Article September 16, 1939 Issue

"Love currency"

ESTELLE PEEL IZOR

Christian scientists are confronted with the question, "What is the great need in building and dedicating Christian Science churches?" That money is the chief need is a generally accepted belief. Mary Baker Eddy has written, however, in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 494), "Divine Love always has met and always will meet every human need." Our part, therefore, is to reflect Love, by expressing only those qualities that manifest the divine nature.

At the time of the building of the Extension of The Mother Church the members of that church lovingly contributed two million dollars for its erection. The contributions meant much sacrifice on the part of many, but they resulted in a grand achievement. Our Leader says (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, pp. 13, 14), "Because Christian Scientists virtually pledged this munificent sum not only to my church but to Him who returns it unto them after many days, their loving giving has been blessed." And she adds farther on, "God will pour them out a blessing above the song of angels, beyond the ken of mortals—a blessing that two millions of love currency will bring to be discerned in the near future as a gleam of reality."

Love is power. The supply of Love is continuous; and it is never restricted. If we, individually, reflect Love and manifest it with unfaltering faith and confidence in its power, all needs of the church will be met. This is not the work of one member, nor of a few more advanced workers. It is the work of all the members. There should be unity of purpose, scientific thinking, manifested in daily living, a complete reliance upon Love and obedience to its divine guidance, and holy consecration. It is possible for each one to uplift his consciousness, to open his thought to Love, to hold steadfastly to it and prove it. What could be more inspiring and joyous than receiving and sharing this abundance of Love? What could be more fruitful than for each member to demonstrate it?

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