Editorials

"In deaths oft"

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Orderly Progress

In view of the present rapid growth of Christian Science and the interest taken in it by people of all classes, it is well to remember that the formation of churches and societies for the promulgation of this religion is the means which Mrs.

"Thy will be done"

Throughout all Christian lands unnumbered thousands daily offer up the prayer, "Thy will be done in earth, as is in heaven," but few perhaps realize its tremendous significance or the scope of its inclusiveness.

The "more excellent way"

Much is deservedly said these days of the heroism and faithfulness of those who in the crowded field hospitals are working day and night to do what they can to relieve the ever increasing army of brave men shot down in the tragic stupidity of war.

A Sure Foundation

The series of articles appearing in The Christian Science Journal under the title "Progress of Christian Science," discloses the fact that only a few years have elapsed since practically all of the churches whose history is there given were composed of but the Scriptural "two or three" gathered together in the Master's name.

A Little Candle

Once there was a man who had the habit of being very kind and pleasant to everybody.

"Patient waiting"

One of the most difficult lessons of humanity, from childhood up, is to wait patiently for any desired good.

True Charity

Critics of Christian Science have sometimes assailed it as "a rich man's religion," because they have noticed that the attendants at the Sunday and Wednesday services held in the Christian Science churches are, as a rule, well dressed and even prosperous in appearance.

Paschal Lessons

As the seasons come and go, we have many reminders that their deepest lessons lift thought out of materiality and bid us lay hold upon things spiritual and eternal.

Truth's Authority

Nothing was more marked in the life of the Master, or more astonishing to those about him, than his attitude of command.

"For we be brethren"

Notwithstanding statements to the contrary which have been made by enemies of Christian Science, the attitude of the followers of this religion toward other churches has ever been one of brotherly love, kindness, and consideration.

Worship God

Men have ever sought to propitiate or influence a power which they have not even tried to understand, but which they have greatly feared, and the result has been chronicled in the pitiful idolatries of the world, in the worship of might and money, and many other things.