Article January 7, 1939 Issue

Pentecost

CONSTANCE MARY MANN

In the second chapter of Acts, it is recorded of the apostles: "They were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind. ... And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost." So real and vital to them was this experience that when they spoke to the people, those of all nationalities were able to comprehend. The spirituality of their message was clearly understood by listeners of many nations, regardless of the language in which it was spoken. This record of the apostles' experience at Jerusalem, at the feast of Pentecost, may well be pondered today.

Students of Christian Science are increasingly grateful for the spiritual light which the writings of Mary Baker Eddy throw upon the Scriptures, for it enables them to make the Bible a practical help in daily living. In the textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy says (p. 117), "God is Spirit; therefore the language of Spirit must be, and is, spiritual;" and in the next paragraph, "Ear hath not heard, nor hath lip spoken, the pure language of Spirit."

The apostles had witnessed their Master's wonderful life. They had seen him heal the sick and sinning, and raise the dead to life. They had known him to be crucified, and they had also seen him after his resurrection from the grave. Finally, they were present when he ascended "out of their sight." Their hearts were then filled with love for the Christ which he had manifested, and they "returned to Jerusalem with great joy."

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