Editorials

Do We Need to be Helped?

The question is occasionally raised by those outside Christian Science, and even by those who are somewhat interested, why a sick person should go to a fellow being for help; and the argument is on this wise: Is not God just as willing to hear and answer the prayers of one person as another?

Joy in Giving

"I enclose herewith post-office order for one dollar.

Drafting for Service

Drafting for service becomes necessary when humanity lacks sufficient inspiration to volunteer.

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.