Editorials

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IRA O. KNAPP, C.S.D.

Archibald McLellan

Mrs.
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THE DARING OF LIGHT

John B. Willis

He was a very fair-meaning fellow, but an inherited bent, as it was said, plus certain events in the way of class honors, accepted articles, etc.
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"DECEIVING YOUR OWN SELVES"

Archibald McLellan

We sometimes hear members of Christian Science churches say, when appealed to for help, "Oh, I am not a practitioner.
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COURAGE

Annie M. Knott

Courage is defined as that mental quality which enables one to encounter dangers and difficulties without fear; otherwise, "valor, boldness, resolution.
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HE THAT ABIDETH

John B. Willis

From the point of view of present religious consciousness, some of the statements of our Lord as to what his disciples might be and accomplish seem far removed if not extravagant.
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AN IMPORTANT DUTY

Archibald McLellan

When it was first announced in these columns that the scope and influence of the Christian Science periodicals were to be enlarged and broadened by the issuance of a daily newspaper, the question was frequently asked as to why this was necessary—were there not already newspapers enough in the world?
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OUR LEADER'S POEMS

Archibald McLellan

Christian Scientists everywhere will be gratified to know, as announced by Mrs.
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THE WINDS OF GOD

John B. Willis

WE of New England have come to the perfect after-days when one hears the quickening call,—
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THE BAPTISM OF FIRE

Annie M. Knott

AMONG professing Christians there are many different opinions as to baptism,—its value, character, and significance,—and this is not so very surprising since we read that early in Christian history there was some uncertainty among believers concerning its true meaning and place.
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"UNIFIES MEN AND NATIONS."

Archibald McLellan

SOLOMON is commonly accredited as one of the wisest of men, and it was doubtless out of his own experience that he evolved this bit of practical wisdom, "A soft answer turneth away wrath,"—one of the best known, most frequently quoted, and yet least acted upon of his proverbs.
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"BE YE STEADFAST, IMMOVABLE"

John B. Willis

THERE are few virtues that are in greater demand today than that of simple steadfastness.
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"THE FINGER OF GOD"

Annie M. Knott

THERE are a good many devout people who are held down to an anthropomorphic sense of Deity by the literal interpretations of Scripture which have been so largely accepted in the past, and which will doubtless be accepted by many so long as a material concept of God and man prevails in human belief.