Editorials

ONE of the stock criticisms of Christian Science promulgated by those who have only a superficial acquaintance with its teachings, is that these teachings permit the followers of this faith to do evil; that is, these critics assume that the acceptance of the declaration that there is no evil, must carry with it the belief that all human or mortal experiences are good, therefore may be indulged with impunity and without sin. The utter fallacy of this criticism is apparent even to one who in his own experience has touched but the border of Christian Science teaching, for to those who believe that all which really is, is created by infinite Mind, and cannot be otherwise than perfect and good and eternal, like its creator, it is perfectly plain that the statement that there is no evil is truthfully made in the exact and scientific sense of evil as being in no sense a part of God's creation, and therefore without entity,—unreal.

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MRS. EDDY tells us that "spiritual teaching must always be by symbols" (Science and Health, p.

VISITORS to one of the famous galleries of Munich are sure to pause before a large canvas by Richter, on which the artist has wonderfully portrayed a most stirring scene. It is the moment when Egypt's mighty monarch has alighted from his chair and stands amid the swarming workers upon the pyramid which is to be his final resting-place.

Behind a frowning providence He hides a shining face. THE Christian Scientists at Mrs.

ST. JOHN relates that at a time when the heart of the Master was greatly troubled, he cried out in anguish, "Father, save me from this hour;" whereupon there came an answering voice from heaven, and some of the people who heard it "said that it thundered: others said.

THE last recorded command of Christ Jesus was that his disciples should "teach all nations," — teach them to observe all things that he had commanded the disciples themselves. It doubtless occurred to some of them that this might be difficult, on account of the different languages which prevailed even at that period; but they soon learned that when "they were all of one accord in one place" (which surely means when they were all of one Mind), "the Spirit gave them utterance.

CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS , because of their own experience in emerging from the darkness of despair into the light of a new and glorious hope, are never greatly surprised when they learn that some friend or acquaintance who has been bitterly opposed to their faith has finally seen the truth about it and been healed; therefore they will not marvel greatly over the case of Edward B. Lent, the well-known journalist, from whose statement, as published in the Christian Science Sentinel of March 26, we quote as follows: — Seven years ago I "tried" Christian Science for one whole month.

I have not had sufficient interest in the matter to read or to note from others' reading what the enemies of Christian Science are said to be circulating regarding my history, but my friends have read Sibyl Wilbur's book, "Life of Mary Baker Eddy," and request the privilege of buying, circulating, and recommending it to the public. I briefly declare that nothing has occurred in my life's experience which, if correctly narrated and understood, could injure me; and not a little is already reported of the good accomplished therein, the self-sacrifice, etc.

THE student of Christian Science appreciates the deep significance of the sage's counsel in the book of Proverbs, in which he tells of the priceless value of wisdom and understanding. He speaks of silver and fine gold, then of rubies, and says that these, "and all the things thou canst desire," are not to be compared to wisdom.