Quite
recently our attention was called to an editorial paragraph in a newspaper, in which the great numerical growth of the Christian Science church was accounted for by the fact that this church offers more to its adherents than do other churches; that it even promises health and happiness to them on this plane of existence.
There
are few objects on the continent more likely to stir the emotions of a thoughtful traveler than Thorwaldsen's celebrated Lion of Lucerne, in commemoration of the bravery of the Swiss guards who fell, Aug.
Courage
is defined as that mental quality which enables one to encounter dangers and difficulties without fear; otherwise, "valor, boldness, resolution.
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.
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?
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.