Are you sure?
This bookmark will be removed from all folders and any saved notes will be permanently removed.
"The radiation of Spirit"
Mankind is hungering for a better understanding of God, an understanding that is applicable to their present needs. In the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy, are found seven synonyms for God: Principle, Mind, Soul, Spirit, Life, Truth, Love. To catch a glimpse of the depth and breadth of any one of these synonyms is to draw close to the true nature of God and to understand a little of the wholeness, the allness, the perfection of the Supreme Being. Such an understanding helps to heal the most stubborn, long-standing case of sin or disease.
For example, a study of the references to Spirit in Mrs. Eddy's writings will reveal how consistently she uses this term to designate special characteristics and functions of Deity. As thought turns to the inspiration and illumination in these passages, the Bible promise, "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you," James 4:8: is fulfilled.
As spiritual truths take over in human consciousness, thought gradually disentangles itself from matter and mortal belief. Mrs. Eddy writes, "Spirit imparts the understanding which uplifts consciousness and leads into all truth." Science and Health, p. 505;
Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.
November 4, 1967 issue
View Issue-
Forgiveness Liberates
JEANETTE F. SUTTON
-
Building on the Basis of Perfection
EDITH PRUDDEN LEWIS
-
The Message of the Comforter
WILLIAM ROBERT SUDDABY
-
"The radiation of Spirit"
RUTH C. PRICE
-
The Power of Humility and Meekness
RUTH CHRISTIE NICHOLS
-
Spiritual Evidence Is Supreme
KENNETH H. READING
-
CONCEPTS AT CROSSROADS
Jayne Holmes Warren
-
Horses Can Be Healed Too
NANCY C. WINBURN
-
Do We Love God?
Helen Wood Bauman
-
The Living Water
William Milford Correll
-
"We soil our garments with conservatism, and afterwards we...
James Henry Walton
-
Although I had attended a Christian Science Sunday School for...
Larry J. Turner with contributions from Barbara Caudry Clough
-
For over forty years now I have been receiving the benefits of...
Isabel P. Bunting
-
On page 170 of the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health...
Florene M. Massena
-
One night I had a mishap in our home and lost consciousness
Gladys P. Ponder
-
Signs of the Times
George E. LaMore