Hmyn 103 Christian Science Hymnal

As I was praying this morning in preparation for my day God lead me to this Hymn.  I opened the Hymnal after praying for guidence and direction this morning and God lead me right to this Hymn!

Hymn 103
Florence L. Heywood GLUECK ZU KREUZ Darmstadt Gesangbuch, 1698 Music from Songs of Syon by permission of G. R. Woodward

Hear our prayer, O gracious Father, Author of celestial good, That Thy laws so pure and holy May be better understood.

Armed with faith, may we press onward, Knowing nothing but Thy will; Conquering every storm of error With the sweet words: Peace, be still.

Like the star of Bethlehem shining, Love will guide us all the way, From the depths of error's darkness

Into Truth's eternal day.

Under Trial

As the day progresses pray with this song of King David:

Psalms 52:1

The (kindness, justice), goodness, (The quality of being good in any of its various senses; excellence; virtue; kindness; benevolence; goodness of character, of disposition, of conduct, etc.) endureth (2. To remain firm, as under trial or suffering; to suffer patiently or without yielding; to bear up under adversity; to hold out.) continually. (Without pause or cessation; unceasingly)  

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913 + 1828)

Colossians 3:14

Colossians 3:14

The Message (MSG)

 12-14  So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.

July 7, More Humility

As I began my study of the Christian Science weekly bible lesson, "Sacrament," I dug into the Responsive Reading and found this offering:

Colossians 3:16

The Message (MSG) 

"15-17  Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way."

Letting the Christ, have the run of the house is liberating and will eliminate criticism, judging, hatred, self-will, arrogance and pride, lust, and any other evil beliefs that wish to influence, direct, counsel or mandate.

Declare with the humility of the Christ, I am God’s perfect child and I am not the material man that wishes to persuade, influence, direct, intimidate or manipulate me into it’s own bidding.  God is my true Father/Mother and my creator and the Scriptures declare this truth as the fact of my true spiritual being.

I am reflecting God in his universe , right here and right now; His handiwork, good, pure, abundant, embodies me, mine and all.  God’s care and ever presence, protection, and care in every way is here with me, at all times and under all circumstances.  

"Truth - Healing"

“The Spiritual elevator of the human race, physically, morally, and Christianly, is the truism that Truth demonstrates good, and is natural; while error, or evil, is really non-existent, and must have produced its own illusion, -for it belongs not to nature nor to God.  Truth is the power of God which heals the sick and the sinner, and is applicable to all the needs of man.  It is the universal, intelligent Christ-idea illustrated by the life of Jesus, through whose ‘stripes we are healed.’ By conflicts, defeats, and triumphs, Christian Science has been reduced to the understanding of mortals, and found able to heal them”  Miscellaneous Writings. 259

The word natural associated with Truth is refreshing, inspiring and comforting.  To often in our day-to-day activites and conversation, the suggestion that Truth is something other than the right way or natural way tempts us to move in a direction opposite of our spritiual good and growth.  Rather than accept any belief contrary to Truth, as I align my thought wtih this truism, I am rewarded with clear and uplifted thought in living my day.

In NO Wise

“Nothing        (Not anything; In no degree, not at all; in no wise; No part, portion, quantity or degree: Webster’s 1913+1828) 

but Spirit,      ( Life itself; the intelligent, immaterial and immortal part of man; Energy, vivacity, ardor, enthusiasm, courage, etc. The renewed nature of man {Matt 26. Gal. 5.} Webster’s 1913+1828)  

Soul,               (The seat of real life or vitality; the source of action;Energy; courage; spirit; fervor; affection, or any other noble manifestation of the heart or moral nature; inherent power or goodness.  Webster’s 1913+1828) 

can evolve Life,       (Enjoyment in the right use of the powers; especially, a spiritual existence; happiness in the favor of God; heavenly felicity.  Manner of living; conduct; deportment, in regard to morals Webster’s 1913+1828) 

for Spirit        (vivacious or lively; one who evinces great activity; That which hath power or energy; the quality of any substance which manifest life, activity.  Webster’s 1913+1828)  

is more than all else.”      (otherwise; human opinion, aggravation, mortal aptitude, scholastic theology, human impairment, belligerence, unemployment, failure, lack of success, homelessness, frustration, moral dilemma, self-reliance, injury, back pain, human condition and suffering.) 

Science & Health with key to the Scriptures p. 335

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“Shook off  the dust

of their feet” comes from Jesus’ advice to his disciples when he sent them out to heal (see Luke 9:5). He said that if they encountered opposition and felt unwelcome anywhere, they should

simply shake the dust off their feet and leave. So that’s what Paul and Barnabus did when they left Antioch— and immediately started healing in Iconium, which was a political and economic hub in south-central Turkey.”  

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