Early
one spring morning not long since, the thought that there are "sermons in stones, and good in everything," was impressed upon me in a very vivid manner, for if spiritual sense is alert we are easily impressed with great truths.
If
one will but turn to the Bible, he will find from Genesis to Revelation a continuous assurance of infinite supply,—a supply which arises from the boundless basis of Spirit, God,—and that nowhere is mentioned limitation in regard to the needs of God's children.
As
we push manfully on in the study of Christian Science, we find that there must be constant watchfulness over our thoughts, and a glance at the average daily newspaper, magazine, or "up-to-date" novel forces us to the conclusion that there is but little of enduring good set forth therein for the perusal of the followers of Christ.
The
newcomer in the Christian Science church is often heard to remark upon the happy faces of those who attend the services, and this comment is well deserved, for surely no body of persons have greater reason to rejoice than have Christian Scientists.
In
using the word "fundamental" in the caption of this article it is the intention to show that the religious rights of man and woman are what the Standard dictionary declares as the meaning of that word: "indispensable; primary; essential;" based on a "principle; a primary and necessary truth.
It
must often come to the thought of practical Christian Scientists how they can best prepare for the lecture, and likewise further its true purpose when attending it.
In a recent issue the editor seems to be laboring under the mistaken opinion that there is a sense of rivalry between the Christian Scientists and the physicians, for he states that the doctors are busier than ever, "in spite of the activity of Christian Scientists;" he also says, "Something is wrong somewhere; we wonder where.
I was greatly interested and pleased by the article in your November issue headed "Dietetics versus Drugs," by Professor Rutherford—interested in the statements and authorities given, pleased to see that your publication has independence enough to give your readers a word of truth regarding the allopathic or drug doctors.
As to those scoffing at the Christian Science idea of one Mind, we believe that a close scrutiny of this alleged negation in Christian Science teaching will indicate the fact that Christian Science in this particular tenet of its teaching makes a most sweeping affirmation.
