Editorials

Surely "the world do move," and the changed attitude of the great body of intelligent people toward Christian Science is in evidence. The time when it simply amused, and the period of more serious indifference or contempt, has long since passed, as has also, well-nigh, that of offensive criticism.

The eventful month of July has passed into history, and will be recalled by Christian Scientists in association with the laying of the corner-stone of the enlarged Mother Church, and the dedication of the church in Concord. It is characteristic of Christian Science that its followers not only seek to understand its higher lessons, but also "the human footsteps leading thereto" (Science and Health, p.

The dedication of our Leader's munificent gift to First Church of Christ, Scientist, in her home city, was an event of great importance to our Cause, and it brought together in Concord a large number of Christian Scientists from all parts of the United States, as well as some from foreign lands, their desire being to pay their tribute of love and loyalty to Mrs. Eddy, to whom they are so deeply indebted.

The following note from Mrs. Eddy is proof of the spirit in which her splendid gift to the cause of religion is made.

The following letters relate to another splendid gift to our Leader for the branch church in her home city. The great interest of the Field in this church has found expression in many gifts, and Mrs.

The following letters disclose another happy incident in connection with the building of the Concord church, and they give further evidence of the loving regard for our Leader, and appreciation of her work, which animate the Field. The donors are blessed in the giving, as well as in the spiritual food which they have found in Mrs.

The question of immortality is one which ofttimes turns thought to the study of religion when nothing else can do so. It is not so much for themselves that men desire immortality, but rather because of their love for those dear to them.

Radicalism is so essential to reform that it cannot be dispensed with, even though it may be marred by a tendency to extravagance of statement and hastiness of action. It is important, however, that a careful separation in thought be made between fealty to Principle and the presumptuous and uncharitable ways in which would-be loyalty is sometimes manifested.

The recently adopted By-law of the Mother Church, "Church Organizations Ample," has been commented upon quite freely by the press, and to a very large extent the comments have been favorable. The following extracts from the editorial columns, indicate the general views of the press.

Their published boast, in 1903, that Mary Baker G. Eddy would never again meet with her church is not fulfilled.