In
reading the 21st chapter of Revelation, we are reminded that many nations have had a "holy city," around which centered their patriotism, their chivalry, and, alas, in some instances their superstition and intolerance.
Among
the incidents of "going to church," the meeting of our friends is perhaps one of the pleasantest, and a quiet interchange of greetings with those who like ourselves have much for which to render thanks to God, is a privilege to which no reasonable person could object.
In
view of complaints from the Field, because of alleged misrepresentations by persons offering Bibles and other books for sale which they claim have been endorsed by me, it is due the Field to state that I recommend nothing but what is published or sold by The Christian Science Publishing Society.
In
the spiritual record of creation, found in the first chapter of Genesis, we are told that God's likeness was expressed in the male and female of His creating, of whom Mrs.
The
world's greatest story-book has few tales that are more touching and instructive than that of the widow of Zarephath, whose "fiery trial" and obedient faith were made known to the Christian ages as the result of a prophet's plea for a bit of bread.
We
are all familiar with Pope's saying, "An honest man's the noblest work of God," and there are few who would not endorse the sentiment which it expresses.
Recently
we received a letter from a member of the committee on publication, in which he called attention to what he deemed a lack of interest in and support of the work of this important committee; but we cannot believe that this lack is so general as our correspondent would seem inclined to think, for some idea of the splendid work that is being done by this committee all over the field is shown in the several pages of excerpts from their communications which are published in the Sentinel from week to week.
The
statement of Christ Jesus, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me," seems to present some difficulties to those who do not yet see that a great giving up of error is necessary before we are fitted to receive the blessings of Truth.
