Editorials

In the ninth chapter of Isaiah.

"O THOU THAT HEAREST PRAYER"

All forms of sincere prayer have this common characteristic: they are an effort by men to communicate with God.
Some readers of these lines in countries other than the United States may not be aware that July 4, 1776, was a notable day for the American colonies.

"Bigger than the shadow"

A widely read secular magazine recently published an editorial entitled "Peace of Mind" with a subheading which said there are many palliatives for personal unhappiness but there is only one cure.

"O man greatly beloved"

When Daniel was prostrated with despair, the Bible tells us, an angel came to him bearing the message.

Hear and Obey

"Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord".
Treatment in Christian Science is a very sacred thing.

The Bud and the Blossom

The rightness of the bud preceding the blossom and of the blossom succeeding the bud is accepted by all of us.
Thus does a familiar hymn show the joy and importance of true witness bearing.

Willingness

"If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.

The Governor of the Nations

Judged by results, no human form of government has yet proved itself entirely adequate to the need of its people for the solution of the complex economic, social, and political problems that keep appearing.

"What manner of love"

Anyone attending a Christian Science church service will hear read from the desk every Sunday this inspiring admonition by St.