Editorial November 5, 1938 Issue

"Science and peace"

Violet Ker Seymer

Referring to the world as "the arena for conflicting forces," Mary Baker Eddy states that "on one side there will be discord and dismay; on the other side there will be Science and peace" (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 96). Accordingly, we are pledged as Christian Scientists invariably and instantly to exclude from our consciousness the slightest mortal mind suggestion of "discord and dismay," whatever the provocation. We can carry out this pledge by being mindful of Christ Jesus' declaration: "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid."

Consciously abiding in the light of Spirit, we cannot fail to be at peace ourselves, and to serve as peacemakers wherever we find ourselves. Jesus said that a candle was not to be put "under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house." We must not be so intent, then, on preserving our own peace that we are oblivious of the needs of others. One who reflects the peace of divine Love is tenderly observant of the human need and strong in meeting it through Christian Science, the "Comforter," or "Spirit of truth."

Throughout eternity the fathomless peace of God finds full expression in man and the universe. There is, therefore, no warrant for yielding to the general belief that there may be environments, circumstances, periods of time, when Love seems to be eclipsed by hate, and the peace of God made void by human warfare. The reverse is the truth. All creation is blessed with infinite peace, for the reason that Spirit is supreme and Love is all-powerful. As we hold to these basic facts, we speed the appearing of "on earth peace, good will toward men." The fulfilling of this prophecy is certain. Coming generations will witness the establishment of concord and peace between all the nations of the earth. To this end the Christian Scientists of today must be faithful in maintaining peace in their own hearts, for not otherwise can they be peacemakers in the world.

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