Editorial November 23, 1946 Issue

How Thankful Are We?

John Randall Dunn

At this season of the year, in conformity with an established American custom, the people of the United States are summoned by Presidential proclamation to a day of national thanksgiving. A happy celebration this: for are not all thinkers in accord with the Psalmist's sentiment (Ps. 92:1), "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High"?

A delightful word picture of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is drawn by the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, in her "Miscellaneous Writings" (pp. 230-232). It is well worth reading or reviewing at this season; and if a reader of these lines has not attended a Thanksgiving service in a Christian Science church, a joyous treat is in store for him. At such services, after the reading of the Lesson-Sermon on the subject of "Thanksgiving," time is reserved for the expression of gratitude by beneficiaries of this Christ Science, and the outpourings from thankful hearts are indeed inspiring.

In some countries other than the United States a Thanksgiving service is held at various times. Invariably the attendant at these happy gatherings feels that the very air is uplifting, for what can compare with that atmosphere of thought which is redolent with true gratitude? It seems to be easy for many people to rise and give audible expression to their thankfulness at these services, and the result is that there is seldom a pause between, testimonies.

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