Editorial January 24, 1931 Issue

Renewing Our Strength

DUNCAN SINCLAIR

For those in need of strength there is a beautiful promise in the fortieth chapter of Isaiah. It is conveyed in these words: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." The language is allegorical, but there should be no difficulty in apprehending its meaning: a very full measure of strength will come to those "that wait upon the Lord."

How often have the prophet's words fallen as a tender benediction on the ears of those laboring under a burden of weakness, inspring them with a great hope that deliverance was at hand!

Christian Science is telling mankind to-day that Isaiah's words are possible of fulfillment; that it is possible now through an understanding of God and His creation, man, and obedience to God's will or law, for the weak to renew their strength and for the strong to add to theirs. An understanding of God and man is, however, necessary. And what has Christian Science to teach of God and the real man? That God is infinite Spirit, and incorporeal; that man is like in nature to God, being His full reflection or manifestation. Also, that an indestructible relationship exists between God and man, and that the relationship is eternally sustained by perfect divine law.

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