Editorials

"Awake thou that sleepest"

William D. McCrackan

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.

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Practice and Profession

Archibald McLellan

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.

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Improving by Proving

William D. McCrackan

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

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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.

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Taking Stock

Archibald McLellan

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

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True Observance

Annie M. Knott

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.

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Mother and Child

William D. McCrackan

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

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The True Christmas

Archibald McLellan

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.

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Overlooking Is Not Overcoming

William D. McCrackan

There is nothing in the teaching of Christian Science which could lead any one to suppose that evil is to be overcome by overlooking it.

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"We shall all be changed"

Annie M. Knott

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Not Decadence, but Progress

Archibald McLellan

From time to time some of those who it is assumed are authorized to speak for the Christian church, express a somewhat despondent view of the progress of Christianity, from which one might almost feel that the growth of the religion of Christ Jesus has come to an end, and that there is no hope or desire on the part of mankind for a betterment of what are alleged to be the existing conditions.

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Holding Fast

Annie M. Knott

In Paul's second epistle to Timothy he says, "Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.