Article November 23, 1907 Issue

A NOTE OF THANKSGIVING

MARY ALICE DAYTON.

The annual harvest calls us to gather up sheaves of gratitude to divine Love for His constant favors received, but especially for the impartation of good in Christian Science, and the wise leadership of this Cause. This point comes strongly to me at the present time, viz., gratitude for the demands which Christian Science makes on its followers. Every step in the way has been taken through obedience and sacrifice. Our Leader, Mrs. Eddy, has set the example of going forward when the time for action has arrived, and she has shown her confidence in God's guidance, and in man's ability to reflect the supply for the spiritual need. She fears not to call upon those who have experienced the benefits of her teachings, to give of their substance to carry on the work. She knows that our sufficiency is not of ourselves but of God.

If we see these demands rightly they become opportunities to benefit ourselves as well as others. God's kingdom has come on earth, His will is revealed, and we are glad to recognize this fact in Christian Science. The early students who stood loyal and faithful with their great Leader achieved the tasks entrusted them at that time, and the foundation of the church was laid. The publications and literature were welcomed and circulated, and given a firm foothold in consciousness. It is ours, not merely to reap the reward of these labors, but in turn to do the work of to-day so well that the way will be opened for a still larger number to find this truth.

It would not be in line with Christian Science and its perfect practive to leave to-day's work partially done for others to complete. For safe growth each point must be demonstrated before another is begun. There is also a distinct advantage in the calls for united and unselfish action, in keeping the followers of Christian Science in one Mind, in presenting an unbroken rank to the "adversary," and in working with our Leader to establish the Cause, until we gain the true spirit, which enables us to solve our individual and local problems. Surely we may thank God for each new privilege of sharing this labor of love in the most humanitarian of all causes,—the evangelization of the world through Christian Science. The spiritual joy which follows loving response to these calls, is its own blessed proof of their wisdom.

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