Article October 2, 1943 Issue

"Nothing is new to Spirit"

JOHN S. SAMMONS

The unfolding drama of the nations is bringing far-reaching changes in the social, economic, and political affairs of men. Many peoples are moving or are being moved to new and strange lands. Armies are sailing the seas to distant and little known countries. The strange sound of other tongues comes to our hearing. The impact of ideas—some arresting, some trite—startles and occasionally may dismay. The tempo of daily life is quickened. Tradition is losing its hold and customs are being refurbished and adapted to the demands of the hour. What is the meaning of it all, and what answer does Christian Science give to the thoughtful inquirer?

Christ Jesus, in predicting the coming of wars and commotions, and the signs, distresses, and perplexities which are incident to those material conditions, said. "When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: for your redemption draweth nigh."

Do we always look up when changing conditions or circumstances compel us to face the unknown? Are not the advancing steps accompanied too frequently with backward glances of fear or the burden of discouragement? A wavering attitude is not promotive of spiritual progress. Our response to the call of these times should be in the spirit of the words of Isaiah: "I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I: send me." A spontaneous compliance with the will of God begets the confidence that will carry on and carry through.

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