For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, a Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Holy Bible, Isaiah 9 NLT

The impersonation of the spiritual idea had a brief history in the earthly life of our Master; but “of his kingdom there shall be no end,” for Christ, God’s idea, will eventually rule all nations and peoples — imperatively, absolutely, finally — with divine Science.

Mary Baker Eddy, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, p. 565

 

If concerned about temporal government policies and leaders, we can appeal to the supreme law of this Principle and trust its power to uphold equity and justice. 

Living under God’s government
There’s a higher government at work in the world than the eye can see
Evan Mehlenbacher, Christian Science Sentinel, May 1, 2023
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The demand is for a more spiritual and higher realization of man’s true selfhood, which already includes peace and harmony. 

‘His name shall be called Wonderful’
Diane P. Dailey, The Christian Science Journal, December 2013
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By prophets seen of old,
When with the ever-circling years
Shall come the time foretold;
When the new heaven and earth shall own
The Prince of Peace their King,
And all the world send back the song
Which now the angels sing.

Christian Science Hymnal, Hymn 158