Editorials

Many of Jesus' precepts, even those which are most familiar, are often accepted as expressions of truth, rather than as ways of life which must be followed in order that progress may be made Spiritward and the salvation which he promised won.
Most men are looking for rest.
It is not uncommon to hear Christian Scientists express their gratitude for the fact that they have found Christian Science to be a demonstrable religion.

By Prayer and Fasting

Jesus' reply to his disciples who asked the reason why they had not been able to heal the boy pronounced by his father to be lunatic, as recorded in Matthew's Gospel, contains an important message to those who practice spiritual healing.

"He is risen, as he said"

The resurrection of Christ Jesus was one of the outstanding events in his great career.

Truth Always Triumphs

"Truth is always the victor.

"If I be lifted up"

Jesus ' words often fell upon deaf ears.

Self-Forgetfulness

"Self-forgetfulness , purity, and affection are constant prayers.

Turning to God

How often men turn to God only as a last resort! The belief of the world in the power of matter is so great, and the children of men have been so assiduously schooled to have faith in this power, that frequently it is only after they have completely exhausted their trust in it that they will think of turning to Spirit, God, for surcease from their woes.

The Law of Progress

In writing of the proof adduced by Christian Scientists of the power of Spirit to overcome sin, sickness, and death, on page 233 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," Mrs.

Charitable Institutions Fund

In the notice relative to "A Sanatorium in the West," published in the Christian Science Sentinel of February 19, 1927, it was not intended to imply, as some have evidently felt, that contributions to this institution are not welcome from the entire field, but rather to register the substantial indications of the hearty interest that the Christian Scientists on the Pacific Coast evidenced in the proposed undertaking, and to give a word of caution against diverting necessary contributions from The Christian Science Benevolent Association at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and from The Christian Science Pleasant View Home at Concord, New Hampshire, which is now under construction.
God's thoughts! Wonderfully sweetly did the Psalmist sing of them: "How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand.