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Rh It is anything but Scientifically Christian to think of aiding the divine Principle of healing, or trying to

sustain the human body until the divine Mind is ready to take the case. Divinity is always ready. Semper paratus is Truth's motto. Having seen so much suffering from quackery herself, the author desires to keep it out of Christian Science. The two-edged sword of Truth must turn in every direction, to guard this Tree of Life.

Sin makes deadly thrusts at the Christian Scientist, as ritualism and creed are summoned to give place to

higher law; but Science will ameliorate mortal malice. The spiritually Scientific man reflects the divine law, thus becoming a law unto himself. He does violence to no man, neither is he a false accuser. The Christian Scientist wisely shapes his course, and is honest and consistent in following the leadings of divine Mind. He must practically acknowledge, through healing as well as teaching, that Christ's way is the only one whereby mortals are radically saved from sin and sorrow.

Christianity causes men to turn naturally from materialism to Soul, as the flower turns from darkness to light. Man then appropriates those things which “the eye hath not seen nor the ear heard.” Paul and John had a clear apprehension that, as mortal man achieves no worldly honors except by sacrifice, so he must gain heavenly riches, by forsaking all other wealth. Then he will have nothing in common with the worldling's affections, motives, and aims. Judge not the future advancement of Christian Science by the steps already taken, lest