Articles

Hymn Inspired by Jacob's Dream

The hymn, Nearer, my God, to Thee," which President McKinley made famous in his dying moments, and which was sung at funeral services the world over on September 19, has an interesting history.

Article

Dr. Mitchell's Sage Advice

John K. Mitchell

If no better reason can be found, a decent consideration for the comfort of others should prevent one's talking of ailments.

Article

Christianity an Affair of the Life

Senator Hoar, in his address at the opening of the Unitarian Conference in Saratoga, called attention to the remarkable unanimity of the recognition of President MeKinley's character and habit as representative of the true Christian life.

Article

Punish Less and Reform More

Charles M. Skinner

Too long the criminal has been a subject of public indifference.

Article

"Shall Christian Scientists be Persecuted?"

J. F. M'Camant

To the Editor.

Article

Christian Science not a Faith Cure

L. H. Jones

Editor of the Courier-Journal.

Article

"Seek to Define God to your own Consciousness"

BY IDA HODNETT.

IN our Leader's Message of June, 1901, a message that has sounded the bugle call to all Christian Scientists to advance, she says on page four: "As Christian Scientists you seek to define God to your own consciousness, by feeling and applying the nature and practical possibilities of divine Love.

Article

The Hidden Image

BY ANNETTE COLE.

IN the early part of the sixteenth century the old master, the great sculptor, Michael Angelo, under the potent influence and inspiration of Savonarola, became deeply imbued with an artistic and religious fervor.

Article

Christian Science Services on Shipboard

BY LOUISE F. KOLLMORGEN.

We sailed from New York July 4th, on steamer Barbarossa, North German Lloyd, and in the afternoon, as I was sitting on deck reading our text-book, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," a lady stopped to ask me if I were a Christian Scientist.

Article

Evil must be Overcome

BY DAVENPORT BROMFIELD.

Some experiences I have had within the past year impel me to write these lines in order that others, as well as I may be on guard and remember the injunction of Jesus to his disciples: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves.