Christian Scientists rejoice in knowing God as Principle because the word conveys to them the sense of His absolute unchangeableness and permanence, besides giving them an understanding of Him as the cause of all that really exists.
With
what relief the sufferer who turns to Christian Science learns for the first time that true thinking can emancipate him from the slavery of disease and disability.
According
to material sense testimony mankind's enjoyment of good—health, harmony, and happiness—seems insecure; whereas evil experiences, such as sickness and sin, discord and disappointment, appear so prevalent that men are prone to be uncertain, doubtful, and fearful in regard to their status and welfare.
Student
of Christian Science early learn that faithful and regular study of the Lesson-Sermons in the Christian Science Quarterly is an effectual aid in obtaining a working knowledge of the truth.