Editorials

The request from Mrs. Eddy which follows was published in the Christian Science Sentinel of July 1.

In telling of their great deliverance from sin and sickness, through Christian Science, its beneficiaries may sometimes seem unfair toward the religious opinions of others, opinions which were once dear to themselves, inasmuch as they then represented their highest concepts of truth. It would be well for all Christian Scientists to note their Leader's gracious and grateful utterances respecting those who have been faithful in the Christian ministry up to their highest light, but this has not deterred her from pointing out the great difference between the Truth of being and "the doctrines of men.

In discussing the present trend of the Church, and of Christian thought, President Harper of Chicago University has spoken of the religious significance of a knowledge of physical science, in terms which challenge attention to-day, and which would have awakened a storm of religious protest a generation ago. He says;— "The work of the theological student should be brought into touch with the modern spirit of science.

We are glad to reprint the following editorial from the Nashua (N. H.

The Annual Meeting of the Executive Members of The Mother Church was held in the church edifice, at nine o'clock, June 10th. There were present about fifty members from Boston, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and other near-by States.

The newly elected Readers of The Mother Church for the ensuing term of three years are:— First Reader , Mr. William D.

The annual Communion service of The Mother Church was held in its edifice, June 11. No special arrangements had been made for visiting Scientists, except that one extra service was held.

Dearly Beloved :— I request that every member of The Mother Church in Boston pray each day for the amicable settlement of the war between Russia and Japan; and that God bless this great nation, and those islands of the sea, with peace and prosperity. Mary Baker G.

Committee of Executive Members of The Mother Church. Beloved Brethren :— In response to your greeting, I thank you.

With the coming of the rare June days the most beautiful things in nature throng us with their tender appeal; recalling the Master's words, "If God so clothe the grass of the field,.