Elsewhere in the Journal is printed a communication to our Teacher concerning the publication by students of works on Christian Science. A clear idea on this subject is essential, and the point of departure is the words of the Teacher of Christian Science. She says, "Let my students who reach good points in experience, and are able to tell them, write several of them have proven their ability."
The criticism of this writer is aimed at publications that pretend to set forth the doctrine or letter of Christian Science, to furnish "Basic statements" of what Christian Science is. The monstrous presumption and pernicious effect of such works are well set forth in the communications of sister Bell, found elsewhere in this number of the Journal.
In the line of experience too much cannot be written. Scientists, generally, do not yet appreciate the wealth they already possess, or more of it would be brought out in the Journal. Most persons when writing for the Journal is mentioned, think that discussion of some point of Science, something with a certain literary finish, is required. But the time for essays on Science in the Journal or elsewhere, has gone by. It is the record of combats with error and evil, the daily, almost unconsidered occurrences in the practice of Christian Science,— the realization of Spirit, Love, Truth —it is these that need to be brought out, and that carry strength and healing. This begins to be understood, and to show itself in the Journal, but the Journal is yet too far below the level of this daily life in Science. It is because Scientists who could enrich its columns, and truly help the world, are thinking the conventional thought of writing something "brilliant" or "able," when what is wanted is the simplest record of spiritual fact, without a thought of style or effect. What a Journal we shall have, when the daily life of Scientists, simply presented, without a thought on the part of the writer, but to reproduce honestly what they have found and known to be facts, adorns its pages!
