Editorials

The Rising Tide

The recent course of human events makes one feel as did Macaulay when he wrote.
In these words of Isaiah we may discern the forever divine assurance of Mind.

"Drink ye all of it"

The commands which Christ Jesus gave to his disciples were meant not for them and for their time alone; they were for all.

Our Joyous Communion Service

Before perusing this editorial, the reader will doubtless have studied the Lesson-Sermon for Sunday, January 9, 1944, the subject of which is "Sacrament.
A correspondent tells of an increase in the local Christian Science Sunday School attendance so large that it has been difficult to secure the additional chairs needed.

Let Us Take Stock

A prudent businessman will, at stated intervals, take an inventory of his goods and supplies.

What Christmas Represents

The Christian Scientist learns to approach and to celebrate Christmas not as the anniversary of a mortal event, thought of with awe and wonder; not as a time for mere present-giving and festivity.
Human history includes numerous princes renowned for their prowess in war.

The Obtaining of Mercy

Mercifulness is a state of consciousness wherein wisdom no less than Love has its place.
In Leviticus it is recorded that this inspirational message came to Moses on Mount Sinai: "If thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.

My Unafflicted Brother

The material, evil, mind often argues to us that because some relative, friend, or neighbor is afflicted or sick, we too may become so conditioned.
In a recent issue of the Reader's Digest, prominence is given to excerpts from an article in Liberty Magazine under the title "Hypnotism Comes of Age.