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Rh Truth is demonstrable, when understood, and that it is not understood until demonstrated. If “faithful over a

few things,” we shall be made “rulers over many;” but the one unused talent decays and is lost. When the sick or the sinful awake to realize their need of what they have not, they will be receptive of Divine Science, which gravitates towards Soul and away from material sense, removes thought from the body, and elevates even mortal mind to the contemplation of something better than disease or sin. The true idea of God gives the true understanding of Life and Love, robs the grave of its victory, takes away all sin, and the delusion that there are other gods, and destroys mortality.

The influence of Christian Science is not so much seen as felt. The “still, small voice” of Truth is uttering

itself. We are either turning away from this utterance, or we are listening to it and going up higher. Willingness to become as a little child, and to leave the old for the new, renders thought receptive of the advanced idea. Gladness to leave the old landmarks, and joy to see them disappear, — this disposition helps to precipitate the ultimate harmony. The purification of sense and self is a proof of progress; for none but “the pure in heart shall see God.”

Unless the harmony and immortality of man are becoming more apparent, we are not gaining the true idea

of God; and the body will reflect what governs it, whether it be Truth or error, Understanding or belief, Spirit or matter. Therefore “acquaint thyself now with God, and be at peace.” Be watchful, sober, and vigilant. The way is strait and narrow, which