Editorials

The Recognition of Greatness

February, though the least of the months, has made itself so famous through its gifts that its days are all too few for its anniversaries.

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The Delay of Duty

The man who said, "I shall pass this way but once; any good thing, therefore, that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now.

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A Subtle Enemy

OUR most dangerous foes never approach with blatant threat and stormy aspect, they are silent, subtle, seductive.

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"Speak, Lord, for thy Servant Heareth"

NOT he who prays most wins most, but he who is most truly reverent; whose attitude is most receptive, most sensitive to the touch that is divine; whose inner ear is wakeful to Truth's "still voice," and who ever craves for good with extended and expectant palm,—his gains are an hundredfold.

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Not "The Church of America"

CONSIDERABLE has been said in the newspapers and elsewhere about the proposed change in name of the religious denomination known as "The Protestant Episcopal Church of America," and it is interesting to note that among the names suggested are, "The National Church of the United States" and "The Church of America.

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There is no Refuge in Obscurity

W. with contributions from Joseph Wood, Wendell Phillips

Clear thinking is distinctly Christian, and every statement of Truth and its manifestation must be sane, self–consistent, and logical.

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Circumstances

It is related of Napoleon that once when some one offered "circumstances" as an excuse for failure, he arrogantly replied, "Circumstances! I make circumstances!" The sad sequel to his long–continued bravado is familiar to all.

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"The things that be Caesar's"

Some of the practitioners whose cards appear in the Journal complain that they frequently receive letters and circulars soliciting them to purchase merchandise, subscribe for the stock of newly organized corporations, embark in real estate speculations, and in various ways engage in business enterprises of which they have no information other than that the authors of the letters and circulars claim to be Christian Scientists.

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Our Best

Often when forced to admit unsatisfactory results, imperfect work, we have said, "Well, I did the best I could," and so indifferently dismissed the matter.

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The Larger Horizon of True Living

We are prompted to more thoughtful endeavor toward nobler living only as we awaken to its larger significance.

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As to Legislation

Under the guise of bills "to regulate the practice of medicine and surgery" efforts efforts have been made in different states, from year to year, to secure legislation opposed to Christian Scientists, but it is worthy of note that these bills have not been introduced in response to demands from the general public, and that they have not received the active support of leading and representative physicians, although as a rule their passage has been urged by the medical profession.

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The Ministry of Lay Preaching

Editor

OF the many encouraging signs above our political horizon, none is more promising than the part the editorial laity are taking in proclaiming the Gospel in its application to communal affairs.