Article November 17, 1934 Issue

Yesterday's Bread

HELENE EDMUNDS PUTTCAMP

In the sixteenth chapter of Exodus it is related that the Lord sent manna to the children of Israel to sustain them in the wilderness, and "Moses said, Let no man leave of it till the morning. Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms." On page 35 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs. Eddy says in part, "Our bread, 'which cometh down from heaven,' is Truth." Taken literally, the above passage from the Bible might seem to indicate that this spiritual bread is perishable, but when it is viewed in the light which Christian Science throws upon the Scriptures, a clearer and deeper interpretation is discovered.

To the sincere Christian Scientist, Truth, or the daily bread which frees men from all the oppressing beliefs which are suggested to them, is expressed in the inspired pages of the Bible, in Science and Health as well as the other writings of our Leader, and in the religious periodicals issued by our Publishing Society. On page 495 of Science and Health we are told: "Study thoroughly the letter and imbibe the spirit. Adhere to the divine Principle of Christian Science and follow the behests of God, abiding steadfastly in wisdom, Truth, and Love."

In order to follow this loving advice it is advisable for the earnest Christian Scientist daily to devote a certain portion of his time to the study of the Lesson-Sermon in the Christian Science Quarterly, the Bible, and the writings of our Leader. It is self-evident that the search for truth should not be spasmodic or half-hearted. We must not be satisfied with what we have learned yesterday or last week or last year. We must be continually seeking new spiritual horizons, new visions—verily, new worlds. The universe of thought is constantly unfolding, expanding before our view. In our journey forward we may encounter new mountains to ascend, valleys from which we must emerge, or, perhaps, desert places to be crossed and left behind. There may be unforeseen wilderness experiences which will require us to open our knapsack of spiritual food and partake thereof liberally. It is therefore requisite that we keep our supply of this spiritual manna ever fresh in our consciousness; for, as we read in Science and Health (pp. 365, 366), "The poor suffering heart needs its rightful nutriment, such as peace, patience in tribulation, and a priceless sense of the dear Father's loving-kindness."

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