We
seldom realize the great change which has come over the world's consciousness in the last half century, and even less perhaps do we foresee the greater changes which will inevitably come in the next fifty years.
We
are not surprised in these days when we hear that some one who was reported dead is alive, and we can easily guess the well-nigh overwhelming joy of those most concerned individually in such cases.
When
men seek wealth in money or lands, when they seek honor from the fair words of their neighbors, or love from those whom they favor, they find that limitations also arise; the thief, the invader, the traducer, and the ingrate oppose the harmony they desire.
In
the Bible much is said about the price of wisdom, which we are told is of more value than rubies; hence the ruby is a fitting emblem for a king's crown.
Although
armed conflicts have ceased, the need for the war work done by Christian Scientists and its corresponding opportunities will continue, not abated, but increased.
