Article October 20, 1934 Issue

The Christian Science Nurse

MABEL A. FROHBACH

A young woman who took up the profession of Christian Science nursing was once asked why she followed that line of work, and her reply was that by serving God and her fellow men in this manner she felt she was expressing at least to some extent her gratitude for what Christian Science had done for her. Unless one is really actuated by a desire to render loving and unselfish service, nursing, like other work in Christian Science, lacks spiritual inspiration. But if the attitude of loving service is maintained, the work never become a drudgery, for it is seen as a privilege and a joyous opportunity to demonstrate Christian Science. One of the requirements of a nurse is to have a demonstrable understanding of Christian Science and of its practice, as well as to be able to give proper care to those in need. (See Manual, Art. VIII, Sect. 31.)

A Christian Science nurse finds numerous ways of enlarging her sense of service, and one of the sweetest and most helpful ways is by being childlike. This includes a willingness to be teachable, humble, considerate, patient, gentle, and loving. If a nurse is not teachable she is liable to be controlled by the error of personal domination, and this points to a lack of humility, patience, and loving consideration. Domination, like all unlovely traits of mortal mind, can be overcome by persistently denying its false claim, and by reflecting Godlike qualities. The more a nurse does this the better for herself, the patient, and the world, because every good and perfect thought has a healing influence.

Our Leader tells us in "Rudimental Divine Science" (p. 9) that "the spiritual power of a scientific, right thought, without a direct effort, an audible or even a mental argument, has oftentimes healed inveterate diseases." We know not how far-reaching is the good we are endeavoring to reflect, for in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 152) she also says, "Of this we may be sure: that thoughts winged with peace and love breathe a silent benediction over all the earth, cooperate with the divine power, and brood unconsciously o'er the work of His hand."

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
The Cross
October 20, 1934
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit