Editorials

The mainspring of highest accomplishment lies concealed in the depths of sacred meditation, the purity of spiritual intuition, the strength of inspired conviction. The teaching of Christian Science is both ideal and practical, appealing not only to those who are naturally religious-minded, but also to individuals who have hitherto sought in vain for a demonstrable doctrine, a logical code of living, a basis for enduring satisfaction.

Few will deny that Christ Jesus ushered in a new era. Even the skeptical are forced to admit that something was brought to mankind by the Founder of Christianity which through the centuries has borne fruit in the moral and spiritual advancement of the human race.

IN their innermost hearts men and women of truly great character have been humble, devout, and intelligent enough to recognize their indebtedness to God, the creator of man, and their dependence upon the pure and beneficent power of Spirit, to which alone are traceable the really fine achievements of the human race. Jesus said, "Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.

BECAUSE all Christian Science church services are designed to glorify God and to bless mankind, these services make a universal appeal and find ready response with all who have been touched and awakened by Mrs. Eddy's spiritual teachings.

" TRUTH is God's remedy for error of every kind," writes Mrs. Eddy on pages 142 and 143 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," "and Truth destroys only what is untrue.

OCCASIONALLY , in the study of the Bible it is of benefit to learn the derivation of certain words; and this is made possible by the use of Bible dictionaries and commentaries provided in a majority of Christian Science Reading Rooms. For instance, the meaning of the Hebrew and Greek words translated as "name" is character or nature.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE acknowledges as real only God and the manifold, infinite manifestation of divine Mind. The value of this acknowledgment is that it enables one to prove his own identity as God's likeness.

ANIMAL magnetism, a term used in Christian Science, is thus defined by Mrs. Eddy on page 103 of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures": "As named in Christian Science, animal magnetism or hypnotism is the specific term for error, or mortal mind.

IN announcing the resignation, effective September 1, 1932, of Mr. Edward A.

THE pronouncement of Christian Science on the subject of inheritance is simple, spiritual, and always redemptive. Man's inheritance is his inseparability from God, Spirit, his reflected ability to be perfect and to live forever.