Article June 16, 1945 Issue

Rest from Responsibility

ISABEL M. CUTELLI

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28). Many a weighted heart has found solace in these tender words, and some who have pondered the meaning of the words in moments of mental and physical fatigue have found the promise literally fulfilled.

They who "labour and are heavy laden"—who work and carry a heavy load of responsibility— know that mere cessation from their labors does not bring rest. For, indeed, it is not the toil that has tired them, but rather the burden of care. And this earth weight remains during off hours as well as during the workday.

Paul gave enlightened counsel in his compelling injunction (Hebr. 12:1), "Let us lay aside every weight." It remained, however, for Christian Science to explain the method whereby consciousness can arise and go to the Father in order to find rest.

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