Editorial November 7, 1908 Issue

TEMPERANCE

Annie M. Knott

In reading St. Paul's epistles one is impressed by his references to temperance, although his meaning is quite different from the rather narrow sense in which this word is used by many to-day. One of his most impressive statements follows a reference to some of the Greek athletic contests, and he says. "Every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things." St. Peter also urges us to add temperance to faith, virtue, and knowledge, and he goes on, "He that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off." While it is well known that Christian Scientists eschew the use of intoxicants, this is but one step in the right direction, as temperance is a Christian virtue which springs from spirituality and indicates the control of man's entire being by divine Principle.

A very interesting meeting was held in Boston a few days ago for the purpose of discussing the "no-license" question. A number of prominent educators and others took part, and their statements showed the great change which has come with respect to the use of stimulants. Among other things President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard said, —

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