Article October 8, 1949 Issue

GOD'S PERFECT DAY

ROSE SAFFRON

A Student of Christian Science at one time was greatly disturbed at the close of each day. She dreaded the nights because she was restless and sleepless. The moment she rested her head on her pillow she was attacked by harrowing thoughts of the past and engulfed by an overwhelming sense of frustration. She found herself wishing that the days might be interminable, uninterrupted by nights.

During an uncomfortable night, when she endeavored to realize God's presence as divine Love encompassing and permeating her being, she was conscious of a peace which she had not known for a long time. After a while she was suddenly aware that Mary Baker Eddy's definition of day was quietly filling her consciousness. Gratefully she realized the closeness of God and the nearness of His angels, which had come to her "to comfort, guard and guide" (Christian Science Hymnal, No. 9).

Mrs. Eddy starts her definition of day in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" as follows (p. 584): "The irradiance of Life; light, the spiritual idea of Truth and Love." Then in the next paragraph she continues: "The objects of time and sense disappear in the illumination of spiritual understanding, and Mind measures time according to the good that is unfolded. This unfolding is God's day, and 'there shall be no night there.'"

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
ANSWERED PRAYER
October 8, 1949
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit