Editorials

Economic Administration

When Jesus blessed and brake the few loaves and fishes and fed a multitude with what had seemed sufficient for the needs of only a small family, he did much more than simply to satisfy the hunger of those who had assembled to hear him expound the word of God.

"Women and children first"

This rule of the sea declares a home truth which is everywhere in order.
"Having read your announcement of new prices for our periodicals in the current issue of the Sentinel, I beg to express to you my sincere gratitude for the privilege of having the Christian Science Journal, Sentinel, Monitor, Quarterly, and Der Herold at any price.

What Is Our Desire?

All Christian people are agreed that the Psalms are profoundly spiritual in their appeal to humanity, and that they get at the heart of things, "piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit," and discerning "the thoughts and intents of the heart," to quote from the epistle to the Hebrews.

"The spiritual ultimate"

Mrs.

Military Service Act

In connection with the recent registration of those subject to military service in the United States, it is learned that in a considerable number of cases Christian Scientists have claimed exemption in three ways:.

Divine Judgment

In the second chapter of Isaiah's prophecy we find a declaration of truth which is of intense significance to the student of Christian Science at the present hour.
"I am writing to express my gratitude for the recent move made by the Publishing Society to increase the prices on our periodicals.

Commercial Warfare

Greed and fear at work in commerce produce warfare, and non-combatants are the principal sufferers.

"Judge righteous judgment"

A maxim well known to business men is that the man who is to succeed in selling his wares must give his attention to presenting their merits rather than to dwelling upon the faults, or alleged faults, of his competitor or his competitor's goods.

War Relief Fund

The war relief fund of The Mother Church will be continued during the period of the war.

Inspiration of Woman

When Goethe in the Chorus Mysticus of his Faust Epilogue penned the words Das Ewig-Weibliche zieht uns hinan.