Editorials

Editorial

Principle Greater than Numbers

K.

As we scan the daily papers or read the magazine articles which deal with topics that concern all, we cannot help being saddened by the seeming hopelessness of many of the problems of human existence, and the utter inadequacy of ordinary means for the amelioration of prevailing sin and misery.
Editorial

The Gospel and the Humanly Condemned

W.

When we realize with what momentum the twentieth century has vaulted into history, we can but expect that it will bring us many and great surprises, and yet it is quite natural that we should be somewhat startled on reading that a Christian minister, a representative of him who said," "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also," has publicly advocated before a late meeting of the New York State Medical Association, that in the case of suffering incurables the civilized and Christian thing to do, in this enlightened age, is to grant them the privilege of a painless death!
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"Freely ye have received, freely give"

M.

The large and steady increase in the ranks of Christian Scientists has been for years a subject of comment, and there is always more or less question on the part of the general public as to why this gain in numbers should continue.
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The Ladies' Home Journal

Oscar L. Stevens with contributions from T. E. Marr

The following extracts from an illustrated article entitled "Mrs.
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A very prominent minister has recently said, "To be a...

W.

A very prominent minister has recently said, "To be a Christian is: first, to accept Christ as a personal Saviour; second, to imitate him as a personal example; third, to assimilate his spirit into one's own life.
Editorial

Learning from Christ

K.

In the development of every human being, diving comes first, then learning.
Editorial

An Optimistic View

Editor

In a late address before the national conference of Unitarian churches, a well-known publicist has cited many encouraging intimations of the growth of religious sentiment, and among other things he notes the public conscience, which he regards as "more acute to-day than at any time in the history of mankind;" the place of temperance in general thought; the recognition of the right of agreement; the increase of the spirit of reconciliation; the more dominant religious spirit in the adjustment of international affairs, and the universal exaltation of character over creeds.
Editorial

Major Glover's Record as a Mason

M.

We are very glad of the opportunity to republish in this issue of the Sentinel a letter by Miss Mary Hatch Harrison of Newbern, N.
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"Blessed are the Merciful"

W

The harmony of these beautiful autumn days is marred by one discordant note to which Christian sentiment has ever been sadly indifferent.
Editorial

Choose Life and Live

K

In a current issue of a religious contemporary is an article entitled, "The Cheerfulness of Death," which is made prominent by the endorsement given it in the editorial columns.
Editorial

The Higher Purpose

M

The popular belief about Christian Science is, to a large extent at least, that it is simply a cure for physical ills, a universal panacea for sickness, and therefore not rightfully called scientific Christianity.
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A Memorable Coincidence

Editor with contributions from Mary B. G. Eddy, Elizabeth Earl Jones

We are glad to publish the following interesting letter and enclosures received from our Leader.