“There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed”
The Golden Text from this week’s Bible Lesson, “Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced,” is from Luke chapter 12, verse 2:
“. . . there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall no be known.”
Matthew echoes this statement of Christ Jesus in chapter 10, verse 26 of his gospel.
In his article from the October 14, 1967 issue of Sentinel, “An Honest Heart,” William Milford Correll notes,
“The necessity of proving one's position in Christian Science prevents hypocrisy. In speaking of this element of thought Jesus said, "There is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.” Sometimes when healings are delayed, there is need to face the situation squarely to see if there is divided loyalty in the picture—if one is really worshiping God with an honest heart. Certainly God does not withhold any good from man, and it is according to our fidelity that we experience God's goodness.”
Further, Bea Roegge quotes in the December 3, 2007 Sentinel article, “Evil Cannot Be Hidden, Nor Can Good”:
“Mary Baker Eddy, who insisted on truth-telling, once wrote, ‘Many are willing to open the eyes of the people to the power of good resident in divine Mind, but they are not so willing to point out the evil in human thought, and expose evil's hidden mental ways of accomplishing iniquity’ (Science and Health, pp. 570-571)."
In Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy writes, “If we feel the aspiration, humility, gratitude, and love which our words express, — this God accepts; and it is wise not to try to deceive ourselves or others, for ‘there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed.’” (p. 8:14–18)
“For sin destroyed, for sorrow healed,
For health and peace restored;
For Life and Love by Truth revealed,
We thank and bless the Lord.
This is the day the Lord hath made,
In praise lift up your voice.
In shining robes of joy arrayed,
Be glad, give thanks, rejoice.”
(Christian Science Hymnal, No. 342:3)
Kenneth Foster, CS
