Article October 20, 1945 Issue

Loyalty

DOROTHY EILEEN HEYWOOD-DOVE

In a period like the present, of startling changes, of falling dynasties, signal defeats and victories, the quality of loyalty and of what is called outstanding devotion to duty is displayed both individually and collectively, in the air, in foreign lands, on the broad seas, and also in the conduct of business and in the unspectacular quiet of the home. Side by side with the dramatic and arresting act is the quiet conquest of temperamental and other characteristics as the individual gains victories over self.

To those living in the danger zones has come a unique opportunity not only to test their loyalty to the country and government which they look upon as their own, but to prove in ever-progressive degree their fidelity to the divine Principle of Christian Science, their loyalty to the Cause of God and of His Christ.

"The government of divine Love derives its omnipotence from the love it creates in the heart of man; for love is allegiant, and there is no loyalty apart from love," writes Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, in her book, "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany" (p. 189). She further adds, with deep significance, "When the human senses wake from their long slumber to see how soon earth's fables flee and faith grows wearisome, then that which defies decay and satisfies the immortal cravings is sought and found."

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