Article October 24, 1931 Issue

"Such as I have"

LYMAN S. ABBOTT

In the third chapter of Acts is related the healing by Peter and John of the man, lame from birth, who was laid daily at the gate of a temple. If one chanced to go by who did not see him, or who perhaps turned his eyes away, the lame man might call to him and ask him for something. So, as Peter and John were about to go into the temple, their thoughts no doubt upon the wonderful message they had for mankind, the lame man asked an alms. Doubtless he thought they might give him a Roman penny. Perhaps a look of disappointment came over his face when Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none;" but how quickly that disappointment would be turned into expectancy when Peter continued, "But such as I have give I thee." Then followed the memorable command, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk."

Marvelous command! With what joy the lame man must have reached forth his hand to Peter! "And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God." "Such as I have give I thee." Marvelous gift, indeed! No need for silver and gold when such a gift was offered! Little wonder that he praised God as he entered the temple; nor is it strange that the people who saw this healing "were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him."

What a lesson we may learn from this! What have we to give? Are we really giving such as we have to those ready and waiting for the presentation of Christian Science? As we go about our business, do we give a smile of welcome to those whom we meet? Do we give a word of encouragement to the one plodding along beside us, carrying, perhaps, a load of care, a burden which seems too heavy for him? Are we ready to give such as we have to the needy one? Are we sharing our abundance of love with the one who seems to be lacking in love? Are we giving "a cup of cold water in Christ's name," as Mrs. Eddy has admonished us on page 570 of her priceless gift to mankind, the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures"?

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