Article March 27, 1937 Issue

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Christian Science Organizations at Colleges and Universities

An outstanding example of the scope of Mary Baker Eddy's purpose to aid all humanity in its struggle heavenward is found in the provision of the Manual for the forming of Christian Science Organizations at colleges and universities, where the local rule permits (see Manual, Art. XXIII, Sect. 8). Proof of the great value of this provision is found in the work of the organizations which have been formed in several of these institutions. No one can doubt the value to students in secular institutions, following the courses of study regularly prescribed, of the opportunity to seek spiritual refreshment and strength in the meetings held by these Christian Science organizations.

Students today are called upon to purpose branches of study in which the approach is usually from a material standpoint. Such studies lead thought away from the spiritual creation and, unless the student be especially alert, his vision of "the things above," the things which are not seen, may become clouded. The urge to accept the point of view of instructors and textbooks is often very great. The student has entered the institution for purposes of secular education, and he has confidence, quite naturally, in the opportunities placed before him. He is, usually, away from home and his parents' guidance. Accordingly, his need is great to drink frequently at the fountain of Truth and Love, from which eternally flow the streams of living waters.

The college Christian Science Organization offers the student the opportunity to clarify his thinking, to strengthen his purpose to follow in the paths opened by Mrs. Eddy, and to abide in the assurance that the spiritual realm is the universe of reality. As he reviews the experiences of the classroom with this in thought, his vision will be kept clear. He will not yield to the temptation to accept as final those branches of study which deal with a material universe.

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