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The Avoidance of Extremes
The tendency of the human mind to go from one extreme to another proves a lack of the true understanding which never finds a necessity for evil in any direction. Christian Science does not admit that evil is undeveloped good, or good carried to excess. One of our early lessons is that if we are obedient to Truth we shall be divinely guided and directed in all we do. Our Leader teaches emphatically that we must learn to distinguish between "the wrong motive or the true—the God-given intent and volition—arrest the former, and obey the latter." She also says, "The neophyte is inclined to be too fast or too slow" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 117). This shows that understanding is needed in order to avail ourselves of Divine guidance.
A few months ago, a timely warning was given in the Sentinel, in view of the fact that some of our members had been the victims of misplaced confidence, and had been defrauded by persons who falsely claimed affiliation with Christian Science. Although similar reports have come in recently, it is not advisable that our columns be given to statements of this kind, since the purpose of our periodicals is to tell of the power of Truth to destroy all error. A word to the wise should be sufficient.

February 20, 1904 issue
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"Strong Reasons"
MARY TROXELL.
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Imagination vs. Illusion
LUCY HOLTZCLAW.
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Overcoming Fear
LOU MORSE EARLE.
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An Important Question
IRA C. HUBBELL.
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The Child and the Dragon
HELEN L. SWASEY.
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"Inexcusable"
GEORGE L. BRETT.
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Following the Pattern
J. E. FELLERS.
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To the Christian Scientist, the proof that the inspired...
Norman E. John
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While Christian Science maintains the truth of Jesus'...
David B. Ogden
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Among the Churches
with contributions from R. Erard, M. I. Brown, Millie Mckenzie
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An Interesting Letter
Lalana
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MRS. EDDY TAKES NO PATIENTS
Editor
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Appreciation of the Manual and Concordance
Margaret A. Varey
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A Letter to our Leader
Helen I. Younger
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Notices
with contributions from C. A. Frye
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The Lectures
with contributions from W. L. Trowbridge
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As I sit here to-night, my thought goes back to the time...
Claude L. Brittain
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It was the hunger and thirst for righteousness, that led...
Matilda R. Brooks
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I wish to acknowledge the benefits I have received from...
A. S. Vanvaley
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Soon after taking class instruction I was asked by a...
Annie R. Bearse
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We are often asked by those out of Christian Science,...
George E. Thompson, L. G. Reynolds
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I first attended a Christian Science meeting last July, and...
George Harvey Pierce
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From our Exchanges
A. W. Jackson with contributions from C. E. MacGinness
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Notices
with contributions from Stephen A. Chase