Editorials

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THE LARGER LOVING

John B. Willis

HE was one of those to whom a holiday brings the coveted privilege of getting out into what at its best may be well named "God's own world," into the fields and woods, the unimpeded sunshine and sweet-scented air.
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THE HEALING WORK

Archibald McLellan

THE apostle Peter counseled his followers: "Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you;" but there are many who, no matter how clearly a doctrine may be presented, refuse to be convinced thereby, and still demand, "Give me the ocular proof.
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"STAND THEREFORE"

John B. Willis

One of the many unwinsome aspects of the mortal make-up which prove intolerable to nobility is that general limpness which tells of the lack of distinctive character.
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DIVINE JUSTICE

Annie M. Knott

Long years ago, Moses wrote in his immortal song this characterization of the most High: "He is the Rock, his work is perfect:.
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"TEACH US TO PRAY"

Archibald McLellan

How many longing and troubled hearts have echoed that humble request of the disciples: "Lord, teach us to pray,"—the instinctive confidence in God and His goodness that turns our thought to Him as a sure refuge in time of need, an unfailing tower of strength when the frailty of all human dependences, the unstableness of earthly hopes, bring to our lips the psalmist's acknowledgment of God's allness, "Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
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"THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY GHOST"

Annie M. Knott

Without the gleams of light which come from spiritual intuition, the history of mankind would have been dark indeed; but happily these have come from age to age, and most vividly when most needed.
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"IF YE CONTINUE"

John B. Willis

In the hour of temptation to discouragement because of the manifest inadequacy of our present realization of Truth to solve a given life-problem, we may find both illumination and rebuke in Jesus' words when he said, "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.
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A FREE-WILL OFFERING

Archibald McLellan

It has been requested that some definite word be given through the Sentinel in regard to contributions to the proposed memorial to Mrs.
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SERVICE AND SATISFACTION

John B. Willis

Whatever the field of human interest, in the last analysis that which begets envy and jealousy, strife and division, with all their attendant ills, is a false estimate of values, the failure to see that real achievement and real merit are determined not by the specific work one has performed, but by the spirit and efficiency with which he has performed it.
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THE SOURCE OF HAPPINESS

Annie M. Knott

There is little doubt that the pursuit of happiness engages the attention of mankind more than aught else, at least until many disappointments make the quest seem hopeless to the majority of those who follow it, yet it is both natural and right to seek happiness.
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COOPERATIVE WORK

Archibald McLellan

In last week's issue of the Sentinel we published a list of the members of the board of lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, together with their addresses, and attention is called above to certain instructions which have been sent out by the board for the information of the branch church officers who have in charge the arrangements for the lectures to be given by their respective churches.
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THE LECTURE SERVICE

Editor

Supplementary to the publication of the appointment to the board of lectureship for the official lecture year, from July 1, 1911, to June 30, 1912, in last week's issue of the Sentinel, it is fitting to call attention to Section 4, Article XXXII of the Manual of The Mother Church, which requires that each branch church shall annually provide for one or more lectures, and in this connection to note some of the details which make for satisfactory service.