Article May 20, 1950 Issue

HELPS FOR THE USHER

RAYMOND FRANK KELLER

The writer, seeking God's guidance in bringing his letter to a Church of Christ, Scientist, in a city where he had newly located, finally was led to join a branch of The Mother Church where he found much joy and opportunity for spiritual growth. One of the first impressions he had of this branch church was the love expressed by its ushers. Realizing that the light of welcome which they manifested was not personal, but rather was the reflection of Love, God, he felt less a stranger and more as one returning home.

Eventually the writer was appointed to the staff of ushers in this church. Desiring to understand and perform his duties properly, he began to study the office of usher in the light of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. He found that King David had given his son Solomon some excellent advice on serving God when he said (I Chron. 28:9), "And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind."

Meditating on this passage, the student saw that the instructions were orderly and scientific: first understanding and then perfection reached through humility. Does not the first injunction, calling for recognition and understanding of God, he asked himself, imply that he serves best who best knows whom he serves? Since understanding, inspiration, and comprehension all have their source in divine Mind, we can only know God as He reveals Himself. Thus, to understand God as Principle brings precision and divine control to our work; to know Him as Mind is to be guided rightly; to know Him as Life and Truth is to work with continual confidence and joy; and to understand God as Love is to give selfless service to mankind.

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