  This interesting day, crowned with the history of Truth's idea,—its earthly advent and nativity,—is [5] especially dear to the heart of Christian Scientists; to whom Christ's appearing in a fuller sense is so precious, and fraught with divine benedictions for mankind. The star that looked lovingly down on the manger of our Lord, lends its resplendent light to this hour: the [10] light of Truth, to cheer, guide, and bless man as he reaches forth for the infant idea of divine perfection dawning upon human imperfection,—that calms man's fears, bears his burdens, beckons him on to Truth and Love and the sweet immunity these bring from sin, sick- [15] ness, and death. This polar star, fixed in the heavens of divine Science, shall be the sign of his appearing who “healeth all our diseases;” it hath traversed night, wading through darkness and gloom, on to glory. It doth meet the [20] antagonism of error; addressing to dull ears and undis- ciplined beliefs words of Truth and Life. The star of Bethlehem is the star of Boston, high in the zenith of Truth's domain, that looketh down on the long night of human beliefs, to pierce the darkness and [25] melt into dawn. The star of Bethlehem is the light of all ages; is the light of Love, to-day christening religion undefiled, divine Science; giving to it a new name, and the white stone in token of purity and permanence. [30] The wise men follow this guiding star; the watchful [1] shepherd chants his welcome over the cradle of a great truth, and saith, “Unto us a child is born,” whose birth is less of a miracle than eighteen centuries ago; and “his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty [5] God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” My heart is filled with joy, that each receding year sees the steady gain of Truth's idea in Christian Science; that each recurring year witnesses the balance adjusted more on the side of God, the supremacy of Spirit; as shown [10] by the triumphs of Truth over error, of health over sick- ness, of Life over death, and of Soul over sense. “The hour cometh, and now is, when the true wor- shippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth.” “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made [15] me free from the law of sin and death.” “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Press on, press on! ye sons of light, Untiring in your holy fight, [20] Still treading each temptation down, And battling for a brighter crown. |
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