Articles

Little ones, never say "I am afraid. " Of what are you afraid? What do you fear? Surely not God, who rules all things; and what else is there to fear? Remember, dear girls and boys, remember, whenever one says afraid , to ask that question, What do we fear? Whenever seeming danger appears, stand one moment and say, "God is with me," and see if you are not safe.

And Hiram, king of Tyre, sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king, in the room of his father; for Hiram was ever a lover of David. I KINGS v.

An old lady owns an intelligent Newfoundland dog, who some time since acquired the habit of occupying Grandmother's chair whenever he found it empty. Threats and blows failed to start him.

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchantman seeking goodly pearls; who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. MATTHEW iii.

There is none righteous,— no, not one; There is none that understandeth; There is none that seeketh after God. Romans iii.

The Kingdom of Heaven is like unto a grain of mustard-seed, which, is the least of all seeds; but when it is grown is the greatest among herbs and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches. MATTHEW xiii.

In the published words of one who claims to be teaching Christian Science we read: Some make the mistake of thinking that they must choose only such blessings as may be best for them; but the desire, in all instances, is a hint of the thing we ought to have. This cuts loose from all restraint, and leaves us wanderers in an unknown place at night without light, pathway, or guide.

The physical senses and their environment are supposed to constitute man a personality. As these senses are developed, they unfold his individuality.

What is it? Is it personality or individuality, a thing of mind or matter? Do the physical senses constitute it, or is it an idea of Soul? If material forms do not express it, and it be only spiritual, how can it be discerned or preserved, and how will individuals be recognized? Identity is included in the substance of Principle, which is constant radiation, and is reflected and expressed in the identity of individuals. Principle is infinite, and must be infinitely expressed; hence the multiplicity and diversity of individuals.

As the disciples sat with Jesus at the Passover they asked the question, Is it I? This they asked because he had spoken of treason among them. Our knowledge of the past is a present consciousness.