Article August 11, 1956 Issue

THE PART OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE NURSE IN HEALING WORK

MABEL A. FROHBACH

One of the first and most important requisites for becoming a Christian Science nurse is to have a demonstrable knowledge of Christian Science practice. This is borne out in Article VIII, Section 31, of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, where she writes, "A member of The Mother Church who represents himself or herself as a Christian Science nurse shall be one who has a demonstrable knowledge of Christian Science practice, who thoroughly understands the practical wisdom necessary in a sick room, and who can take proper care of the sick."

"How," it may be asked, "can the individual who wishes to become a Christian Science nurse gain a demonstrable understanding of this Science?" Naturally the textbooks of Christian Science, the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," as well as Mrs. Eddy's writings other than Science and Health, must first be studied. A superficial acquaintance with these books is not enough. They must be studied and pondered from beginning to end with a deep desire to learn more of God, man, and the universe of God's creating.

Any scientific subject has to be thoroughly learned step by step before it can be demonstrated. Christian Science is no exception to the rule. Mrs. Eddy admonishes us (Science and Health, p. 495): "Study thoroughly the letter and imbibe the spirit. Adhere to the divine Principle of Christian Science and follow the behests of God, abiding steadfastly in wisdom, Truth, and Love."

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