Editorials

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.

"IF YE CONTINUE"

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.

A FREE-WILL OFFERING

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

SERVICE AND SATISFACTION

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.

THE SOURCE OF HAPPINESS

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.

COOPERATIVE WORK

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.
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.

KEEPING AND HOLDING

Throughout the Scriptures we find many references which show the necessity of holding fast the truth once gained, these words of Christ Jesus being peculiarly impressive: "Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

BEING AND DOING

"How much I wish I could be a practitioner!" "Well, why not?
As announced at the annual meeting of The Mother Church, the readers elected for the ensuing term of three years are:—

THE SIN OF UNWISDOM

Those who have followed the plow in the "happy hunting-grounds" of the great West do not forget the days when their polished share brought to the surface many a relic of America's first citizens.

THE GOLDEN RULE

No one who has tried to practise the golden rule would deny that it is universal in its scope, and includes practically everything within the range of human experience.