It
has been well said that "no conflict is so severe as his who labors to subdue himself," but when in an individual a genuine desire has awakened actually to accomplish this end, then indeed there is promise that he will reach the highest.
A distinct
impression left by the last annual meeting of The Mother Church was the fact that Christian Science is giving to its followers a clearer understanding and a profounder sympathy for their fellow men.
Ministers in charge of the orthodox churches complain that their congregations are small, that there is no enthusiasm any more, and it is hard to stir up an interest in the work of the church and to secure additions to the membership.
From the time the Christian Science movement was started, something approaching half a century ago, down to the present, it has been usual for people who never think at all to follow the lead of others who have thought if possible less, in speaking of a Christian Science which is neither Christian nor scientific.
