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"Women and children first"
This rule of the sea declares a home truth which is everywhere in order. It points to the supreme value which must be set upon the qualities of womanhood and childhood. The gallant attempt of seamen to give their lives for the rescue of those they have been taught should come first, arouses a great respect in the hearts of mankind. In bravely helping to lift high into immortality a deep regard for women and children, the sailors are helping the woman, as it is declared of the earth in the Apocalypse. Mrs. Eddy had seen this when she wrote on page 570 of Science and Health: "In this age the earth will help the woman; the spiritual idea will be understood. Those ready for the blessing you impart will give thanks. The waters will be pacified, and Christ will command the wave."
The surging resistance of hatred to truth sometimes seems like the mighty waves of the deep, but a noble thought, a kindly act, the mental touch of the Christ-spirit pours "the oil of gladness" upon this dark belief, and then the true concept of the mighty waves of the sea is seen to be that which upholds, sustains, and delivers, instead of that which destroys. Is there a more touching scene than a mother and her babe in distress at sea? The appalling waves of fear, rolling mountains high, are checked by the calm of "Peace, be still," when the Principle of Christian Science is understood and applied. God has put into the heart of man the necessary courage, strength, and endurance to brave the elements in fulfilling his duty, and to stand at his post, whatever harmful circumstances seem to prevail. This gallantry is the knighthood of the sea.

July 14, 1917 issue
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A Study of Self
ROBERT NALL
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Pictures
AMANDA COLBATH
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The "eternal now"
WALTER E. YOUNG
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"They shall not hurt nor destroy"
EDITH MAUDE ELLIS
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"Work out your own salvation"
HENRIETTA G. LAWS
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Knowing and Loving
RICHARD DEENER
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Perfect Reflection
ANNE MAY LILLY
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In the columns of the Guardian, under the heading "Dearth of Doctors,"...
Frederick R. Rhodes
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The feasibility, and even the desirability, of Christian healing...
Henry Van Arsdale
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Because the evangelist now holding services in your city...
Willis D. McKinstry
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The statement accredited to an evangelist in a recent issue...
Aaron E. Brandt
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It may properly be said that the aversion for drugs and...
Thorwald Siegfried
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The attack upon Christian Science by a clergyman is the...
Robert S. Ross
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Military Service Act
The Christian Science Board of Directors
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"The spiritual ultimate"
Archibald McLellan
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What Is Our Desire?
Annie M. Knott
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"Women and children first"
William D. McCrackan
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More Appreciation
Editor
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The Lectures
with contributions from Stella Atkins, B. F. West, P. L. Sisson, G. G. Weaks
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Gratitude is always the keynote of the testimonies given...
Howard G. Selden
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Words are inadequate to express my gratitude for the...
Lily E. Mason
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Words cannot express my gratitude for the good which...
Maude Powers with contributions from Mabel E. Bratager
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Christian Science came to me when I was in the depths of...
Peyton M. Harbold
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I am very thankful to God for Christian Science, the...
Edith St. John Walling
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Christian Science has taught me in a very practical way...
Gertrude E. Miller
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It was about nine years ago that I first became interested...
Lue Reppy Sexton
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From Our Exchanges
with contributions from correspondent, Lyman Abbott, Hensley Henson