Article September 29, 1945 Issue

On Writing for Our Periodicals

EUGENE M. KOZIN

The writing of an article, a testimony, or a poem for publication in one of the Christian Science periodicals is a blessing to the writer and a way of serving the great Cause of Christian Science. In the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of this Science, we find her on occasion urging students to share their fruitage and experiences with the entire Field through the periodicals. One example of this may be found on page 155 of "Miscellaneous Writings" under the heading "To Correspondents."

On page 79 of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy writes, "Giving does not impoverish us in the service of our Maker, neither does withholding enrich us." Preparing an article is a means of contributing to the general welfare of our movement and of mankind. Many who are reading our periodicals are searching and hungering for a message of healing. Perhaps you have had just the experience or revelation that will help and encourage them to gain a clearer understanding of the particular problem on which they may be working. Certainly the sharing of some clear light of Truth that we have received is fulfilling Jesus' command (Matt. 10:8), "Freely ye have received, freely give." Both our Master and our Leader gave liberally of their spiritual treasures; let us follow in their footsteps and share the good that has come to us.

Certainly before one writes a theme or thesis on any subject he carefully studies and consults the authoritative works on it. Our authorities are the Bible and the writings of Mrs. Eddy. These books are rich in fact and revelation. Through the careful study of these books, and especially the study of the specific references in them which concern the subject we may have chosen, vast new vistas of our subject will unfold. We shall be able to speak "as one having authority" in proportion to our living and demonstrating of these truths. This divine authority is apparent in the works of all spiritually-minded writers, and it comes by gaining, yea, reflecting, the understanding of God and His creation.

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