Article May 5, 1956 Issue

JOYOUS SACRIFICE

Edith Baird Robinson

Christian Science is a religion of healing and of joy, a religion which inspires its adherents to seek the heavenly harmony which is the reward of the demonstration of its truths.

Among the first lessons the student of this Science learns is this one: that there is much to sacrifice in order to attain the desired spiritual progress in Truth. If he remembers that any sacrifice which Truth demands of him brings joy, his growth will be a continuously happy experience, a benefit not to himself alone, but to those also with whom he shares his experience.

Our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, well knew the value of sacrifice, for she states in "Miscellaneous Writings" (p. 155): "Sacrifice self to bless one another, even as God has blessed you. Forget self in laboring for mankind; then will you woo the weary wanderer to your door, win the pilgrim and stranger to your church, and find access to the heart of humanity. While pressing meekly on, be faithful, be valiant in the Christian's warfare, and peace will crown your joy."

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