Paul saw in Athens an altar dedicated “to the unknown god.” Referring to it he said to the Athenians: “Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, Him declare I unto you.” (Acts xvii. 23.)
Urim. Light.
The Rabbins believed that the stones in the breast-plate of the high-priest had supernatural illumination; but Christian Science reveals Spirit, not matter, as the illuminator of all. The illuminations of Science give us a sense of the nothingness of error; and they show the spiritual inspiration of Love and Truth to be the only fit preparation for admission to the presence and power of the Most High.
Valley. Depression; meekness; darkness.
“Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of
death, I will fear no evil.” (Ps. xxiii. 4.)
Though the way is dark in mortal sense, Divine Life and Truth destroy the unrest of mortal thought, the fear of death, and the supposed reality of error. Science, contradicting sense, makes the valley bud and blossom, and causes darkness and doubt to disappear.
Veil. A cover; concealment; hiding; hypocrisy.
The Jewish women wore veils over their faces, in token of reverence and submission, and in accordance with Pharisaical notions.
The Judaic religion consisted mostly of rites and ceremonies. The motives and affections of a man were of little account, if only he appeared unto men to fast. The great Nazarene, as meek as he was mighty, rebuked
