Editorials

"The healing of the nations"

Divine Love alone can water the tree which bears the leaves for "the healing of the nations.

Decrees and Declarations

From the standpoint of Christian Science, decrees and declarations are very closely related.
On page 469 of Science and Health and the two following pages Mrs.

The Divine Idea

Those unacquainted with Christian Science are sometimes at a loss to grasp the meaning of such phrases as "the divine idea" and "the Christ-idea.

"Awake thou that sleepest"

In addressing the Ephesians Paul uncovered a general human weakness when he wrote, "Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Practice and Profession

Putting into practice the sublime truth of Christian Science, rather than merely assenting to this truth as an abstract proposition, is the primary need, as Mrs.

Improving by Proving

There are few words which occur as frequently in the Christian Science text-book as the words proof and demonstration.

The Model Home

It is agreed by most people that the word home is one of the dearest in the English language, which means of course the spiritual idea back of the word; for until human thought is lifted above materiality, the ideal home is not realized,—indeed, it is hardly even perceived.

Taking Stock

In commercial life it is customary for every business man or firm at some time during the year to "take stock.

True Observance

As the Christmas season approaches, many beginners in Christian Science ask how it should be observed, — whether the festivities, gift exchanging, and all the traditions of the past should be set aside, and if so what should be put in their place.

Mother and Child

Christmas tells the story of a mother who loved so deeply and divinely that her babe became the Wayshower for the world.

The True Christmas

Although the twenty-fifth day of December is now annually celebrated by Christian nations the world over as the birthday of Christ Jesus, there is in reality no authentic information as to the precise date of his earthly advent.