Editorial October 30, 1926 Issue

Reverence

Albert F. Gilmore

The writer of the book of Hebrews, foreseeing the possibility of all true worshipers gaining the kingdom of heaven, admonished his readers in these words: "Let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence." Reverence was thus made condition of acceptable service to God; and the condition thus established continues to mark the exercise of true worship wherever devout worshipers, for comfort and solace, turn in prayer and thanksgiving to the great heart of divine Love.

Respect and reverence for the forms of worship observed by sincere religionists have been generally maintained by mankind, and reverence for holy things invariably characterizes the true Christian. Christian Scientists are notably reverential toward all that pertains to the worship of the infinite Father. Knowing that God and His universe of spiritual ideas comprise all reality, they respect as sacred the forms of worship which recognize God, the Father, and His universe of truth. In this they follow the example of Mrs. Eddy, who, speaking of her friendship for the people of Concord, New Hampshire, writes (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 163): "I respect their religious beliefs, and thank their ancestors for helping to form mine."

Since all reality is indissolubly associated with God, the knowledge that all materiality is unreal, having no basis in Truth, increases the tendency to venerate reality. Furthermore the attitude of prayer so commonly held by Christian Scientists, whereby they seek to attain to higher and nobler states of consciousness, is invariably accompanied by reverence for holy things.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Editorial
True Witnesses
October 30, 1926
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit