Article February 27, 1926 Issue

True Service

EDNA WRIGHT DOLF

Christian scientists perhaps realize more fully than others the meaning of the words "true service." The words are commonly used by people in every walk of life; and everywhere people are striving to understand the meaning of "to be true" and what constitutes "service." A dictionary defines "true" in part as "faithful or loyal; genuine; rightful; correct," and "service" as "duty required or performed in any office." Christian Scientists are minutemen in the service of their heavenly Father. In genuine love and loyalty they seek to be worthy of the title—faithful, loyal, genuine Christian Scientists.

Christ Jesus labored not for a few chosen disciples, but for the benefit of all mankind. So did our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy. She patiently waited and worked to present to a tired and toiling world the truth about God and man, and sought to give mankind that which physically regenerates, happifies, and binds together in love the human family.

Christ Jesus' mission was to bring and leave a light in a darkened world, and he suffered the crucifixion that he might break the fetters of ignorance and superstition. Mrs. Eddy suffered the attacks of scorn, derision, and criticism that she might remove the obstacles which prevented the human family from recognizing that light. She gave true and loving service to our Father-Mother God. She had learned the true message of the First Commandment, "Thou shalt have no other gods before me." She was obedient; and her obedience brought her into close communion with God. She knew true service, and walked with God just as did Moses and many of the prophets before the advent of Christ Jesus.

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