Editorials

Authority

"When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice," observed the writer of Proverbs.

Praying before Planning

Human planning without seeking divine guidance in formulating plans is frequently found to be not only futile, but quite detrimental to progress along right lines.

"I will give you rest"

When Christ Jesus extended the invitation, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest," it was probably addressed, primarily, to those who were oppressed by ecclesiastical laws as well as to those who were under the civil domination of the Romans.

Spiritual Victory

On page 268 of "Miscellaneous Writings" Mrs.

Universality

When Jesus prayed, in the following words, "That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us," he was proclaiming a divine universality which is the basic teaching of Christian Science.
The Bible contains many beautiful passages picturing the penitent heart, the Psalms being especially rich in them.

"Before honour is humility"

THE writer of Proverbs said, "The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.

Spiritual Recognition

THE French word for gratitude—reconnaissance, recognition—serves to remind us of the true function of gratitude, which is the observance and acknowledgment of good.

Science, Not Suffering

Jesus at one time said to his disciples: "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Paul does not leave us in any doubt as to the attitude of the Christian towards carnality.

Man's Identity

Spirit alone is that which identifies man.

Progressive Demonstration

Many at the beginning of their study of Christian Science make rapid spiritual progress.