Article February 27, 1926 Issue

"Mercy unto thousands"

SHEILA ELIZABETH JANES

In a surgical hospital for women and children the writer was taught that many of the patients were the victims of inherited complaints, little hope being entertained of their recovery from these sad legacies. In fact, the hospital lecturers frequently reminded the students that similar morbid conditions commonly manifested themselves, apparently in accordance with the second commandment—"unto the third and fourth generation." Since becoming a student of Christian Science the writer has learned the conclusion of the text, which tells of the mercy that is shown to "thousands ... that ... keep my commandments," and of the redemption offered to despairing sufferers who labor under the belief of the hereditary transmission of disease.

Christian Science, always in accord with Bible teaching, admonishes us to trust in God, who "will have mercy, and not sacrifice," and fulfills the prophecy of Ezekiel: "What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge? ... Ye shall not have occasion any more to use this proverb in Israel."

In John's Gospel there is an illuminating account of the healing of one born blind, and of a query it evoked from the disciples: "Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him." Thus did the Master correct the false belief of his disciples; but his important statements on this subject were not completely apprehended, even by earnest Bible students, until Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, elucidated his teaching in a most exhaustive manner in her book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures." In this work Mrs. Eddy not only gives lucid directions for the overcoming of hereditary diseases, but in a chapter entitled "Fruitage" there are to be found specific instances of people who have been completely healed of such ills through the careful study of its pages.

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