While
the growth of the organization which bears the name of Christian Science has been matter of common observation hereabouts, very few were prepared for such a demonstration of its continental and even its world-wide extent as this gathering has given.
We
know that Jesus, who said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," acknowledged no earthly parents, but said, "One is your Father, which is in heaven.
The
law of the Lord is the theme of Psalm 119, which has been pronounced the most precious of all the Psalms in its glorious expression of love for that law.
Among
English speaking people, the widespread lack of care as to the exact meaning of words in common use has given rise to many of the difficulties which beset the pathway of the investigator in Christian Science.
It
is manifestly difficult for some to make the demonstration of speaking at our Wednesday evening meetings, and my heart goes out to the timid ones who would fain rise and testify to the great blessings they have received through Christian Science, yet who are held down by fear, self-depreciation, or some other form of error.
For
the children who love to know of children's work in the Field, I want to say that about four years ago my three-year-old son was very ill with the grip, and as I had been studying Christian Science only a few months, I felt that I was rather an incompetent practitioner; but as I had no help in the house, no telephone, and my husband was away, I decided to my best without asking for outside help, since I knew that God does the work.
