Article May 1, 1937 Issue

The Omnipresence of Good

JAMES W. C. STUART

Christian Science is disclosing to the world the right sense of that which is actually going on. Many people are afraid either because some past experience threatens to have untoward results, or because they expect something disagreeable to happen in the future. When asked if they are suffering at the present time, they are apt to say they can stand the present situation, but that further trouble is expected to develop in the future.

The Preacher said, "That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past." This statement implies the sweet promise that we may find protection from the effects of mistakes committed in the past and from the dread of future evil. Christ Jesus, our great Master, said, "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Can the kingdom be anything less than a state of happiness, health, joy, and well-being? It is possible to experience this harmony now, for, "behold, now is the day of salvation." Then it is possible to live today in such a way that we need not be afraid, but can be well and happy.

The study of Christian Science enables us to understand that all human experiences are essentially mental, and that the false concept of life as material can be exchanged for the spiritual understanding of man in God's image and likeness. Working out the problem of being metaphysically—which is the only way in which it can be done—the student of Christian Science sees the perfection of real being, and the unreality of evil, which mankind in general accepts as inevitable. Referring to "the metaphysician," Mrs. Eddy states on page 423 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" that he makes "Mind his basis of operation."

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