Editorials

Christian Science refers to God as absolute Principle, absolute Life. "Principle," Mary Baker Eddy says in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, "is absolute.

Divine Science, the Comforter promised by Christ Jesus, has come to this age revealing the truth of being—illustrating with concrete evidence that God is supreme good; that man expresses God's perfection. This reality, advanced by the Christ and loved by the individual, transforms consciousness.

There are times in the practice of spiritual healing when two or more Christian Scientists work together in helping another to regain health. One is a Christian Science practitioner, and one—or more, if the patient is requiring round-the-clock care—is a Christian Science nurse.

Christian Science starts with God, rests on God, and stays with God. It reveals the pure reality of all things in such a way that we can prove this reality.

Observers of current trends discern a constantly rising tide of interest in the supernatural. Reputable city bookstores feature shelves full of books on various aspects of occult practice.

When Christ Jesus' public ministry broke onto the scene twenty centuries ago, human consciousness was stirred to its depths. Some people were deeply moved by his unparalleled healing work.

For spiritual development as well as human progress, we can take care of our time better. One thing we'll all benefit by is realizing the importance of this moment, and each moment.

We are pleased to announce a forward step in the administration of the Christian Science Benevolent Association Sanatorium at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, which is designed to increase the healing mission and efficiency of that facility in serving the northeastern region. A trusteeship has been established by this Board under Article I, Section 8, of the Manual of The Mother Church by our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, to provide for administration of the facility by representatives of the northeastern region.

The capacity to see and hear clearly is an attainable goal for those seeking healing. And equally attainable is the preservation of clear sight and sharp hearing.

One of mankind's worst enemies is hatred. It may be discomforting to be hated, but it's injurious to do the hating.