Article January 15, 1966 Issue

"Growth in grace"

EDGAR ISAAC NEWGASS

Not through a sense of personal ability or righteousness do we effect our own or aid in effecting another's salvation. As Paul wrote (Eph. 2:8, 9), "By grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast."

In the transition from the human to the divine, grace is indeed a vital factor. It is sorely needed in every situation and relationship. Mrs. Eddy writes in Science and Health (p. 4), "What we most need is the prayer of fervent desire for growth in grace, expressed in patience, meekness, love, and good deeds." We note the words "most need."

"Grace and Truth," she further writes on page 67, "are potent beyond all other means and methods." And we read in the Gospel of John (1:17), "The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ." It is interesting to find that the word "grace" appears no more than a dozen times in the Old Testament, while it is repeatedly employed in the New.

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