Editorials

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.

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"Open thy mouth wide."

John B. Willis

The robins had selected the narrow edge of the window-blind for their foundation, and it seemed precarious enough, but it was well protected by a projecting cornice, and when the observing householder noted their sweet neighborliness and trustful plans, he tied the blind securely, and watched with keenest interest the building of their home.

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"In remembrance of me."

Annie M. Knott

With the near approach of the annual Communion of The Mother Church many sacred memories gather to remind us of the experiences which have brought us to the present hour,—the paths by which we have been led from the plains of sense to the mount of vision.

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The Golden Rule

Archibald McLellan

It is significant of the divine nature of Jesus' mission that no greater moral precept has been uttered than his words which have since been called the Golden Rule, "All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.

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Prompt Action

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