Editorials

A Pathetic Incident

Archibald McLellan

The following news item appeared in the New York Sun of June 21:—

The sentiments and impulses which give character to a national holiday are not to be undervalued, even though upon special occasions they may reach a distressingly high tide of exuberance and enthusiasm.

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Rare Volume for Mrs. Eddy

Editor

[We are indebted to The Boston Herald for the following interesting article regarding our Leader's copy of "The Book of the Presidents," which she has recently received.

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"Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord"

Mary Baker G. Eddy

I now request that the members of my Church cease special prayer for the peace of nations, and cease in full faith that God does not hear our prayers only because of oft speaking, but that He will bless all the inhabitants of the earth, and none can stay His hand nor say unto Him, What doest Thou?

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Scientific Accuracy

Annie M. Knott

THERE are few who question that physical science, so-called, has rendered its best service to the world in encouraging a scientific habit of thought,—in teaching the necessity for the careful examination of all evidence submitted, and in requiring accuracy of statement.

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The Ideal Ministry

John B. Willis

SAID a clergyman who had recently been retired from the active ministry: "I never felt so competent to preach the gospel as I do now.

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Another Point of View

Archibald McLellan

ACCORDING to the report of the recent annual meeting of the Louisiana State Medical Society, considerable time was devoted to plans for securing restrictive legislation designed to place the healing of the sick under the exclusive control of the medical profession.

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The Communion Service

William B. Johnson

The annual Communion service of The Mother Church was held in its edifice, June 11, No special arrangements had been made for visiting Scientists, except that one extra service was held.

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The Readers of The Mother Church

Editor

The newly elected Readers of The Mother Church for the ensuing term of three years are:—

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"The bread of life"

Annie M. Knott

The Communion of The Mother Church is over, so far as the outward event is concerned, but the wave of spiritual aspiration awakened by this simple, yet profoundly impressive service will go out into human consciousness, and circle the globe with a message of peace and good-will, of "faith, hope, and charity.

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To the Executive Members

Mary Baker G. Eddy

Committee of Executive Members of The Mother Church.

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To My Church

Mary Baker G. Eddy

Dearly Beloved:—I request that every member of The Mother Church in Boston pray each day for the amicable settlement of the war between Russia and Japan; and that God bless this great nation, and those islands of the sea, with peace and prosperity.