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the condition of matter, when in fact all is
Mind. The body is the substratum of mortal mind,
and this so-called mind must finally yield
to the mandate of immortal Mind.
(Ghost-stories inducing fear)
Disquisitions on disease have a mental effect similar
to that produced on children by telling ghost-stories in
the dark. By those uninstructed in Christian
Science, nothing is really understood of material
existence. Mortals are believed to be here without their
consent and to be removed as involuntarily, not knowing
why nor when. As frightened children look everywhere
for the imaginary ghost, so sick humanity sees danger in
every direction, and looks for relief in all ways except the
right one. Darkness induces fear. The adult, in bondage
to his beliefs, no more comprehends his real being
than does the child; and the adult must be taken out of
his darkness, before he can get rid of the illusive sufferings
which throng the gloaming. The way in divine
Science is the only way out of this condition.
(Mind imparts purity, health, and beauty)
I would not transform the infant at once into a
man, nor would I keep the suckling a lifelong babe.
No impossible thing do I ask when urging
the claims of Christian Science; but because
this teaching is in advance of the age, we
should not deny our need of its spiritual unfoldment.
Mankind will improve through Science and
Christianity. The necessity for uplifting the race is father to
the fact that Mind can do it; for Mind can impart
purity instead of impurity, strength instead of weakness,
and health instead of disease. Truth is an alterative
in the entire system, and can make it "every whit
whole."
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