Editorial June 25, 1904 Issue

The Use of the Title "Leader."

The Century Dictionary defines a leader as one who is first, or most prominent in any relation; one who takes precedence by virtue of superior qualification, and in this sense the title, Leader, which has been bestowed upon Mrs. Eddy by Christian Scientists, is singularly appropriate; and although it has sometimes happened that newspapers in reporting matters pertaining to the branch churches of our denomination have erroneously referred to some person of local prominence as "byline" the peculiar fitness of this title as applied to Mrs. Eddy, and its unfitness as applied to any other Christian Scientist, is becoming more and more apparent, and the necessity for a prompt correction will appeal to all who may thus be improperly designated.

As the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and the author of its text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs. Eddy's position is unique, and as the one through whom all the institutional organizations and processes of this great religious movement have been planned and set in motion, she stands pre-eminent as the only person to whom the title can be given. Mrs. Eddy has earned this distinction by her unceasing work for humanity, and by the success which has attended her ministry for the race. She is still far in advance of any of her students, and the most experienced among them are the quickest to see and the readiest to acknowledge this fact.

Christian Scientists gratefully avail themselves of Mrs. Eddy's wise leadership, because she has successfully pointed the way from the misery and turmoil of mortal existence to the joy and peace of man's spiritual and eternal birthright: from sickness and pain to health and usefulness; from agnosticism to faith in God and the understanding of His loving care for all His children.

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