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Rh fact of the Bible is the superiority of spiritual over physical power.

Must Christian Science come through the Christian churches, as some insist? This Science has come

already, and come through the one whom God called. Jesus once said: “I thank Thee, oh Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because Thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Thy sight.” As aforetime, the Spirit of the Christ, which taketh away the ceremonies and doctrines of men, is not accepted until the hearts of men are made ready for it. The mission of Jesus confirmed prophecy, and explained the so-called miracles of olden time as natural

demonstrations of the divine power, which were not understood. This established his claim to the Messiahship. In reply to John's inquiry, “Art thou he that should come?” he returned an affirmative reply, — recounting his works, instead of referring to his doctrine, confident that this exhibition of the divine power to heal would fully answer that question. Hence his reply: “Go and show John those things which ye do hear and see. The blind receive their sight and the lame walk. . . . And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me.” In other words, he gave his benediction to whomsoever should not deny that such effects, coming from Mind, prove the unity of God, — the divine Principle which brings out all harmony.