Editorials

Several inquiries have come to the Journal concerning steps to be taken in the organization of Churches. These communications are held waiting the completion of the Committee,— only partially made up at the meeting of the National Association— for reference to them.

Christian Science Sermons . The Christian Science Publishing Society is preparing to issue a series of sermons on topics of Christian Science for the use of Sunday meetings.

Among the many pleasing and profitable features and incidents of the late meeting of the Association, there is only one criticism or regret that has reached us. This relates to the failure to hear the many reports of local progress and movements in Science, that had been prepared.

The most insidious form of evil—the highest attenuation of error concocted by mortal mind to oppose Christian Science, is that one taught in Chicago and recently illustrated in New York. The teaching and the scandal are related as cause and effect.

There is no want in the conduct of Christian Science public and social services more keenly felt than that of a suitable hymn book. At the late meeting of the National Association, the preparation of a hymnal was mentioned as one of the first duties of the Committee on Publication, and of the C.

Delegates and Intending Visitors to the National Convention of Scientists are informed that tickets for going to, and returning from, Cleveland, O. , can be purchased at reduced rates.

The Plan of the Christian Science Series has drawn out the warmest expressions of satisfaction from practising Scientists all over the country. The want has long been felt of clear and concise statements of the letter of Science, that could be slipped into the hands of inquirers or sent to individuals in their respective communities, believed to be receptive of the Truth.

Christian Scientists may well take courage in looking over the pages of the May Journal. No such sign of the increasing power in manifestation of Science has before been seen.

Notice of a New Departure was read by the Pastor of the Boston Church of Christ (Scientist) at the opening of the Easter services. The regular Friday evening meetings of the church are changed into Public Meetings at Steinert Hall, and will consist of an address, relation of experiences, and discussions on inquiries from the audience.

The letter from Bro. Farlow, printed below, brings up the burning question of the hour.