Editorials

On the hills of Judea, watchful shepherds heard the message of God's angel announcing the birth of the infant Jesus. Then they listened to the heavenly host saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men" ( Luke 2:14 ).

One who thinks from the Christianly scientific standpoint has much to be grateful for. There is evidence at hand to show that the universe is governed by Principle and that this Principle is Love.

If one wants to justify his belief in man's sinful, corrupt nature, he will find much in the Bible to satisfy him. But if he wants to find assurance of the spiritual perfection of man, he will find that too.

The world is beginning to sense the power of thought, and this tempts unscrupulous individuals to use that power intrusively in an attempt to influence the thinking and actions of others. The ethical standards of Christian Science forbid such intrusion, and the followers of this religion are careful not to trespass mentally upon others.

There was a time, of course, when Mrs. Eddy was the only Christian Scientist in the world.

Man , made in the image and likeness of God, is spiritually free. His Life is divine Love.

It is obvious that if sickness is to be destroyed, it must be understood. Christian Science explains sickness as wholly mental.

ONE who had never seen or heard of a kumquat could not possibly feel that he was missing one. But one who complains that he cannot find a kumquat anywhere in the market indicates by his complaint that he has a clear concept of what a kumquat is.

THE observance of Labor Day in the United States serves to remind us of the debt we owe to those individuals whose efforts contribute to our necessities and comforts. All who labor for the good of others occupy an important place in a progressing social order and share in a genuine appreciation of all that is implied in the observance of Labor Day.

IT is obvious that consciousness includes concepts, or thoughts. And one's concept of anything indicates one's state of mind.