Article August 15, 1936 Issue

The Mists Shall Roll Away

The road to the mountaintop led through a dense forest. Some young people were walking slowly upward. Unaccustomed to climbing, they often sat down to rest; they were determined to reach the top, however, and enjoy the extensive view of the fields and a beautiful lake. When after several hours they reached the summit they were dismayed, for the view they had set out to enjoy was obscured by a heavy mist. Much discouraged, they sat down. Would the mist clear away, they wondered, or would they be obilged to walk down again without having obtained a clear view?

They sat quietly for some time. All at once one exclaimed, "See, the mist is becoming less dense!" "That is only your imagination!" answered a discouraged voice. But after some time they all sprang up. The mist was dispersing! As they stood watching, the mist gradually lifted, as though a curtain had been drawn aside. They caught glimpses of the lake, of trees far below, and soon the sunshine broke through. Detail after detail in the landscape gradually stood out clearly and beautifully, till the sun had completely swept away all mist and they gazed with delight upon the glorious view now before them.

All who take up the study of Christian Science might learn a lesson from the experience of these young people. Is not our outlook obscured by a mist of false beliefs until Christian Science gives us a clear view? The young people did not expect to enjoy the mountaintop view until they had taken all the ascending steps. Can we expect to come to a clear understanding of God unless we study His commandments and obey them in proportion to our understanding? "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me," said Paul. The Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, tells us that in order to understand more we must practice what we already understand. Christian Science is demonstrable. We prove our understanding in our demonstrations. Just as we climb a mountain trail step by step, so we advance step by step in spiritual understanding. We must let Christ, Truth, uproot all superstition and correct every erroneous belief in order that we may see in a clearer light the man God created. We must be willing to admit that God, Spirit, created man in His image and likeness. The Psalmist said: "Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves. ... Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise."

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