "book of books." One who becomes a student of Science and Health very soon becomes a diligent student of the Bible.

Few educators deny to the Bible a leading place in the realm of literature, and the great significance of the study of the Bible with Science and Health, lies in the fact that it heals mortal mind and body and spiritualizes motive, thought, and action.

When we consider the importance which the world places upon systematic study of a high order, we may rightly estimate the place and work of one who has inspired, and who is inspiring, thousands to an eager, earnest, and systematic study of the Bible ; and can rejoice that the world has gained a great educator,—Science and Health,—which, abiding in our homes, is an insistent, loving teacher, leading always to the best. No one who becomes a daily student of the Bible is ever satisfied with less than the best in Fterature, and he who reads and loves only good books will choose the best in every direction.

The first year I began the study of Science and Health, I became a systematic reader of the Bible, and for five years I have been a Bible student. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to our text-book for aiding me in gaining a practical education. My great fear, when I began this study, was that it might not honor Jesus as I felt he should be honored ; but before I had studied the book through the first time, I was satisfied that Jesus was honored far more than I had ever realized that honor was due him. I was healed of nervous dyspepsia of ten years' duration, and through this healing I was awakened to see the immeasurable love of our Master in giving so large a portion of his time to the ministry of healing the sick.

The Christ-nature of Jesus was revealed to me as the idea of divine Love, ever-present with man. I began to long for this nature, and I longed to heal the sick, to bless and comfort others as Jesus did. Surely my reverence and love can never be too great for Mrs. Eddy, and for the gift of Science and Health.

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