rapidly spreading over the globe; and the morrow will crown the effort of
to-day with a diadem of gems from the New Jerusalem.




EXEMPLIFICATION


To energize wholesome spiritual warfare, to rebuke vainglory, to offset
boastful emptiness, to crown patient toil, and rejoice in the spirit and
power of Christian Science, we must ourselves be true. There is but one way
of _doing_ good, and that is to _do_ it! There is but one way of _being_
good, and that is to _be_ good!

Art thou still unacquainted with thyself? Then be introduced to this self.
"Know thyself!" as said the classic Grecian motto. Note well the falsity of
this mortal self! Behold its vileness, and remember this poverty-stricken
"stranger that is within thy gates." Cleanse every stain from this
wanderer's soiled garments, wipe the dust from his feet and the tears from
his eyes, that you may behold the real man, the fellow-saint of a holy
household. There should be no blot on the escutcheon of our Christliness
when we offer our gift upon the altar.

A student desiring growth in the knowledge of Truth, can and will obtain it
by taking up his cross and following Truth. If he does this not, and
another one undertakes to carry his burden and do his work, the duty will
_not be accomplished_. No one can save himself without God's help, and God
will help each man who performs his own part. After this manner and in no
other way is every man cared for and blessed. To the unwise helper our