Editorials

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"CHRIST IN YOU"

John B. Willis

When one considers the universality of the Christmas celebration, that the old and young of all the nations and peoples denominated Christian have on the average devoted many hours, if not days, of active thought to the joyous anticipation and unselfish doing which it prompts, he can but realize the possible mental significance of the event.
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"THE HEARING EAR"

Annie M. Knott

In the book of Proverbs we find this significant saying, "The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them.
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CHRISTMAS AS IN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

MARY BAKER EDDY.

Certain occasions considered collectively, individually, and observed properly, tend to give the activity of man infinite scope; but mere merry making or needless gift giving is not that wherein human capacities find the most appropriate and proper exercise.
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THE "FINISHER OF OUR FAITH."

Annie M. Knott

One of the most important things in any undertaking is the persistence necessary to carry it to its completion.
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LOVE'S INSISTENCY

John B. Willis

The solicitous urgency of the two angels, the messengers of Truth, who figure in the story of Lot's escape from Sodom, their compelling cry, "Escape for thy life," fittingly illustrates that persistent call to and following after the sons of men, if haply they may be saved, which speaks in human terms for the ceaseless activity of divine Love.
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"JUDGE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT."

Archibald McLellan

It seems only fitting at this time to devote a large portion of our space in this issue of the Sentinel to exerpts from the columns upon columns of editorial comment that have appeared in the secular press during the past week,—a tribute in its apprehension and appreciation of the greatness of our beloved Leader and the work she has done for humanity at large, as generous as it is wide-spread.
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THE TRUE TEST

John B. Willis

In no respect, perhaps, do the judgments of men present more marked differences and contradictions, than in their estimates of what entitles individuals to the honor and praise of their fellows.
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ONWARD AND UPWARD

Annie M. Knott

Christian Scientists the world over have another reminder that they must arouse themselves as never before to prove by demonstration the priceless teachings of their beloved Leader.
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MARY BAKER EDDY

Archibald McLellan

There is a story of a certain old-world philosopher who, when it was asked of him, "What constitutes achievement?
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SYMBOLS AND SCIENCE

John B. Willis

One of the distinctive teachings of Christian Science to which superficial criticism has found frequent occasion to revert, is that of the unreality of the material world, and the suggestion that, since in their opinion there is no matter, Christian Scientists ought to be able and willing to forego eating, walk through stone walls, etc.
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"FORGET NOT ALL HIS BENEFITS"

Annie M. Knott

All through the Old Testament we find warnings against forgetfulness of the divine mercy and goodness, in evidence that this is a marked tendency on the part of mortals, who, however, seem to remember very vividly not only all the ills which they have experienced, but also those of which they have heard.
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THE SUPREMACY OF GOOD

Archibald McLellan

There was a time when the ordinary newspaper man simply threw up his hands in despair when asked to define Christian Science or to state what its teachings are; but the following editorial, which we copy from the Waterbury.