Editorials

Earnest Christian Scientists throughout the Field often pose this question: "What is the greatest need of our movement at this moment?" We may well turn to the writings of our beloved Leader for the answer. Mary Baker Eddy in her "Miscellaneous Writings" says ( p.

When Jesus described himself as having existed before Abraham (John 8:58), he was referring to the Christ, his incorporeal, spiritual selfhood, the divine image which coexists with God as God's eternal manifestation. This was the Christ which the Master comfortingly promised would be with us always.

One beautiful day late in the evening a Christian Scientist and his wife were traveling by plane across a desert. From the height at which they were moving, objects on the ground seemed almost indistinguishable, but here and there a particular feature could be discerned in the gathering dusk.

An inescapable fact is that the Christianity taught and exemplified by Jesus of Nazareth was a healing religion. If that is the case, it is a healing religion today.

CONTINUITY , which is the state of being continuous, characterizes the life and individuality of man and of all reality. This is so because the one real cause, Mind, Spirit, God, is continuous and it is in Mind's manifestation that the continuity of God is individualized and made evident.

THE student of Christian Science cherishes his textbooks—the Bible and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy. He counts these precious volumes as his most treasured possessions.

IN this issue of the Journal are to be found reports read at the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church on June 7 of this year. It will be well worth while for all students of Christian Science to note these milestones in the progress of our great movement in the twelve months just past.

IT is with deep regret and with sincere sympathy for the many friends and pupils of our beloved associate and co-worker, Mrs. Nelvia E.

At this season the thoughts of Christian Scientists the world over are turning with eager interest and keen anticipation to the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church, expectantly awaiting the reports of its government and the fruition of its activities. Likewise are the thoughts of much of the world centered with close observation upon the internal politics of the United States, which during the coming months will carry on the presidential election campaigns, the results of which will play an important role in shaping world policies of stabilization and peace.

The objective of those who agree to form what is called an organization is to advance a common purpose by collective action. The Christian Science church is such an organization.