Articles

Amidst the changing conditions in this age, with unfamiliar goals being sought by untrod paths, the Christian Scientist is assured of the stability of the democratic form of government in his church organization. In some instances civil governments are changing form; while the spirit as well as the letter of democracy appears to be at low ebb, with little apparent concern in the thought of some over its decline.

In a recent tribute to Abraham Lincoln, it was said, "He stepped out of the environment which shut him in. " Though reared in lowly circumstances and for the most part faced by an antagonistic world, Lincoln, through his humanity, humility, simplicity, and integrity, and his courageous, confident perseverance in a righteous cause based on an unwavering trust in God, made his life an inspiration to all who long to aid their fellow men.

People who look long in the same direction cannot remain strangers. This truism is often illustrated when a number of tourists otherwise unknown to one another find themselves talkative and friendly as they contemplate together some spot of beauty or point of historic interest.

The Students' Associations, provided for by our Leader in her Church Manual, are very important factors in church organization, powerful levers for raising the thought and work of their membership. To associate means to come together; to unite in purpose, aim, and object.

Speaking of the Christ he so marvelously represented, Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. " In this far-reaching declaration the Master evidently was not referring to mortal existence and intelligence, averred to emanate from matter.

A Christian Scientist who was going through a period of trial woke in the night with a sense of resuming a burden of worry, when, in sweet, quiet admonition, these words came to her troubled thought: "O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. " Accepting the heavenly invitation, she began to think in terms of praise and thanksgiving, and was soon far up the heights of spiritual meditation, above the dark valley of depression where she had lingered so unnecessarily and so long.

The constant desire and hope of the human race is for release of some kind. Many individuals are hoping for release from sin and sickness, from fear and worry, or from some unwholesome habit.

One does not make marked progress in a business, art, or profession without the conviction that the work in which he is engaged is of positive value. One also needs the conviction that it is necessary to understand his subject, strive steadily to deepen his knowledge of it, and work with genuine sincerity of purpose according to rules underlying it.

IT is debated whether Malachi is a personal name, or merely official ("my messenger"), or used symbolically.

MRS. EDDY'S discovery of Christian Science sprang from experiences that extended through many years.