Article April 17, 1926 Issue

Wooing the Wanderer

WILLIAM E. BROWN

It is the earnest desire of all consecrated Christian Scientists to bring, as quickly as possible, the redeeming truths of Christian Science to all who are ready to receive and utilize them. Under the impelling force of this desire the query is frequently heard, "How does one become a Christian Science practitioner?" This is a proper question; and when it comes from pure Christian impulse, an earnest longing to share with others the blessings which have been received through Christian Science, it merits a wise and thoughtful answer.

It is always a joyous discovery to the beginner in Christian Science to find, from the very instant of acquiring even a limited understanding of this Science, that his opportunity has arrived to become in some measure a practitioner, or one who puts into practice that which he has learned. Every spiritual thought utilized to displace an erroneous thought is fundamental Christian Science practice. Every temptation to be sick or to sin resisted through some glimpse of the allness of God, is laying a foundation for that ability which is described by Jesus when he tells of the faith which shall remove mountains.

There is the necessity, however, for the beginner in Christian Science to follow the advice of Jesus, "Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." During this preparatory tarrying one may rest in the sweet confidence that "I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." That is, as soon as the Christ-idea is understood and maintained in consciousness, it will draw or attract those who are ready to receive its redeeming and saving power. This quality of drawing or attracting is of the very nature and essence of all truth. Spiritual understanding is indeed the magnet supreme. Of this glorious power Mrs. Eddy writes in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 155), "Forget self in laboring for mankind; then will you woo the weary wanderer to your door."

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