Article March 14, 1931 Issue

Uninterrupted Harmony

MARY T. TATUM

Students of Christian Science often find, as they continue in their study and practice of its great truths, that they are becoming more immune to sickness, that they are freer from discord and less susceptible to sin or other erroneous suggestions. If these conditions seem to arise, they are more easily mastered, and disturb less the student's peace of mind. This is the inevitable result of striving to "hold thought steadfastly to the enduring, the good, and the true," as Mrs. Eddy so wisely counsels (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 261); and the more successful one is in keeping thought above material appearances, the more harmonious will be his experience. God's spiritual ideas are constantly with us, for "in him we live, and move, and have our being;" but it is only as we spiritualize our thinking that we discern them.

We cannot benefit from the radio programs arranged for our entertainment unless we tune in properly. Similarly, by thinking on a material plane we shut ourselves out from the harmony of divine Mind. But this is not possible to thought which reflects God; for God is All, and we cannot, therefore, shut ourselves away from Him. Mrs. Eddy's statements of this fact in Christian Science are guiding thousands to their God-given heritage of harmony. In Science and Health, in the Manual of The Mother Church, and in her other writings, she directs her students into true thinking, and their efforts in this direction are repaid by their growth Spiritward.

The Psalmist says, "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." But if we would have perfect protection, we must not visit "the secret place" only occasionally, we must dwell there. Jesus said, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Thus he showed that persistent effort brings one freedom.

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