Editorials

Measuring Our Gratitude

Archibald McLellan

In the parable of the good Samaritan, whereby Jesus answered the lawyer's question as to whom he should regard as his neighbor, the great Teacher apparently sought to break down the narrow human sense which would limit one's benefactions to his family and more intimate acquaintances.

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True Vision

John B. Willis

The invention of the cinematograph has given the sense of sight an educational significance which leads one to recall the Master's saying that "the light of the body is the eye.

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"The stone which the builders rejected"

Annie M. Knott

Christian Scientists have become quite familiar with the argument that healing by spiritual means is not a vital element of religion ; indeed some people insist that it is wrong to attempt it, although it was practised by Christ Jesus and his apostles.

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Stumbling-blocks

Archibald McLellan

Those who have been a long time in the way of Christian Science and are familiar with its teachings, count this privilege among their blessings ; but perhaps they do not always accept so readily its attendant obligation, namely, that as followers of the great Exemplar they are themselves to be wayshowers to the younger brethren, whose faltering steps must be sustained and guided until they too walk firmly the heavenly road.

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From Belief to Understanding

Annie M. Knott

Those who are becoming interested in Christian Science find it important to gain a correct sense of the words belief, faith, and understanding, and this can be readily done by a careful study of Mrs.

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"If ye abide in me"

John B. Willis

They had been very near friends in the long ago, and it was most natural that after so revolutionary an experience the heart of the woman was moved to write her one-time spiritual mentor of the new glad day which had dawned for her.

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"Let them alone"

Archibald McLellan

A short time ago, in reporting a meeting of the Chicago Medical Society, the Chicago Herald quoted from the views expressed by those in attendance as follows:—

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World Fraternity

John B. Willis

On page 467 of Science and Health Mrs.

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The Voice from Heaven

Annie M. Knott

In the book of Revelation we are told that John heard "a great voice out of heaven" declaring the ever-presence and unbroken harmony of God's kingdom.

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"Words, words, words!"

Archibald McLellan

"What do you read, my lord?

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"The tree of life"

Annie M. Knott

In the closing chapter of Revelation we have a wonderful picture of the things mortal eye hath not seen, and which cannot enter into the heart of mortal man; yet they are spiritual realities, the things known of God and prepared for all His children.

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Cause and Cure

John B. Willis

Christian people are frequently compelled to try to explain to themselves, if not to others, the reasons for the saddening delay in the healing of humanity's hurt.