Editorials

So quickly is human thought changing in this twentieth century that one sometimes finds it difficult to fathom present-day developments. Mary Baker Eddy said in her Message to The Mother Church for 1900 ( p.

Who shall have the balance of power in the immediate future and in the years to come? This is a question in the thought of many, as the nations of the world engage in competition for the minds of men and for military, political, and economic supremacy. The outcome of this struggle is destined to affect the lives of all men.

Centuries have passed since the night when the Saviour was born and shepherds heard the heavenly host saying ( Luke 2:14 ), "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. " But the truth of that message continues to overcome contention and will do so until God's peaceful kingdom is fully known to mankind.

When Nehemiah was successfully engaged in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, his adversaries tried in vain to stop the work. On one occasion Sanballat sent to Nehemiah a letter which contained this statement ( Neh.

In the book of Genesis it is recorded that when God had created man in His likeness, He said, "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it" ( 1:28 ). God's man is always fruitful, for he reflects the infinite nature and power of the creator and manifests the rich resources of His being.

"God of the rolling year! to Thee we raise A nation's holiest hymn in grateful praise! Plenty and peace abound at Thy behest, Yet wherefore this Thy love? Thou knowest best!" Thus did Mary Baker Eddy begin what she named "Our National Thanksgiving Hymn" (Poems, p. 77 ).

Infinity is a term that the finite, human mind finds difficult to grasp. And yet, infinity is the measure of all things real.

In the book of Psalms ( 122:1 ) we read, "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. " For centuries Christians have found comfort and refreshment from assembling to hear the Word of God read and expounded by preachers, from joining in prayer to the Almighty, and from singing hymns of thanksgiving for His goodness.

Good bylaws in branch Churches of Christ, Scientist, while they concern human action, have their basis in divine law, which has been revealed to mankind through ages of spiritual progress. The bylaws governing a branch church are adopted by a required majority or plurality vote of the membership and, according to the democratic process, should be obeyed.

" Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" queried the Psalmist ( Ps. 139:7 ).