Editorials

True Vision

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.
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.

Stumbling-blocks

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.
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.

"If ye abide in me"

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.

"Let them alone"

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:—

World Fraternity

On page 467 of Science and Health Mrs.

The Voice from Heaven

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.

"Words, words, words!"

"What do you read, my lord?

"The tree of life"

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.

Cause and Cure

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.

"One grand brotherhood"

Reading the very many expressions of gratitude that have come from those whose necessities have been met in a measure through the war relief fund subscribed by Christian Scientists in the United States, one can but look upon this endeavor as an exemplification of the teaching found on page 518 of Science and Health: "The rich in spirit help the poor in one grand brotherhood, all having the same Principle, or Father; and blessed is that man who seeth his brother's need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good.