Editorial March 7, 1936 Issue

"Love rules the universe"

Duncan Sinclair

Two sentences to be found on page 278 of "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany," by Mrs. Eddy, are among the most arresting ever penned. They read: "The government of divine Love is supreme. Love rules the universe, and its edict hath gone forth: 'Thou shalt have no other gods before me,' and 'Love thy neighbor as thyself.'" Men may doubt, even deny, the truth these words convey; but nothing is more certain than that some day it will be universally acknowledged.

What a thought, that "Love rules the universe," that Love's government is supreme! It cannot be, says that skeptic. For is not evil frequently in control in human affairs? Do not men often suffer grievously from disease and lack? Are not there numerous occasions upon which love is absent in human relationships? That certainly would often seem to be true, if the material senses are to be believed. Yes, the material sense of existence apparently speaks loudly of imperfect government and of the things which accompany it—sin, disease, suffering, and death.

How, then, in the face of material sense evidence, are we to regard the statement that "Love rules the universe"? Here Christian Science comes to our aid, solving the enigma for us. Mrs. Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, perceived that God is Love, and that He is infinite. From this great truth she reached the conclusion that Love is the only governing power anywhere, at any time; that, indeed, Love rules the entire universe continuously; and, further, that since Love is infinite, Love's government must be supreme. Then followed the inescapable deduction, namely, that the opposite of Love—evil—has no real existence, and no governing power whatsoever. When men understand these basic truths, they are constrained to render homage to God's most holy name; they are constrained to love Him, and to extend their love to their fellow men.

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