Editorial February 13, 1902 Issue

Christian Science and Universalism

Editor

The Universalist Leader for February I, publishes an able and interesting sermon by the Rev. A. H. Laing, D.D., from the text, "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us" (John, 1 :14), wherein the Doctor makes some comparisons between Christian Science and Universalism as represented by the Universalist Church. In his introductory remarks he states his definition of the "Word," part of which we quote:—

"The 'word' here spoken of represents the Christ spirit, the divine mind, the heavenly character; and it became an effective force for the world's moral uplifting when it was incarnated in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. Perhaps, in some inferior sense, it had found an embodiment in the prophets and saints of an earlier age; but it reached its full disclosure of strength and beauty only in him who is called 'The Prince of Peace.' In him all the high qualities of human nature—gentleness, sympathy, patience, and filial devotion—were merged into the heavenly and divine. He was so far free from the limitations of race, latitude, and tradition; a character so self-consistent and finished, and a personality so universal and inclusive, that the world has recognized him as the Son of man and the Son of God; an exponent of what man ought to be and of what God is."

Doctor Laing further says:—

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