Editorials

"Rich toward God"

When "a certain rich man" in the parable was faced with a surplus harvest, the only remedy he could think of was to build greater barns in which to store his harvest.

No Age Limit

We read in Psalms, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

From a letter dated 1898

God demands unity in spirit and oneness in purpose from those that follow Christ.

Science, not Sorcery

It is recorded in the eighth chapter of Acts that Philip "went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.

Be Faithful!

There is need in these days that Christian Scientists hold firmly to the truth revealed to them by Christian Science.

From a letter dated 1887

Let the human heart be still, and know that His ways are not ours, and He will do what is best for His own.

Strength

Daniel expressed spiritual strength when, outwardly passive before the lions, he faced them unafraid and unhurt because in his thoughts he was beholding God, the creator and preserver of all.

Reliance on Divine Mind

Within the last seventy years a great change has taken place in human thought regarding health and how to preserve it.

From a letter dated 1895

O let not the senses drown your hearts in depths of apathy; or sear your consciences with the heat of pride, envy, and revenge.

Exaltation, not Exultation

Even as the husbandman rejoices in the time of harvest, so the workers in the Field of Christian Science activity rejoice at Annual Meeting time in the evidences of fruitful endeavor.

The Problem of Being

In general human experience, a problem is regarded as an unsolved difficulty; but this word has different meanings.

From a letter dated 1895

You take no risks when doing right.