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Editorials
Divine Mind's eternal mandate is for order, and Christian Science demonstrates the obedience to this mandate that is real and universal. In the record of the revelation of spiritual creation found in the first chapter of Genesis we note that "the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep" before God's resounding mandate, "Let there be light," was heard.
Mary Baker Eddy writes in "The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany" ( p. 290 ), "Divine Love is never so near as when all earthly joys seem most afar.
In her Message to The Mother Church for 1902 Mary Baker Eddy speaks of "the spiritual dawn of the twentieth century" as signifying "religion parting with its materiality. " Here are her words (p.
What happened yesterday, or years ago, is considered by many to be responsible for present lack, sickness, and physical or mental pains. The thought of what may happen tomorrow makes men fearful, ill, and unhappy.
Christian Science is a way of life. This way of living demands honesty, purity, simplicity, and unselfed love.
It is with deep regret and with sincere sympathy for the many friends and pupils of our beloved associate and coworker, George Wendell Adams, C. S.
The first Christmas. A babe in a manger.
Christian Scientists love the Christmas season with its memories of the nativity of the infant Jesus—the child who was to grow into a manhood that interpreted the love of God to the world. Christmas Day refreshes their joy that through Science the Christ has come in its final glory to show all men their true sonship with God.
" Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us" ( Luke 2:15 ). So they left their sheep in the fields and went to Bethlehem.
Thankfulness characterized the thoughts and the prayers of Christ Jesus, and this attitude of mind demonstrated power over error. Whether the outlook to human sense was favorable or not, the Master always found something constructive for which to express thanks.