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indispensable to the destruction of false evidence, and the consequent
cure of the sick,--as all understand who practise the true Science of
Mind-healing. If, as the error indicates, the evidence of disease is not
false, then disease cannot be healed by denying its validity; and this is
why the mistaken healer is not successful, trying to heal on a material
basis.
The evidence that the earth is motionless and the sun revolves around
our planet, is as sensible and real as the evidence for disease; but
Science determines the evidence in both cases to be unreal. To material
sense it is plain also that the error of the revolution of the sun around
the earth is more apparent than the adverse but true Science of the
stellar universe. Copernicus has shown that what appears real, to
material sense and feeling, is absolutely unreal. Astronomy, optics,
acoustics, and hydraulics are all at war with the testimony of the
physical senses. This fact intimates that the laws of Science are mental,
not material; and Christian Science demonstrates this.

SCIENCE OF MIND-HEALING
The rule of divinity is golden; to be wise and true rejoices every heart.
But evil influences waver the scales of justice and mercy. No personal

considerations should allow any root of bitterness to spring up between
Christian Scientists, nor cause any misapprehension as to the motives
of others. We must love our enemies, and continue to do so unto the
end. By the love of God we can cancel error in our own hearts, and blot
it out of others.
Sooner or later the eyes of sinful mortals must be opened to see every
error they possess, and the way out of it; and they will "flee as a bird to
your mountain," away from the enemy of sinning sense, stubborn will,
and every imperfection in the land of Sodom, and find rescue and
refuge in Truth and Love.
Every loving sacrifice for the good of others is known to God, and the
wrath of man cannot hide it from Him. God has appointed for Christian
Scientists high tasks, and will not release them from the strict
performance of each one of them. The students must now fight their
own battles. I recommend that Scientists draw no lines whatever
between one person and another, but think, speak, teach, and write the
truth of Christian Science without reference to right or wrong
personality in this field of labor. Leave the distinctions of individual
character and the discriminations and guidance thereof to the Father,
whose wisdom is unerring and whose love is universal.
We should endeavor to be long-suffering, faithful, and charitable with
all. To this small effort let us add one more privilege--namely, silence
whenever it can substitute censure. Avoid voicing error; but utter the
truth of God and the beauty of holiness, the joy of Love and "the peace
of God, that passeth all understanding," recommending to all men
fellowship in the bonds of Christ. Advise students to rebuke each other
always in love, as I have rebuked them. Having discharged this duty,
counsel each other to work out his own salvation, without fear or doubt,
knowing that God will make the wrath of man to praise Him, and that
the remainder thereof He will restrain. We can rejoice that every germ
of goodness will at last struggle into freedom and greatness, and every
sin will so punish itself that it will bow down to the commandments of
Christ,--Truth and Love.
I enjoin it upon my students to hold no controversy or enmity over

doctrines and traditions, or over the misconceptions of Christian
Science, but to work, watch, and pray for the amelioration of sin,
sickness, and death. If one be found who is too blind for instruction, no
longer cast your pearls before this state of mortal mind, lest it turn and
rend you; but quietly, with benediction and hope, let the unwise pass by,
while you walk on in equanimity, and with increased power, patience,
and understanding, gained from your forbearance. This counsel is not
new, as my Christian students can testify; and if it had been heeded in
times past it would have prevented, to a great extent, the factions which
have sprung up among Scientists to the hindrance of the Cause of Truth.
It is true that the mistakes, prejudices, and errors of one class of
thinkers must not be introduced or established among another class
who are clearer and more conscientious in their convictions; but this
one thing can be done, and should be: let your opponents alone, and use
no influence to prevent their legitimate action from their own
standpoint of experience, knowing, as you should, that God will well
regenerate and separate wisely and finally; whereas you may err in
effort, and lose