Article October 4, 1969 ISSUE

Words of Current Interest

The words in this issue are related to the Lesson-Sermon in the
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE QUARTERLY designated to be read
in Christian Science churches on October 12, 1969.

The parched ground shall become a pool (Isa. 35:7)

The word rendered "parched ground" has the literal meaning of "mirage"; and when the word is taken in that sense, it provides a striking metaphor. Such mirages are still often to be seen in Syria, and in the present passage Isaiah would seem to be pointing out that the deceptive image of a pool, misleading the thirsty traveler, is to be replaced by the real water he so sorely needs.

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