The patter songs in Gilbert and Sullivan operas are one of their many delights. Matter's patter is the incessant, fiendish palaver of mortal mind. He who would turn his attention for even a moment to its innumerable threats, intimations, subtle suggestions, fearful reports, and outrageous lies is going to get more than a flea in his ear. Matter, mortal mind, is an inveterate talker and would have man's physical senses heed its messages.
Mrs. Eddy informs us in the chapter "Prayer" in Science and Health that we need to enter the sanctuary of Spirit and close the door of the physical senses. We will never "have audience with Spirit, the divine Principle, Love, which destroys all error" (S&H 15: 12-13) until the door of the "erring senses" is closed, and it should not be cracked open out of curiosity even if what we faintly hear is the mellifluous whisper of sweet talk or soothing cooing. Not heeding should not mean blindy ignoring, however. We need to be alert to matter's claims in order to correct them and not be taken in unaware.
Growing spiritually means the inspired Word is something new and wonderful and God is nearer, dearer, and more real to us. Music is not the printed score, and to the non-musician it may seem just an orderly array of notes (symbols) and performing instructions. It does not become music until it is performed and experienced aurally or "heard" in the mind by a musician reading the score. So it is with the inspired Word of the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. To the materially-minded these works are little more than a jumble of meaningless words. To the sincere seeker they point the Way to understanding and demonstrating our spiritual being and pefection.
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Simply wonderful. So very inspiring and solid. Glad I stopped by to see your latest.
You are a treasure!
Well done as always. When I think of the healings I've had through the Word of God, well I can never be grateful enough for Christian Science and what our Leader has given through her writings.
A very helpful blog post!
I really like this one. But then, I like all your postings. What helps me fend off mortal mind's lies is the definition of Mind as given in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. For your readers not conversant with this book, let me give the key thought (to me) that what wipes out mortal mind is the understanding that God, good is the only Mind, that He alone is governing us, that we reflect His thoughts.
Thanks much for tackling this topic,
I've told you this before, blogger, but you are so good at what you do. As to this subject you've written on, do I know what you mean! But thank God, we have the teachings of Christian Science to see us through challenges.
I love that phrase, God's Word becoming nearer and dearer to us. This is the whole point, isn't it?
Heartfelt thanks to you,
I'm fairly sure you're an English professor. Are you a professional musician, too? You make quite a few references to music in your blogs posts, I've noticed. Whatever your line of work, enjoy your website.
Thank you for continuing to put out high-level blog posts. Yours are always worth reading--and pondering.
Good job!
Extremely well done. Another fine blog post, and I applaud your efforts on behalf of the Cause we all love.
Thanks much,
Isn't our religion wonderful, though! To think we're given the Christ-knowledge that lifts us above mortal mind's fears and false beliefs. It just behooves us to take full advantage of all God has revealed through the writings of Mary Baker Eddy.
Thanks!
Thanks for such an uplifting message. Always get a lot from what you are led to share. A God-directed blog, in my view.
Glad a friend recommended your website for thoughtful, well-written essays on our favorite topic--divine Science.
You've gained a regular reader.
Love the way you express spiritual truths. A real blessing to the Field, this blog.
Thanks a lot!
How right you are, blogger. The holy Word of God and the inspired writings of Mary Baker Eddy have such power for those of us who have been healed by them. They are so alive with inspiration and power, I am finding.
I thank you for another very helpful blog posting. As others have told you, you do express your metaphysics in such a clear, fresh way and it's a pleasure to visit your website.
Really enjoy your website, and look forward to more well-written posts!
(Neat title by the way...)
Just now back in town and checking one of my favorite websites. This is really good, and I got a lot from reading it.
Thanks for all the good you are doing in this world of ours!
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