Editorial February 28, 1959 Issue

WHY SHOULD WE REJOICE?

Harold Molter

A Christian Scientist who was suffering from a severe case of influenza asked a Christian Science practitioner to pray for him. During the telephone conversation the practitioner, recognizing that the sick man was discouraged and disturbed, said to him, "Let us rejoice."

Why should I rejoice? thought the sufferer. There is nothing to rejoice about! I am in pain, feel physically and mentally depressed, and am kept from engaging in my daily activities. What is there to rejoice about?

Then as he continued to think about the challenge which came over the telephone he could see that there were very good reasons for rejoicing. As a Christian Scientist it was his duty to know and maintain that God is infinite, ever-present good and that His creation is good, without an element of evil; that God is Spirit; hence His creation is wholly spiritual, without an element of sickness or discord.

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