Editorials

"On behalf of the Christian Science Society, Pretoria, S.

Profit and Loss

To be an unprofitable servant is to invite the experience of the man mentioned in the parable who was cast into outer darkness: "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.
Churchgoing people are all familiar with the hymn which says, "Chance and change are busy ever," and are apt to accept its implication quite unquestioningly; yet in the prophecy of Malachi we read, "I am the Lord, I change not.

God Governs

The thoughtless will admit that God governs, but even the thoughtful sometimes fail to see the corollary that it is not then man's business to govern.

Labor

The habit of using the team labor to mean merely manual work springs from the materialism of the age.

The Ark

The subject of the ark as it appears in Scripture and as it is explained in our Leader's writings, is of deep interest to students of Christian Science.

The Alert Sentinel

A Soldier on guard at a particular place has the definite responsibility of challenging with his "Who goes there?

Principle and Practice

[This article was written by Mrs. Eddy in 1910. Its message is of vital importance to every Christian Scientist today.]
"With a heart filled with gratitude I am sending you the receipt, and beg to express to you my sincere thanks for the trouble you have taken.

Work and Play

The common saying, "All work and no paly makes Jack a dull boy," may sound too frivolous to apply to spiritual problems, but the kernel contained in this saying is strictly mataphysical and Christian.

Concepts

In the prophecy of Isaiah we read this declaration: "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

Put Yourselves to the Proof

When nesting time is over and the young have grown, there comes for the parent birds the anxious time when they must induce the fledglings to make a test of their own ability to fly.