Article August 22, 1931 Issue

Home

CAROLINE V. LANGWORTHY

Of all the blessings which may be realized by mankind, perhaps none is more loved and prized than that of home. In the enjoyment of what is called a happy home one is indeed blessed. On the other hand, through what seems the lack of home many are lonely and unhappy, feeling no refuge, protection, or loving shelter from the exigencies of modern living.

That the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, appreciated the value of home is evidenced by her loving reference to it in the textbook of Christian Science, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 58), as being "the dearest spot on earth," to which she adds that "it should be the centre, though not the boundary, of the affections." In these few words Mrs. Eddy sets forth something of the true ideal of home; and as this ideal is recognized, home will be seen to be greatly more than a material structure. Home is, in truth, something which no roof can cover nor wall embrace.

Modern changes and methods of living are altering our dwellings very much, but the divine idea of home persists and remains forever the same, for no material changes going on in the world about us can affect a spiritual idea. Man's real home is changeless in its character and nature, and it is always above and beyond the varying phases of mortal existence. And accordingly as home is found to be spiritual, it can no longer be regarded as a blessing bestowed upon some favored few of which others, less favored, are deprived. In its spiritual significance home becomes universal and available to all alike: it is included in the spiritual heritage of every son and daughter of God.

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