Editorials

Controlling One's Thoughts

In his second epistle to the Corinthians, Paul wrote of the advisability of "bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

The Open Door

To everyone today this assurance of inspiration and succor recorded by Isaiah is practically available: "I the Lord.

True Preservation

When David cried, "O Lord, thou preservest man and beast," he may have thought of preservation as meaning protection or defense.

Loyalty

In her autobiography Mary Baker Eddy gives a wonderful definition of loyalty—loyalty, that is, on the part of students of Christian Science.

Infinite Progression

When beginning the study of Christian Science, one may still be imbued with the man-made creed which requires an individual to think of himself as a miserable sinner, struggling to rise from a low altitude with a view to reaching heaven after death.

The Power of Truth

In the fourth verse of the fourth chapter of Luke's Gospel is recorded Jesus' reply to the tempter: "It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

"That is enough!"

Several times in the forty-fifth chapter of Isaiah the prophet repeats the inspiring proclamation of God: "I am the Lord, and there is none else.

Inventory

At about this time of year many merchants "take stock," that is, make an inventory of merchandise on hand.

Resolutions

At one time, perhaps more than at present, it was quite the fashion to make good resolutions on January first, many of which, it is regrettable to be obliged to say, were broken on the following day, or soon thereafter.

The Reward of Overcoming

Christian Science teaches that there is only one real power—God.

Universal Love

Many are puzzled over the question as to how to know God.

A Suppositional Warfare

Mortals are apparently engaged in a constant warfare.