Editorials

Our Safety

A large part of the human race appears to live under constant dread.

Control, not Excess

In "Miscellaneous Writings".

Overcoming Fear

One of the outstanding characteristics of Christ Jesus was his fearlessness.

From a letter dated 1905

There is no woe to pass; joy dwells in all that is real.
"Mass mesmerism," so called, to which reference is frequently made, is not something which appears suddenly out of a clear sky, so to speak.

Completeness

With loving solicitude Christian Science lifts the sense of incompleteness secretly oppressing so many individuals—incomplete health and happiness, intelligence and training with which to master difficulties and face the demands of daily life.

From a letter dated 1885

Because Truth has power to do good, a lie, its opposite, has no power to do evil.

Judge Not

In his letter to the Romans, Paul made a sweeping statement on the subject of judgment, as follows: "Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.

Progress

How often one hears the questions asked by the beginner: "How can I progress more rapidly than I am doing in Christian Science?

From a letter dated 1898

May the gentle presence of Divine Love so reward your lives that you shall so rise in faith and understanding as never to doubt or dread in a single conflict with evil.

Incorporeality

At every stage of our study of Christian Science our urgent need is to acquire the correct understanding of God, for in no other way can human problems be scientifically solved.

Spiritual Attainment

"I HAVE seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.