Editorials

THE statement was recently made by a prominent clergyman that while there had been a marked decline in religion, the present period is characterized by a no less marked reaction towards religion, including the study of the Scriptures. It was also stated that Christian Science is the logical and inevitable expression of this reaction.

The esteem in which Mrs. Eddy is held in Concord has been officially expressed in the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted by the Board of Aldermen and Common Council of that city and thus have become a part of Concord's records.

Strange as it may seem at this late day in human history, a good deal of regret for the decadence of the military spirit has been expressed in some magazines, both religious and secular. Some educators also say that a weak type of character is apt to result when children are not taught from the earliest years to defend their rights.

Time was when men accepted nature for what it seemed. The world was flat, and things were made up of earth, air, fire, water, etc.

The following statement in regard to the Charitable Fund of one million dollars established by Mrs. Mary Baker G.

While not an acknowledged Christian Scientist, Miss Clara Barton to-day talked with me regarding this wonderful cult in a manner which left no doubt that the great woman patriot is greatly interested in the subject, and in Mrs. Eddy, its Founder.

In the New York American , Jan. 6, 1908, Miss Clara Barton dipped her pen in my heart, and traced its emotions, motives, and object.

In a very true and important sense salvation may be regarded as progressive self-discovery. The process pertains to human sense and will ultimately eliminate its every false and unideal factor when the true consciousness or Christ-man shall have appeared.

It is with profound sympathy that we record the passing away of our beloved associate and brother, Joseph Armstrong, C. S.

At the threshold of another year we pause to give thanks for the lessons of the one just past and to prepare ourselves for the greater lessons which invite us to go forward. The true student of history can never fail to see in human events what President Bonney, at the World's Parliament of Religions, in 1894, called "the interposition of divine Providence in human affairs.