Editorials

THE PROMISE OF THE SPIRIT

Annie M. Knott

All through the Old Testament we find promises of the coming to mankind of better days, when sin and sorrow shall cease and when peace shall everywhere prevail.

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When Christ Jesus defined evil, the devil, as a lie and liar, he made it clear that escape from evil, from every type of disharmony, is an escape from the rule of falsity, the subjection to some phase of belief in that which is not true.

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"YE SHALL BE AS GODS"

John B. Willis

Had Eve been half awake to Truth, she would have surmised, at least, that the serpent's promise of wisdom was an allurement of error.

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PROTECTION

Annie M. Knott

It is generally admitted that Christian Scientists have a wonderful trust in the power of God to protect them under all circumstances; indeed the complaint is sometimes made that they carry this too far when they cease to rely upon material remedies.

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"LIKE AS A FATHER PITIETH"

Archibald McLellan

The Mosaic law of "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth," carries with it the thought of vengeance as well as retribution, whereas the law of Christ brings the healing touch which cleanses from all sin; the law which, as Mrs.

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WAITING ON GOD

Annie M. Knott

There are thousands who have listened to the beautiful aria, "O rest in the Lord," and who have felt at least momentarily that it is good to "wait patiently" for God, who have never thought of applying this profound truth to every difficult experience of daily life.

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"WHEN THOU PRAYEST."

John B. Willis

It is not surprising, perhaps, that the novice in Christian Science should find himself somewhat confused as to the proper function and form of prayer.

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GROWTH

Annie M. Knott

When we look about us at this season of the year and behold the rich and rare colors of the early autumn as reflected by fruit and flower, we may well pause to consider the significant statement of our text-book, "that God creates all through Mind, not through matter,—that the plant grows, not because of seed or soil, but because growth is the eternal mandate of Mind".

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SPIRITUAL DISCOVERY

John B. Willis

Narratives of exploration always have a fascination which is both peculiar and persistent.

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"POWER TO HEAL SICKNESSES."

Archibald McLellan

That man is subject to sickness, and that sickness can be cured and life prolonged only by material means, is the claim upon which all attempts to secure so-called medical legislation, or legislation for "the conservation of human life," are based; and the question before the public at the present time is whether this assumption is true.

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CONSECRATION

Annie M. Knott

Christian Science gives a wonderful interest to every part of the Scriptures by unfolding the spiritual sense and significance of all things therein, and by showing the relation of type and symbol to the tasks of each day.

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THE TRUE SETTING

John B. Willis

A favored visitor in a beautiful home was moved with a sense of gratitude that his noble friends could have such an attractive place in which to dwell and dispense their gracious hospitality, and as he went his way he mused much upon how fitting it would be if every fine, high, unselfish thought had the native and legitimate setting for all that is true and good.