Editorials

Universal Activity

The words of Christ Jesus, "My Father worketh hitherto, and I work," convey the true spirit of activity and point to its unfailing source.
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases".

Unity in Christian Science

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War Is Not Inevitable

Since it is understood by Christian Scientists that, in belief, mortals exist in an atmosphere of mortal thinking, rather than in a material environment, the necessity for protecting their thinking against prevalent world beliefs is obvious to them.

The Will of God

A Christian Chinese woman was recently quoted as saying: "I used to pray that God would do this or that.
Mortals are held in subjection to traditional beliefs sometimes to an extraordinary extent.

Sanctuary

The Psalmist, yielding to discouragement, felt that his faithful efforts to be true to God had been in vain.

Putting First Things First

Throughout his entire ministry Jesus put first things first, and he instructed his disciples to follow his example.

The Letter and the Spirit

When Abram parted from Lot at Beth-el, he said, "Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

Expression

In "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" Mrs.

Faith and Understanding

There are recorded in the Old Testament many proofs of the power of faith in God—particularly in the experiences of Moses, of Elijah, and of Elisha.

"My refuge and my fortress"

"I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.