The
Christian Science teaching that evil in whatever guise presented, whether physical or moral, is itself an error, may seem hard of acceptance by those who mistake appearance for fact.
The
summary of a letter written by General Nogi, which recently appeared in the news columns of the daily press, presents a welcome break in the monotony of the dispatches which have previously chronicled the death of at least seventy-five thousand men in the siege of Port Arthur, for it indicates that the generous courtesy which should ever govern the actions of a brave man has survived the carnage of one of the most sanguinary campaigns in history.
It
is generally conceded that, with the passing of the years, some of the old-time virtues which could ill be spared have been given a minor place in the estimate of mankind.
A Revelation
of truth is always indicated when the religious terms with which we are familiar come to have a more spiritual, more practical, more inspiring significance, and the application of this simple test brings satisfying and the application of this simple test brings satisfying assurance to every faithful student of Christian Science that this is indeed a divine light which has been thrown upon the erstwhile obscure pathways and problems of human life.
with contributions from Stephen A. Chase, Hermann S. Hering, J. U. Higinbotham, James H. Davis, Robert P. Walker, J. Porter Joplin, W. K. Doty, Florence T. Page, Gertrude S. Rose, Jeannette R. Goodman, Carrie Louise Doty, Mabel Brown Carry, Ella Peck Sweet
To-day, with the sun shining in at my window, and a peace in my heart that can be naught but a ray from the "Sun of righteousness," I am impelled to reflect it in an expression of love and gratitude.
An instance of the efficiency of the understanding of Christian Science, even in a small degree, and a reliance upon Truth alone in the treatment of croup, may be of interest to some reader who has children.
If the following experience should prove helpful to any who may be coming out of a like situation, the purpose of this writing will have been accomplished.
A Business Man's New Year Endeavor
:—To be joyous in my work, moderate in my pleasures, chary in my confidences, faithful in my friendships; to be energetic, but not excitable; enthusiastic, but not fanatical; loyal to the truth as I see it, but ever open-minded to the newer light; to abhor gush as I would profanity, and hate cant as I would a lie; to be careful in my promises, punctual in my engagements, candid with myself, and frank with others; to discourage shams and rejoice in all that is beautiful and true; to do my work and live my life so that neither shall require defence or apology; to honor no one simply because rich or famous, and despise no one because humble or poor; to be gentle and considerate toward the weak, respectful yet self-respecting toward the great, courteous to all, obsequious to none; to seek wisdom from great books and inspiration from good men; to invigorate my mind with noble thoughts as I do my body with sunshine and fresh air; to prize all sweet human friendships and seek to make at least one home happy; to have charity for the erring, sympathy for the sorrowing, cheer for the despondent; to leave the world a little better off because of me; and to leave it, when I must, bravely and cheerfully, with faith in God and good-will to all my fellow-men—this shall be my endeavor during the coming year.
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with contributions from Stephen A. Chase, Hermann S. Hering, J. U. Higinbotham, James H. Davis, Robert P. Walker, J. Porter Joplin, W. K. Doty, Florence T. Page, Gertrude S. Rose, Jeannette R. Goodman, Carrie Louise Doty, Mabel Brown Carry, Ella Peck Sweet