Article October 30, 1926 Issue

Spiritual Law Supreme

BEATRICE CLAYTON

At the intersection of busy streets in a metropolis, it is often interesting to note the behavior of pedestrians. Some hesitate a good deal before crossing; some advance haltingly, glancing timidly from right to left; some start hurriedly, catch a glimpse of approaching motor cars, and turn back; some go forward cautiously to the center of the street, and then run for the opposite curb; some, seemingly absorbed in thought, heedlessly attempt to cross at the wrong moment. A majority, however, advance leisurely and with assurance, making the crossing with dignity and in safety.

Upon observation, it will be noted that all except the last class are generally watching the oncoming traffic, while those in the last class keep their gaze fixed on the traffic signal. While it may appear that the approaching motors cannot possibly be checked in time, there is the signal, representing the law of the city and of the state. It spells safety; and the pedestrian may step out with confidence, whatever the traffic may seem to be doing. On the one side, very apparent to the shrinking senses, appears imminent danger; on the other, there is the silent potency of the invisible power which men call law.

Metaphysically considered, this furnishes a helpful lesson for the Christian Scientist. Since the word "science" is defined as exact, demonstrable knowledge, the Christian Scientist is one who knows exactly, and can demonstrate what he knows. It is apparent that the sort of advance we make in the Christian life is wholly determined by the nature of the evidence we are considering or admitting. Isaiah wrote, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." Are we paying attention to the threatenings of so-called mortal mind, or are we looking away from the evidence of the senses and recognizing the control of Spirit? Many times it may appear as if we were directly in the path of rapidly approaching danger, material sense arguing that rescue is impossible, and trying to confuse us by flashing before the mental gaze a bewildering array of terrors. Shall we hesitate or turn back? Shall we not, rather, look away from the false evidence of material sense and fix thought on divine Principle, ever governing not only each individuality but the entire universe? As we are thus reassured by contemplation of divine Truth, fear will disappear, courageous progress will be made, and the proof will be secured that divine law is indeed omnipotent.

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