The mistaken view many hold, regarding personality, has led them to omit their names in their manuscript for the Journal; or with the request that only initials, or possibly one, be used. In all the social and business relations of life, people are striving to be known by their names.
Let us see how Webster defines the word; "A qualifying appellation given to a person on account of character or acts." Some, it is true, are struggling for reputation, which is the false sense of character, building upon another's merit, ability, and hard-earned experience. "Reputation is in the minds of others, what he is supposed to be." "Jesus made himself of no reputation." "Character is what a person is," in himself; individuality.
The successful business man first builds up his name, then his "business is safe and sure; he knows that honesty and integrity form a foundation that nothing can destroy. Occasionally we hear a name mentioned in business circles, and some one will instantly say; "That man's word is as good as his note." Then can you, as Christian Scientists, afford to throw aside your identity by becoming nameless; should you not strive most earnestly every day, yea every hour of your existence, to bring out your individuality?
