Article March 25, 1905 Issue

"Even Athena grew"

ANNIE JESSEN

The old proverbs and bits of wisdom, as well as the stories of ancient mythology which have stayed with us from our school days, often come back with renewed force as we see them in the added light which Christian Science throws upon things. The proverb quoted above, which has come down to us from the Greeks, was familiar to the students of the classics in a certain university where, as a motto, it adorned the wall of the class room. I remember once seeing a series of pictures representing Athena in different periods of Grecian history, showing that, as the Greeks advanced in learning and civilization, their conception of the goddess of knowledge advanced, until we have the beautiful figure of the modern Greek Athena and the parallel conception of the Romans in Minerva.

In this way the lesson was taught that even the highest mental attainments are the result of growth, and that they are not reached at a bound. A careful study of the life and works of the Master shows progression and growth in understanding, and power. From the simpler manifestations of awakening spiritual consciousness he progressed to the crowning demonstration in his own resurrection and ascension.

It is only by constant growth, a continual by the things we put under our feet, that we can ever attain our eternal birthright, spiritual perfection. This growth comes through patient, persistent, and constant watchfulness, by striving for a more perfect realization of the ideal which has been set for us by the life and teaching of Christ Jesus, reaffirmed in the writings and the daily example of our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, who with such wonderful patience and wisdom has given the world our text-book. Science and Health, to guide us every step of the way up to the high goal which all can and must reach, for "with God nothing shall be impossible."

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