Editorials

THE BIRTH OF A NATION

Annie M. Knott

In the prophecy of Isaiah we find this question, "Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day?

We are in receipt of a letter from a friend, a Christian Scientist, who calls attention to the unsatisfactory nature of the subject-matter and character of some of the testimonies given at our Wednesday evening meetings; "testimonies" which do not conform in any manner to the rules of evidence, and which fail to carry conviction to the sincere seeker for truth who, for the first time, upon the solicitation of some friend, has attended one of these meetings.

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PROOF VS. OPINION

Editor

In our text-book we read that "in Christian Science mere opinion is valueless".

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"HOW DO YOU FEEL?"

John B. Willis

That the realm of physical feeling harbors all mankind the bulk of the time, and the bulk of mankind all the time, is no less true than that the teaching of the Master and the hope of eternal life demand that we shall learn to live not in the feeling which registers the rule of material sense, but in the knowing which speaks for the dominion of spiritual sense.

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THE LECTURE SERVICE

Archibald McLellan

In the report of the clerk, read at the annual meeting of The Mother Church, June 3, was this significant paragraph: "Our records show that during the year approximately 740,000 persons have attended lectures on Christian Science given by the various members of our board of lectureship.

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TREASURER OF THE MOTHER CHURCH

Editor

The Christian Science Board of Directors announces the appointment of Adam H.

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HIS PLACE, THE FIRING LINE

John B. Willis

Every type of human nature is sure to be subject to tests which will disclose its weakest point, and in the instance of those who have splendid capabilities—good judgment, good sense, fine ideals, and forcefulness, this weak point is not infrequently found to be a willingness to turn away in silent weariness, if not disgust, from a church or social problem, instead of standing by and courageously working it out.

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PROGRESSIVENESS

Annie M. Knott

The law of eternal progression was stated by Christ Jesus when he said, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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CHICAGO CONVENTION EDITION OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Archibald McLellan

It is characteristic of Christian Scientists to be alert to an opportunity to serve the cause, and to lose no time in grasping it and turning it to account.

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STEPHEN A. CHASE, C.S.D.

Archibald McLellan

There is no more ringing call to the Christian warfare than that voiced by the apostle Paul, who knew whereof he spake when he exhorted: "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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THE RIGHT ANSWER

Annie M. Knott

Students of Christian Science are often asked to explain its teachings as found in the Bible and Science and Health, or to give a reason for the apparent failure of some one to demonstrate these teachings, a task which calls for great patience as well as a clear understanding of the subject involved.

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THE LARGER INDEPENDENCE

John B. Willis

The life of a people should be found at its best on great historic days, and for the reason that they are commemorative of that truth which stands for eternal freedom, and that freedom which stands for eternal Truth.