Article October 15, 1990 Issue

A mighty fortress

The days of castles and moats may be over, but the need to feel secure remains. God's love brings impenetrable peace.

Gary Recard

While passing a large downtown church recently, I noticed a statement in the announcement box that read, "Love is the only fortress strong enough to trust." I began to think of fortresses and people's trust in them. From its earliest days, society has sought protection by enclosing itself behind walls. By the Middle Ages, kings and rulers lived in fortified castles, ringed by deep moats. These fortresses seemed impregnable.

Today we no longer live in walled cities, but still we can seek safety within a spiritual fortress when we are faced with sudden calamity. This fortress is built on a recognition of our permanent relationship with divine Love, God, the sustaining power of the universe.

Mrs. Eddy, who in founding the Church of Christ, Scientist, faced tremendous opposition from bigotry and sectarianism, knew a great deal about the importance of maintaining a strong spiritual fortress. She writes in Pulpit and Press: "Imagine yourselves in a poorly barricaded fort, fiercely besieged by the enemy. Would you rush forth single-handed to combat the foe? Nay, would you not rather strengthen your citadel by every means in your power, and remain within the walls for its defense? Likewise should we do as metaphysicians and Christian Scientists. The real house in which 'we live, and move, and have our being' is Spirit, God, the eternal harmony of infinite Soul."

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