Editorials

"Not the author of sickness"

Archibald McLellan

An article which recently appeared in The Churchman, gives such evidence of a change in the beliefs of Christians about the responsibility of God for the sicknesses and distresses of mankind, that we are impelled to quote from it as follows:—

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Words of Counsel

Mary Baker G. Eddy

The following heretofore unpublished letter from our revered Leader to the Christian Science Board of Directors, is herewith shared with the whole field because of its wise counsel to all Christian Scientists.

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"Awake thou"

John B. Willis

The primary and most pressing need of the average man is this: that he resist the temptation to mental torpidity; and this is the appeal of Christian Science.

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"Invisible things"

Annie M. Knott

In Paul's epistles there are several references to "invisible things.

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Testimony Meetings

Archibald McLellan

The great value of the Wednesday evening meetings is largely recognized by Christian Scientists to be the assurance they convey to inquirers that Christian Science is indeed what it professes to be, namely, a religion which heals the sick, destroys sin, and comforts them that mourn; therefore it is important that the testimonies given should be such as can be easily understood and appreciated by even the casual visitor.

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Watchfulness and Prayer

Annie M. Knott

No professed Christian would deny the necessity for prayer, also for watchfulness, but the most sincere of these would readily admit that they do not avail themselves as they should of the protection and privilege therein involved.

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"Loose him"

John B. Willis

One of the greatest moments, surely, of all the gospel narrative, was that when the company of those who stood before the tomb of Lazarus, and had heard the Master's call, "Come forth," awaited the outcome in breathless wonder.

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"The Lord our God is one Lord"

Archibald McLellan

As this number of the Sentinel goes to press, the interest of the world is centered upon the conflict which seems imminent in Europe.

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Giving up Ghosts

John B. Willis

A Great artist has counseled his pupils that mastery is to be achieved "only as one learns to let go of himself," and whatever he may have meant by this, his words, when interpreted in Christian Science, become the statement of a most significant truth.

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Selfishness Uprooted

Annie M. Knott

Mortals have always been very charitable toward their own failings, so much so that certain phases of error have been condoned and regarded as quite normal.

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"He doeth the works"

Archibald McLellan

It is a very common thing with some well-meaning persons who have seen the healing of disease accomplished through the demonstration of Christian Science, to speak in a way which shows their appreciation of the marvelous change which has taken place in the health of the person who has been treated.

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How to Know

Annie M. Knott

There are few if any who in some moments of their lives would not give all they possess just to be surre of one thing,—to know that God is and that He cares for them.