Editorials

Editorial

Enthusiasm a Necessity

Albert F. Gilmore

When Emerson in "Circles" declared, "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm," he stated a fact which all Christian Scientists may well ponder; for true it is that no great cause has ever been won, or has ever greatly prospered, without enthusiasm among its leaders and supporters.
Editorial

"Lively stones"

Ella W. Hoag

No figure of speech has been a greater favorite with writers of all ages than that of stones.
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The Simplicity of Christian Science

Duncan Sinclair

The remark is sometimes heard that Christian Science is difficult to understand.
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The Demands of Spirit

Albert F. Gilmore

In freeing sufferers from the baneful effects of sin, not infrequently Christ Jesus impressed upon them the lesson that freedom from pain and misery could be maintained permanently only by ceasing to sin.
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Divine Help

Duncan Sinclair

What makes the Bible the beloved book it is to so many?
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The Only Safe Place

Ella W. Hoag

One of the problems which seems most frequently to confront the traveler on his way heavenward is that of dividing between truth and error.
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Proofs of Immortality

Albert F. Gilmore

The student of the Bible seeking proofs of the continuity of life finds but meager evidence in the Old Testament.
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Responsibility

Ella W. Hoag

The thought of responsibility presents to the Christian Scientist two distinct and opposite phases, one true and the other false; one based on divine Principle, fixed and reliable, the other with its foundation on the sands of human opinion, shifting and unstable; one bringing in its train only good and its blessing, the other attended with disappointment and unhappiness.
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Humanitarianism

Duncan Sinclair

It is difficult to understand the remarks one sometimes hears that Christian Scientists are lacking in those qualities of benevolence, philanthropy, and loving-kindness which are associated with what is known as humanitarianism.
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A Willing Obedience

Albert F. Gilmore

The teachings of the Bible on the necessity for willing obedience to the will of God, as expressed by His prophets and lawgivers, are numerous and explicit.
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The Aim of the Christian Scientist

Duncan Sinclair

It is well that the Christian Scientist should often inquire of himself what his aim is.
Editorial

A Few Rules

Ella W. Hoag

All Christian Scientists desire to demonstrate their unity with God, good,—to find their real selfhood.