In the Christian Science Bible Lesson

The Christian Science teachings from first to last abound in exhortations to be pure, to be honest,—not alone to be honest in business and with our fellow-men, but to be honest with ourselves.
It is argued that Christian Scientists should take a course in medicine before they shall be permitted to charge for treating the sick; that they should "possess a reasonable knowledge of the various diseases of the body and their most approved treatment.

Misstatements Corrected

Editor Public Opinion:—In an article entitled "Wealth of New Religious," published in the July 29 issue of your weekly, Louis Paul Kirby writes of his impressions concerning this particular phase of several religious bodies, and among them he has included the Christian Scientists.

"Instant in prayer."

I AM always especially grateful for the proofs of the efficacy of Christian Science which are given in cases of sudden hurts, such as sprains or burns.

"Ye shall know the truth."

THIS saying of Jesus is much quoted by Christian Scientists.

The Little Cup

APART from the world's strife dwelt a hermit, and he worked patiently at the making of certain vessels for holding the water of Life.

Getting Along with Others

IT is easy to live in peace and love with those who are severe in their judgment of themselves and charitable in their judgment of others; who are quick to see, to condemn, and to forsake their own errors, and equally quick to recognize and rejoice in the virtues of others.
There is no controversy among reputable and conscientious men and women, whether inside or outside of the Church, as to the binding obligation of righteousness.
There never was a time in the history of the world when the Bible was used as a text-book to the extent it is to-day.
Recently a noted divine declared, "Parents have no right to pray for their children's lives until they have first done all they can to save them through the science of medicine and surgery.

A Physician's Thought

If man is a spiritual being, as is generally admitted, it behooves him, for self's sake, to give attention to spiritual concerns.

A Plea for our Literature

IT is a self-evident proposition that if our Christian Science publications were more widely distributed, our churches would be attended by more people, our Board of Lectureship would be greeted by larger and more frequent audiences, and, last but not least, our Publication Committees would be called upon less frequently to correct published misconceptions of Christian Science; thereby giving the committees opportunity to present original articles to the reading public through the columns of the daily press,—quite a large demand for which has already appeared.