Devoted to practical Christianity. A magazine issued the 1st of each month by UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY 917 Tracy, Kansas City, Missouri Charles F illmore and Myrtle F illmore, Editors George E. Carpenter, Associate Editor

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V ql. 69 KANSAS CITY, MO., OCTOBER, 1928 No. 4

MEASURE FOR MEASURE B y Evelyn Gage Browne Wouldst thou be loved? Then love. Wouldst thou be blessed? Then bless. W hateer ye measure shall be thine, An equal share—no less.

Wouldst thou have wealth? Then give. Wouldst thou be poor? Withhold. For what ye mete to others shall Be measured—gold for gold.

Wouldst thou have rest and peace? Fret none, a tempest still. W hate er ye sow, that shall ye reap— Be it of good or ill.

Wouldst smile? Dry some one’s tears. Wouldst reach the heights? Go hence And help some other heart to climb— And thine the recompense. A HEALING TREATMENT By F ran ces W. F o u lk s

h is b o d y —which i have called my body and have held in sense limitation and hu­ manT weakness—I now release from all bond­ age to error thought. My body is the temple of the living God. His power created me and it sustains me every moment of the day; it now works without hindrance to cleanse and renew His holy temple. I lift my vision from things earthy, from human errors and unreal appearances, from pronouncements of the senses and of people, from race beliefs, and I see only the image and likeness which was the Creator s picture of me when I came into being. I become a door­ keeper to my thought realm, that only the good and the pure and the true may pass the portals of my mind and become creative in my life. I hold fast to the Father's will for me. His will that I have power and dominion over all error, disease, accident, poverty, and death. I am lifted from the sense consciousness of fear and inharmony into the Christ consciousness of freedom and peace, and my whole outer world expresses the likeness of that which is within. I breathe the breath of God, and every error appearance in my body is dissolved in the purity of the God breath which fills me. I am one with the great omnipresent spirit of life, and this life, intelligent and powerful, cleanses and renews, strengthens and vitalizes all the muscles and nerves, the flesh and bones, the organs and glands of my body, recreating every part according to its perfection in the pattern in Divine Mind. I drink of the life, I eat of the substance, of the mystical Christ body within, and every part of my fleshly body coordinates with all the other parts; the whole coordinates with Spirit, and peace and joy rule supreme in the temple of the living God. There is no beauty, no harmony, like the beauty and harmony of my Father. I inherit this beauty, I enter this harmony, and that which is the Father s becomes mine because I am His son. I hold to my birthright of His glorious being in my body until the very glory of it radiates as a halo of protection, radiates as a sun illumining my path and shining out to bless all others in my world. I now rest in the omnipresent love of. God, and ever enlarging faith and power and love and wisdom abide m my mind ; ever continuing health and youth and beauty and strength manifest in my body; ever increasing success and harmony unfold in my world. To Thee, beloved of my soul, creator of my body, redeemer of my world, I give thanks now and forevermore. I give thanks for manifold blessings manifest and yet unmanifest, for the good that Thou dost continually pour out in overflowing measure to fill all the needs and desires of my life. I give thanks to Thee, Thou holy One within me. Thou great physician, because Thou art expressing Thyself in my body, making of it a radiant, holy, beautiful, and harmonious dwelling place for my spirit and my soul. I thank Thee for Thy redeeming love, which is expressing in my body, making it incorruptible, immortal, diseaseless, death­ less, eternally young, a body resurrected into a continuous manifestation of Thy livingness. NOTES AND COMMENTS

B y Charles Fillmore Is Unity a branch of the Society of Friends, pop­ ularly known as the Quaker church?—Extract from a letter received by Unity School. NITY is not a branch of the Quaker church. Unity is a school of religious inquiry, investigation, and demonstration. We study and apply Christianity in its broadest mean­ ing. Our research has convinced us that Chris­ tianity combines in a practical way more truth of man’s spiritual being than does any other reli­ gion. In fact Christianity is the youngest and most up-to-date religion that has been evolved by mankind. The Quaker church stands very high among the sects of Christianity. It has maintained a unique and impregnable place in the Christian religion, because of its reliance on the “Inner Light,” instead of on written authority, for the guidance of its adherents. Quakers are universally credited with honesty, justice, and peaceableness. No religion of modern times has so stamped its tenets upon its people as has the Quaker religion. Quakers seem to have an ingrained spirituality. With most persons religion is one thing and daily life is quite another. Usually in modern Christian civilization a man’s religion cannot be detected by his costume or his conduct. Quakers are the exception. By this we mean orthodox Quakers. Reformed Quakers have their up-to-date churches and are hardly dis­ tinguishable from other Christians. But old-time Quakers, who silently seek the “Inner Light” and are moved by the Spirit within in all their ways, are a “peculiar people.” They are peculiar because they are so steadfast in their reliance on the indwelling God as the moving factor of their lives. They are noted as a dependable people because they rely on the immanent God for inspir­ ation and conduct. This reliance develops individ­ uality and poise. It sometimes tends to too much self-sufficiency, but never to intolerance. A Quaker is often blunt in stating his opinions, but he allows others the same privilege. The practice of silent prayer is fundamental in the Quaker religion. In this respect Jesus was a Quaker. He told His disciples that when they prayed they should enter into the inner closet, close the door, and pray to the Father in secret. He said, “The words that I say unto you I speak not from myself: but the Father abiding in me doeth his works.” Jesus told His followers that they would be tempted to follow false spiritual lights from outer sources. “Neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you.” Jesus taught that the Scriptures are not authority for man but that they tell of the Christ within man. He said to the Pharisees, “Ye search the scriptures, because ye think that in them ye have eternal life; and these are they which bear witness of me; and ye will not come to me, that ye may have life.” George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, once rose in one of the prin­ cipal English churches and rebuked the minister in his sermon for declaring the Scriptures to be the source of divine truth. “No,” cried Fox, “it is not the Scriptures; it is the Spirit of God.” He was immediately imprisoned for his audacity. Unity's interpretation of Christianity is much like that of George Fox, which is not original but quite in harmony with the teaching of Jesus. There is a very pronounced revival of interest in the Quaker religion since the nomination of Herbert Hoover for President. In this connec­ tion The Kansas City Star recently printed the following editorial, “The Inner Light” : Herbert Hoover is a Quaker. He was born of Quaker stock. He regularly attends services at the little ivy-covered meeting house of the Friends on I street in Washington. The Quaker doctrine, which he drank in throughout his boyhood, is evident in the social and political philosophy of Hoover the states­ man. That doctrine centers about the teaching of the “Inner Light.” George Fox, who established the Society of Friends in England in the seventeenth cen­ tury, was the promulgator of this teaching. “I saw,” he wrote, “that the grace of God which brings salva­ tion had appeared to all men and that the manifesta­ tion of the Spirit was given to every man to profit withal.” Again Fox wrote, “The Lord opened to me how every man was enlightened by the divine light of Christ.” The Quaker needs no intermediary to approach the throne of grace. He approaches it through the wit­ ness of the Inner Light. So in the Quaker service there is a period of silence while each worshiper is communing with the Unseen. Then various members testify as they are “moved by the spirit.” Here is the very essence of individualism. The soul has its own revelation from on high. It is not dependent on church or minister. Divine guidance floods in on it, directs it, comforts and sustains. In his theory of business and of social progress, Hoover is imbued with this sort of reverence for the individual. The future of America, he has said, depends on the initiative and resourcefulness of the individual. Any policy that weakens that initiative and resourcefulness he instinctively distrusts. Society cannot save us, he says in effect; government cannot save us. Each of us must work out his own salvation. We must cultivate the Inner Light and be guided by it. This belief runs through all his writings and actions. His little book, “American Individualism,” expressing his fundamental philosophy of life, is inspired by it. Should he be elected President the Quaker influence would be dominant in the nation —the doctrine of individual responsibility, developing the individual to his highest capacity, guided by the flame that burns within. G O O D W IL L

By W. I. Moschouer

HEN the angels sang on the Bethlehem hills and announced the birth of Jesus, W they set in motion forces that not only startled the shepherds but have aroused millions to a deeper yearning for God and to a more earn­ est and loving attitude toward their fellow men. That heavenly benediction has done much toward softening hard hearts and reclaiming stubborn wills, thereby helping to make the progress of Christ’s kingdom on earth sure and its ultimate triumph certain. The good will of the heavenly declaration, “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men,” expresses the quality of the will of God as it acts through and on the soul of man. God will is always good will. It moves to construct, to harmonize, and to bless; never to hinder or to destroy. The destructive forces do not originate in divine will but in human will. They are the result of the selfish competitions of human activities, man against man, interest against interest, the intellect being the instru­ ment and human will the power used by the per­ sonal ego to gain its ends. But after the ego (soul) is reborn of Spirit, or converted, the dis­ cords die and the person, no longer self-centered, comes into accord with the will of God. This ac­ counts for the significant change that appears in many “twice-born”- souls, in whom a new nature emerges, sometimes with startling suddenness and completeness. There is nothing in earth’s sciences and philosophies that can equal the regen­ erative action of God’s will in reclaiming a repent­ ant soul. The fact that after the change the reclaimed soul manifests good will instead of the former ill will indicates that conversion or the new birth is more a matter of change of will than of anything else. The statement, “The will is the man,” is a true exposition of the nature of a human being. Man is a spiritual being possessing identity, of which he becomes conscious, the center and motive force of which is will. To determine whether to do or not to do a certain thing is will deciding upon and adhering to a definite course of action. Intellect may rationalize and emotion may soften an act, but it is will that creates the act, whether it be good or bad. Will is the executive element in man, and its quality (as to whether it is strong or weak, benevolent or otherwise) mostly determines the issue of a man’s life. Without will one would be as useless mentally as he would be helpless physically without a back­ bone. Will is pivotal in human consciousness and should receive first consideration in all attempts at moral or spiritual reformation. Religion always has recognized this significant fact and has directed its appeal to the will as the citadel to be captured in saving the soul. Will is the strategic headquarters of the personal ego and when it capitulates to Christ all else goes with it. Any evangelistic or healing effort which lays hold of the intellect and the emotions, but fails to complete its conquest by taking the inner strong­ hold of will, is only partially successful. To be fully effective an appeal of this or of any other kind must induce the person to act in the desired direction. If it fails here the effort is largely lost, because in the reaction the will, by self- assertion in the former direction, throws off the persuasive influence and continues on its way as before. Because of this central position and para­ mount importance of will, both individual and collective (for the will of the mass acts exactly like the will of the individual), it is a matter of deep import whether the will that manifests is good or bad. By bad will is meant that which moves purely for self-interest or to another’s hurt, in other words, anti-Christ will. Good will is that which is considerate of the good of others and is always ready to lose rather than to win unjustly. He who is governed by good will is ready to lay down his life for his friends rather than have them sacrifice themselves for him. When Christ is enthroned in the heart one will even die for one’s enemies that they too may share in the blessings of the Christ love. Only per­ fectly righteous will, or good will, can work the miracle of voluntary self-sacrifice such as Jesus exemplified on Calvary or that has marked the heroic sacrifices of those who have carried the light of Truth to peoples living in savagery and pagan darkness. To will another’s good at great cost to oneself is to act like Christ. Good will expresses as helpfulness, even to the extent of looking for opportunities to do good, not for personal credit but because of love for others. It enables one to face life squarely and fearlessly. There is in it none of the cringing fear that makes the experience of the unenlightened soul a night­ mare. When one is right with God and clean and true inside he is not afraid of any shape that may rise before him out of the dark. Good will is one of the best antidotes to fear and is second only to perfect love, that, as the Scripture tells us, casts out all fear. Ill will distills more distempers in the alembic of the mind than most persons suppose. It gen­ erates a host of destructive thoughts and feelings that manifest as temper or explode as evil acts which shock the moral sense and outrage the soul. Such a condition makes demonstration of good very difficult. It is well first to seek complete regeneration of the will, then all lesser conquests will be easy. This is especially important in cases where there seems to be a stubborn ailment that bobs up every time one takes one’s mental foot off 310 & m sm * its neck. Usually in such cases the only way to victory is to make a complete surrender of the personal will to Christ, thus placing all the will under the dominion of the Christ Spirit. In establishing good will as the ruling power in his life, each one should give earnest considera­ tion to forgiving love. Forgiving love is a specific spiritual remedy for all mental inharmonies and is particularly useful in correcting errors that arise from the wrong use of will. In fact, forgiv­ ing love is really the essence of good will, and when it is strongly active the tendency of one’s life is Christward. Satanic influences have no grip on one who knows how to forgive. It was the power of forgiving love that enabled Jesus to say, “The prince of the world cometh: and he hath nothing in me.” This same spiritual immun­ ity from evil is vouchsafed to all who follow Jesus in the regeneration and test every act by His standard of thought and practice. To make sure that one’s will is pure, sound, and entirely good, one should take to heart the words spoken by Peter on the day of Pentecost, in answer to the question, “Brethren, what shall we do?” “And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins ; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” John the Baptist and Jesus emphasized the fact that one must repent before one can enter the king­ dom of God. The will is all that really can repent, for repentance involves a change of attitude and only will can bring that about. A head full of repentant thoughts and a heart full of chastened feelings are not sufficient. The mind may assent but unless the will consents there is no actual repentance. Until one acts in the new direction he is facing in the old way, notwithstanding his desire to do differently. No one ever entered the kingdom of heaven so long as he lived with his back to the Light. The radiance of its glory must fall upon the face and nestle warmly in the heart of him who seeks its portals. One in whom good will is functioning prop­ erly always gets along well with other persons. Crowds do not disturb him, and opposition only calls forth calmness and repose. Ill will argues and fights in an antagonistic way, but good will weighs and considers and quietly states the case for Truth and lets the matter rest with that. Good will recognizes the right of others to dis­ agree and to stand for their opinions whether they be right or wrong. It does not forge chains of slavery but breaks them. Good will is the steel of character and does not flinch when danger threatens or when supreme sacrifice is the price of the good desired. Furthermore, good will is a splendid asset in ordinary as well as in great undertakings. It meets all stress and hurry with good-humored patience as it smiles its way along. It wins by making people feel good. It does not force the issue, but persuades by its charm of manner and graciousness of spirit. It makes others feel their worth and makes them glad that the owner of that will came their way. Good will is one of the best guarantees of an open road ahead.

EVOLUTION Without, a cross of cruel thorn, Within, a cross of purest gold. Without, the dross of soul forlorn, Within, its growing powers unfold.

Within, the spark becomes a flame, Without, it bears light-bringing grace. Within, God’s power has vanquished shame, Without, the cross to crown gives place. —Ernest C. Wilson. T R U S T G O D By Marie Fischer I am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.

0 YQU know God? Have you been led out of the darkness of despair, out of the bond­ age of mortal life into the light and life and love and Truth of God? God, and God alone, can free us. He is mighty. We can trust Him to the uttermost. If the way seems dark, if our lives are filled with trouble and sorrow, if we are as slaves and feel the lash of adversity, we are in a condition like that in which the children of Israel were when they mourned and cried to be set free. God raised up for them a helper who was to lead them forth into the Promised Land. How glad they were and how they rejoiced. They gathered their belongings, and started out. We do likewise. When we first learn of God within us as our deliverer, joyously we start on our pilgrimage, and we want to take all mankind with us. Do we continue on our way with the same enthusiasm, the same faith, the same cour­ age with which we start out? We are very much like the Israelites. When everything went as they wished, they sang and rejoiced and praised God, but as soon as difficulties arose they lost their faith. They reviled Moses for taking them away from Egypt where, even though they had been the meanest of slaves, they had had a place to live and food to eat. Now they were being led into unknown dangers, into a wilderness that they greatly feared. Although God sent food to them every day, they lusted after the fleshpots of Egypt. They seemingly could not drop this former life, forget it entirely, and go forward with faith and courage, rejoicing in the promises U l t t T Y 313 of the Lord, trusting Him with their whole hearts and souls, and knowing that He would bring them through safely. They surely might have known God and trusted Him. He had helped them again and again. Does He not help us also? He does, but we want everything made so easy; we do not like to -exert ourselves. Do we truly seek the Lord with all our hearts? If we do, we shall surely find Him. This is God’s promise to us. When we find Him we have found the promised land (God’s kingdom) ; for where God is, there is His king­ dom. When we have found God we lose all fear, for with God there is only good, and we do not fear good. He has led us out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Egypt is darkness and the house of bondage is a consciousness filled with fear. God leads us out of the darkness and the fear that fill our minds. He fills us with His light and love; for God is light and love. Dark­ ness and fear cannot abide where there is con­ sciousness of Him.

THROUGH CHRIST The healing and prosperity thoughts for this month begin with the words, “Through Christ.” In these words you can find the answer to your problem. No matter what you are seeking, Christ is the way. Through Christ you can have ra­ diant health, abundant prosperity, profound wis­ dom, and, best of all, perfect happiness. Turn to pages 366 and 367 and learn the thoughts for daily use. The prosperity thought is used at 12 noon and the healing thought at 9 p. m. Unite with the thousands of Truth students who will use these prayers to bring divine har­ mony into their minds, bodies, and affairs. Help them to prove that through Christ man can find the kingdom of heaven, here and now. LOVINGLY IN THE HANDS OF THE FATHER By Evelyn W hitell This story is a true story, told word for word as it happened. May it reach those who, like the woman in bondage, are groping for the open door.

WAS called over the telephone by some_one in trouble. That was nothing- unusual, see­ I ing that my life has been dedicated to serv­ ice. The only difficulty with the call was my lack of leisure to give it attention. The woman’s voice was imperative. “I must see you,” she declared, “even if it is only for five minutes.” Minutes to me were golden; but the memory suddenly came to me of something said years ago by a man of wide experience: “You can find time for anything you really want to do.” Since then I have found that we always work in by a side door or through some crevice the things that are near­ est to our hearts. 1 have, too, a very literal way of accepting the Scriptures. I take a promise as it is given, and when I am told that the Lord will provide, I know that His provision includes time for the necessary things of life, as well as our daily bread. The woman in trouble met me at the door of her boarding house. She was tall and good-look­ ing, with a pleasing personality. She was the caretaker of the place. “Caretaker—yes, and I’ve been in this place five years,” she explained. “It was the only work to which I could turn after I lost my money. Before that I had always been used to a home of my own, but now for five years I have been working for strangers, doing the work of an ordinary janitor—scrubbing, cleaning, answering telephones, smiling on the guests when many a time I felt inclined to kick them. I’m so tired of it all that I have grown to hate the dawn that brings the pots and pans into sight again.” On my arrival her expression had been full of hope and anticipation. As she talked her expres­ sion changed. The light of battle was in her eyes. In a moment I sensed what she had been building into her world during five years. “I’ve done all in my power to get free from this,” she continued, “but I can’t even find time to look for anything else, and I don’t dare throw out the dirty water until I get the clean. Every day I make up my mind to answer advertisements in the evening paper, but when evening comes I’m so worn out that I care for nothing but sleep. What would you advise me to do?” “What do you want to do?” 1 asked. Fortunately she knew. The majority of dis­ contented persons are aimless seekers without any definite goal toward which they can steer. “I want to be the head of a large hotel,” she replied, “where I can meet people from all parts of the world—where my work will be to supervise and to entertain the guests instead of having to cook and to clean for them. I have studied much, I have thought much in times past, but all that has been pushed out of my life by the roughness of what I have had to do here.” Her voice was ap­ pealing. “How am I going to get this?” she asked. It would have been quite easy for me to find a position such as this capable woman wanted, but I knew that unless her outlook on life became dif­ ferent, she would not be much better off in a bet­ ter situation. When the disciple is ready the Master is ready also. She had with her own hands closed the door to her good by her mental outlook. True and conscientious, she had neg­ lected none of the duties laid down as her share, but she had detested those duties while she had done them. While she had worked, she had fought. One thing I knew she lacked, and that was love. “You are quite right,” she responded when T told her this. “I have fought rather than trusted. While I have prayed to God for deliverance, I have blamed Him for not sending it. I could not think of Him as a God of justice while He favored others and left me in the lurch.” “God never favors any one,” I tried to explain. “We prosper as we walk with His law. Nothing was ever gained by fighting. What we fight always fights back. Before you can be free, you must learn to love the place where you are and know that you are doing God’s work, even if it is only washing the pots and pans in a boarding house.” I had with me a Truth statement, one that I use constantly, one that I have never known to fail: “7 place myself and all my affairs lovingly in the hands of the Father, with a childlike trust. That which is for my highest good shall come to me.” As we repeated it together, her face changed ; the hai’d lines of her mouth melted into a smile. “Lovingly in Uie hands of the Father,” she repeated. “Dwell on the word ‘lovingly,’ ” I said. Then for a moment we kept our eyes closed and realized that the great God of love was tak­ ing care of her problem and was solving it for her in His own beautiful way. Early the next morning she called me over the telephone. Her voice was full of optimism. “I went to sleep with those words on my lips,” she said. “I awoke in the middle of the night with the usual worry thought, ‘What next?’ But I just repeated ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father,’ and I rested again without a fear. “When the alarm clock awoke me to early morning duties, and I thought of all that I had to do, I just smiled and said, ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father.’ I am going around the house now with the vacuum cleaner, and it’s saying with me as I run it, ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father.* I’m scrubbing out bowls and repeating, ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father.’ ” “Keep it up,” I said, “It’ll work.” The next morning brought her voice of joy over the wires again. “I don’t know whether the sun is shining or not,” she said; “the sun is in my soul. I’ve stopped flinging down the dustpan because it happened to be a dustpan. I’m singing to my cloth, as 1 wipe up the floor; I’m peeling onions and stemming cherries and saying, ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father.’ When the grocery boy left his dirty footmarks on my clean steps, I smiled at him and said, ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father.’ There’s so much love in my heart that there’s not room for anything else.” The third day came and her voice was not quite so optimistic. “Well—I’ve kept it up,” she said, “but nothing has come.” “ ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father/ ” I replied and, satisfied, she went back to work. Sweetly and patiently she worked on her affirmation, and before the end of another week the opening that she had craved became visible. Her voice was tense and nervous when she called me over the telephone. “Two real estate men were here last night,” she said, “and in the course of conversation they told me that they were on the lookout for a woman to be manager of that big hotel, the St. A____. Of course I offered my services. They took my name and address and said that they would speak to the owner for me. They went away this morn­ ing, and I’m so afraid they won’t return.” “ ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father,’ ” I replied. “We are asking only for what is for your highest good. If your work is in the St. A___ hotel, you will be taken there.” Three days went by. Over the telephone came the voice again: “Well—those men never re­ turned. I have not heard a thing.” “ ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father,’ ” again I repeated. “The fact that those men were led to your house shows that the law is working. Remember, God never closes one door without opening another.” Three more days—then over the telephone came a voice alive with gladness: “They’ve sent :for me to go and see the owner of the St. A------. I’m to go this very day. But suppose that when I get there he doesn’t want me—suppose I’m not the kind of person they need.” “ ‘Lovingly in the hands of the Father,’ ” I said. Of course she got the situation. She went with the word “lovingly” on her lips and the real­ ization that what was for her highest good should come to her. She went fearlessly, trustfully, and she conquered where others had failed: She got the position. She carried “Lovingly in the hands of the Father” into everything that she was called to do, and when a month had passed the owner of the place came to her. “I don’t know what you have been doing to this hotel,” he said, “but the whole atmosphere has changed. It is now just what I’ve always desired it to be. While formerly we were losing out on every side, now we never have an empty room. But what pleases me the most is the class of people we are attracting, the kind I’ve always wanted to have. What is this secret magic you possess?” I can imagine the smile on her face as she answered, “It is no secret. It is something I want the whole world to know. Before I found it I was just like thousands of others—worrying, fretting, praying for the future. But my eyes were opened by the words that I’m writing on the heart of every one who enters here: 7 place myself and all my affairs lovingly in the hands of the Father, with a childlike trust. That which is for my high- est good shall come to me.’ ” BE FRESH IN SPIRIT By J u lia W. W olfe

NE OF the most serious losses that can befall us is the loss of freshness of spirit O in dealing with the manifold relationships and duties of life. With the lapse of time there is always the danger that the first zest and zeal will pass and leave us servants of duty and slaves of routine. Joy and enthusiasm fold their wings and we walk wearily where once we passed with a swift and victorious movement. Our business becomes drudgery; our duties become onerous; our relations of affection lose the charm of senti­ ment. A few rare natures escape the decay that despoils the bloom of life and carry with them into the fullness of life the freshness and splendor of the morn. These persons are, by virtue of this quality, our guides and inspirers. They contin­ ually help us to renew the early vision, the pristine beauty of living. They show us the loveliness that once we saw in the flower; the glory that once we saw in the sky; the dignity and the nobility that life wore for us before care and selfishness had impaired our fine perceptions. The joy that such natures preserve for them­ selves and others, and the power of impulse toward high and noble living that they continually generate, do not belong to the few; they are uni­ versal gifts within the reach of all who will put out their hands to take them. The secret of perpetual freshness in a human being, of renewing life each day in the beauty of the first creation, lies in the clear and permanent perception of the great spiritual forces of Truth, of which all visible things are the symbols and the revelation. As parents are taxed to the utmost to care for and develop and direct their children, not less deeply and fruitfully are we all related to our duties, those incessant demands on our lives which at times almost drain them to the last drop. When met simply from a sense of obligation, without the abiding consciousness of their nobler signifi­ cance, those demands deplete and exhaust. When met with the clear insight that discerns the grow­ ing purpose of God behind them, they become transformed and radiant with promise and proph­ ecy. The drudgery of the day is no longer drudg­ ery when one sees in it the slow unfolding of a great new thought for one’s life. In all our relations with people about us there is the same tendency to weariness and the same remedy for it. Only persons who hold in clear view the rich spiritual relationships of which the family ties are a perpetual and beautiful revela­ tion know the joys which make these relations wells of inspiration and happiness along the journey of life. Spiritual strength is the only real strength, because it alone is capable of infinite renewal. In the possession of this strength lies the secret of that freshness of sentiment and zeal which, like a dew from heaven, revives the rarest flowers along the path of life and renews day by day the beauty and fragrance of the earliest blooming.

ASTRAY By Alva Romanes Eternal Beauty robed in light! Too far beyond this life we stray; For, reaching toward the outer night, We miss You where You are today. Too much beneath the temple’s dome We raise to You our choral hymn, When at the altar of the home Your sacred flame i^ faint and dim: Too much we search in sun and star For things that close beside us are. UNITY 321

MILLIONS IN ANSWER TO PRAYER By the Rev. C. W. Hidden

More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of.

HESE words of Tennyson’s might well have been penned of one of the most notable of English institutions, the Ashley Down Orphan Houses in Bristol, founded by George Muller, one of history’s greatest believers in prayer. What of George Muller? He was born in Kroppenstaedt, Prussia, Sep­ tember 27, 1805. In his young manhood he was converted to the cause of Christ. He took to read­ ing his Bible and began to think seriously of becoming a missionary. His father disliked the idea and threatened to disown his son if he became a missionary. It proved to be the parting of the ways. Muller decided that it was not right to accept any more money from his father and wrote his parent to send no more money toward his educa­ tion and support, because, having determined to follow God’s leading, he would rely on God alone, through prayer. To his knees he went to implore divine aid. Almost immediately a party of Americans that came to Halle, where Muller was studying, hired Muller as instructor and interpreter. The compensation was more than equal to the allow­ ance that he had received from his father. Laughed at by his fellow students for his new Christian professions the young man turned to God for strength to keep upright. Little by little he gained an intimate knowledge of how to approach God in prayer in a way to produce results. Later on he went to London to enter training 222

for missionary work among the Jews. Feeling that he could not conscientiously place himself under the. control of any board of directors, he severed his connection with the missionary society, and gave himself to preaching in Teign- worth, in Devonshire. There, after a twelve months’ trial, he was called to the pastorate at an annual salary of $275. It was not long before it came to him that pew rents were “against the mind of the Lord, and a snare to the servant of Christ.” He asked that the rental system be abolished, and this was done. Then he made up his mind to give up a stated, fixed salary and to look to God for support through freewill offerings which were to be dropped into a box in the chapel. It was an uphill struggle for a while, but Muller kept on praying, and God came to the rescue. Money began to filter In from unexpected sources, and the young minister used a goodly share of his receipts to care for the poor and the needy in his parish. In his first year of absolute dependence on God he received $755 and gave $250 to the poor. His income increased year by year until the time came, many years later, when he was handling an annual income of between fifteen thousand and twenty thousand dollars. This was a big jump from a salary of $275 but not too big an increase for God. “Prove me now herewith, saith Jehovah of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven, and pour you out a bless­ ing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” In 1832 Muller went to Bristol to hold meet­ ings with a friend, Henry Craik. God so blessed their labors that after much prayer they felt called to leave Teignworth and reside in Bristol. Two years later Muller suggested to Craik the founding, “upon scriptural principles,” of an institution for the founding of Christian schools, 323 the circulation of the Holy Scriptures, (and later, tracts), and the aiding of missionary efforts. This organization, known then and now as “The Scrip­ tural Knowledge Institution, for Home and Abroad,” is the directing agency of “The New Orphans’ Houses,” the technical name of the orphanage in Bristol, England, founded and intimately associated with the name of George Muller. When the Institution was founded in 1834 it was resolved “never to seek the patronage of the world,” but “to look wholly to God for support” through prayer and faith, and “never to run in debt.” Two days after the Institution was estab­ lished Muller and his associate had but a shilling between themselves and want, and yet, in 1897, in the last annual statement that Muller was privileged to give, he reported that he had received over five million dollars, and that, by the aid of this princely sum, 121,683 persons had been taught in the schools supported by the Institution; 281,652 Bibles, 1,448,662 New Testaments, 21,343 copies of the Psalms and thousands upon thou­ sands of copies of the Word of God had been printed in foreign languages and distributed; and 9,844 orphans had been fed, clothed, and educated —truly wonderful evidence of the reward of the sublime faith of a leader. Two years after the founding of “The Scrip­ tural Knowledge Institution,” George Muller, after much prayer, felt that the Lord was calling him to establish an orphanage, which, being sus­ tained by God in answer to prayer, would be an object lesson to believers and be the means of strengthening their faith in the living God. He started his orphanage in 1836 in a rented house, and before long he had 140 mouths to feed. In the early days there were times of trial when funds and food ran low, but the world was never told of this. It was Muller’s confident belief that God would come to the rescue in time to avert disaster, and the Great Helper of the helpless never failed him. The time came when it was seen that accom­ modations for at least 300 children must be pro­ vided. Muller felt that he “must rise and build.” The fact that $50,000 would be needed did not deter him. He prayed almost incessantly for thirty-six days; at the end of that time the first gift, $5,000, was received. Then an architect called, unsolicited, and offered to prepare plans and to superintend the construction of buildings. Muller's next move was to purchase a seven-acre lot at Ashley Down in Bristol. Then a stream of money began to flow in on the man in sums rang­ ing from a farthing to $10,000. House No. 1 was opened in June, 1849. A year later a second house was opened, and the two accommodated 850 orphans. Other houses were built until this man, relying solely on God, was caring for more than two thousand children. Five houses, fashioned in stone, had been completed and opened by 1870 at a cost of $575,000, and, the Institution reports: “Not a single penny had been asked from any man—not a single letter, circular, or advertisement appealing for help had been issued. Without wealthy patrons, president, committee, or collectors, simply by the instru­ mentality of one man, constantly on his knees before God, had this great institution been built up. And so it stands, a monument to believing prayer, a witness for divine truth, a sermon in stone, eloquent in appeal to men to turn to God as their ever loving friend and helper and support.” Conditions of entry to these houses are not stringent; loss of a parent by death, and genuine need, are the only qualifications necessary. No recommendation is required, and the question of sect is never raised. Sometimes orphans are received when only a few months old. Boys remain in the institution until they are fourteen years of age and girls until they are seventeen. They are given religious training in its chapels and educated in the institution’s own schools. It costs large sums of money to care for hun­ dreds of children year in, year out, yet the money comes in steadily from every quarter and corner of the globe without any one’s being asked for a penny. The dependence is upon God, abso­ lutely. (The information upon which this article is based was given with the express stipulation that the writer make no appeal for funds.) When well past seventy George Muller visited distant lands, his several tours embracing forty- two countries. He traveled a distance equal to six times the circumference of the globe. He preached thousands of times and addressed more than three million people. All his expenses were met in answer to prayer. This gifted man, styled “one of the greatest saints and philanthropists the world has ever seen,” received no salary as director of the orphan houses, and left only $800 worth of property, of which $500 represented the worth of his books. During his life he received at the hands of God many thousands of dollars and he counted it a joyful privilege to regard the whole as committed to his stewardship; hence he never made any pro­ vision for the future, but sought to lay up treasure in Heaven: by giving it to some branch of the Lord’s work, or by helping the poor. This thrilling story of believing prayer may well close by quoting from the current report of the Institution issued in August, 1927. During a period of nineteen years, beginning in 1898 and ending in 1927, they received more than five mil­ lion dollars; while since the start of the work in 1834 the Institution has received and disbursed more than ten million dollars without asking for a donation or a subscription. The number of orphans in the five houses today is 928, and the number handled from the beginning of the work has reached the total of 15,824. f

Surely these facts prove conclusively the truth of Mr. Muller’s oft repeated contention that “God is still the living God and today, as well as thou­ sands of years ago, He listens to the prayers of His children and helps those who trust in Him.”

ONE WITH GOD One with God, and I feel Him near, Whispering, whispering in my ear: “Be kind, my child, be kind.”

One with God. His strength divine Seems to say as it lifts up mine: “Be brave, my child, be brave.”

One with God. New health again Sings as it flows from vein to vein: “Be well, my child, be well.”

One with God, and my love-filled heart Beats a refrain as fears depart: “Be glad, my child, be glad.”

One with God, and all good things Come to me on their sunny wings. Be praised, dear God, be praised. —Dora Hepner Moitoret.

MAN IS SUPREME Man is not at the mercy of outside influences. Instead, by reason of his own divinity, he has power to subjugate and control these influences. Will is that which connects thought and deed. There is but one way to develop the power of will and that is by action. When we learn to lay our self-will on the altar of sacrifice, we find it again on a higher plane of Spirit.—The Gleaner.

God writes His poems in transformed lives. —Selected. um^ry 327

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WITHIN THE TEMPLE CALLED BEAUTIFUL By N in a M. L a n g fo rd Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man that was lame from his mother s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the door of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple; who seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms. And Peter, fastening his eyes upon him, with John, said, Look on us. And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said. Silver and gold have I none; but what I have, that give I thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Naz­ areth, walk. And he took him by the right hand, and raised him up: and immediately his feet and his ankle-bones received strength. And leaping up, he stood, and began to walk; and he entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and prais­ ing God: and they took knowledge of him, that it was he that sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple ; and they were filled with wonder and amaze­ ment at that which had happened unto him. OW MANY years have I sat outside the gate of the temple called Beautiful, a miser­ H able beggar, deformed, envying, complain­ ing, sniveling, tormented in body and in spirit, de­ pending on the charity of others, when close to me was infinite resource. What a miracle to have happened to me! Life touched me and I became alive; love lifted me and I became strong; Truth opened my eyes and I saw. I saw that the poor, deformed wretch was not I but a beggar mask covering the son of God that I really am. The temple gate called Beautiful was merely a symbol of the real temple, my temple, none other than my own body. For the first time I got a glimpse of the within. Throwing off the mask of the deformed crea­ ture that I falsely seemed to be, I enter the gates and find that even my highest dreams were unable to anticipate the glory and grandeur which has lain so close to me all these years. A wall of ignorance has separated me from my own. Even in the outer court a great radiance dazzles me. In its rays all the things which seemed necessary to me disappear. I thought that there were chains binding me; I thought that burdens were crushing me with their weight; I thought that tremendous obstacles stood in my path—but all these are somehow gone. They were not torn from me at the cost of great strug­ gle and effort, but in the radiance of Spirit they just fell away. All the trappings are gone and I enter the inner court, the very center of my being where dwells the Lord God Almighty. A little white shrine is there, and nothing but the pure “I, naked and unashamed, stand in this glorious Presence.” Absolutely divested of all but Spirit, the real “I,” I am enveloped in the great Father-Mother I am. Nothing but silence and harmony and peace is there. There is nothing to ask forgiveness for; there is nothing to pray for; there is no fear, weakness, disease, sorrow, or pain. There are no problems. There are just fullness and glory and light and perfection and joy. I have—1 am—ALL! In this Oneness I know who and what I am,, how beautiful, how glorious, how rich, how strong, how loving, how inexhaustible, how irre­ sistible, how invincible, how majestic, how royal. From this sanctuary I find my way up to the tower room where I can look out with cleared vision, where I can penetrate beneath the veils and shams that have so long deceived me. I see my friends and associates as they really are, radiant children of God, but knowing it not, sit­ ting outside the temple gates, as I sat, crippled and deformed. I long to go to every one and say, “You’ve no idea how glorious and wonderful you are!” I see them buying automobiles, building mansions, and amassing gold. I know that in their fumbling, human way they are following a blind instinct. It is their human effort, by glorify­ ing the outside, to say to themselves and to their neighbors: “I am like that. I am beautiful. I am rich. I am powerful.” They are. But how rich, how beautiful, and how powerful they have not even glimpsed. They have not found the grandeur within or they would not need a big car or a big house to give them the feeling of opulence. Nothing is too good to put on the outside, but only when they are seen as symbols, mere hints of what lies within, do things assume their rightful place. I see people building cathedrals and churches, and I long to say to them: “When you see that these fine cathedrals are but paltry imitations of the temple which you are, you can enter into true worship. “The craving for material luxury is the expres­ sion of the human ego and symbolizes the craving of the spirit for the beauty and harmony and rest that it experiences when it finds its true home. “This love, so precious and lovely, is but a poor trifle compared to being enveloped by divine love. “This music, so sweet and melodious, is only a hint of the infinite harmony that your spirit may hear. “You are doing splendidly; you are doing the very best you know how to do, trying, struggling, bravely carrying on, but you are still on the out­ side. What a glorious day when you become alive and enter the temple gate called Beautiful!”

God in the midst of me is mighty to quicken, to strengthen, to heal, to vitalize, to renew, and to make whole.—Silent Unity Affirmation. SCHEDULE OF RADIO STATION WOQ

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A MORNING PRAYER

B y Grace W. W illiams My Father, this is another day, another op­ portunity to come into a fuller realization of my oneness with Thee. Knowing that Thou art all love, I will reflect love. Knowing that Thou art all wisdom, stilling all mortal leading, I will open myself to the guiding o f this wisdom. I will praise Thee, not only with my lips, but with my daily living and with my body; yea, this day I will be Thy child all harmonious. Amen. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

By Marguerite F. Rich Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.

OD IS all power, all wisdom, and all love. I trust implicitly in this almighty power, wisdom, and love that is the creator of my being and giver of all good. He knows my every need and is abundantly able and willing to sup- ply it. “Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want” anything necessary to my well-being and happi­ ness. Food, clothes, a home, money, opportunity, attainment, achievement, and success shall all be mine. I have absolute confidence in the willing­ ness and ability of the almighty Power to provide everything that I need for the well-being of my­ self and of those in my care. “Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want” wisdom for all the practical affairs of life, wisdom regarding business and financial affairs, wisdom regarding the law of supply, wisdom to use all the visible supply at hand. I know that as I learn to use my supply wisely, divinely, giving what is due in every obligation, withholding nothing that is due another, by- the law of circulation an infi­ nitely greater supply constantly flows in to enrich me. “Owe no man anything, save to love one another.” I shall not want wisdom regarding work; I shall know how to work easily, joyously, without rebellion or resistance, and consequently without undue weariness or exhaustion. I shall not want wisdom regarding food, fresh air, exer­ cise, and the proper care of my body. “Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want” love. Love is the power that heals my body; that creates prosperity and success; that brings happi­ ness, harmony, and satisfaction into my life. But in order to accomplish these things love must flow out through me to all the world. Divine love is continually flowing in to enrich me, but unless 1 continually give this love out in kindness, gener­ osity, forgiveness, and tolerance, in sympathy and understanding, in courtesy and good nature, I hinder the perfect circulation and shut off my supply of divine love, with its healing, renewing, and vitalizing power. Unless 1 give love, I shut off the supply of divine love that brings with it every good and perfect gift and supplies all my needs of body, mind, and soul. “Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want” light or understanding. “If ye abide in my word . . . ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” It is a fundamental truth that “insight comes from obedience.” I have only to trust and to obey, to live up to the highest light that I have, just one day, one hour, one moment at a time, acknowledging Him in all my ways, listen­ ing, watching, and then obeying that light, that guidance. As I practice applying whatever truth I know to every situation that arises in the home,, in the office, in all my relations with my fellow men, I reap a twofold result of priceless value. First, I find that every circumstance turns to my advantage, no matter how threatening or terrify­ ing, how humiliating or disagreeable that circum­ stance may be. Second, out of this experience* this victory, comes a light that I cannot possibly get in any other way, a light that is my own, that no one can take from me. I have gained the joy­ ful perception of Truth that makes obedience the natural and the easy way. I have found the pleas­ ant path to freedom, happiness, peace, harmony, success, and the fulfillment of every good desire. “Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want” health, strength, vitality, perfect ease, activity* and efficiency of body and of mind. I know that Spirit, being omnipresent, is present and contin­ ually active in every cell and atom of my body. I know that this Presence, which is almighty power, wisdom, and love, is abundantly able and willing to renew all the cells and tissues and organs of my body into perfect, whole, living cells, tissues, and organs. I trust implicitly in this Presence and I know that the renewing, recreating process is going on now, in every atom and cell of my body, and is continuing every moment of this hour and every hour of this day and night. The harmony of the kingdom of heaven is now being established in my body and I am being made every whit whole. “Fear not, only believe.” “Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be made full.” “All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” “Whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do.” “Thou shalt decree a thing and it shall be established unto thee.” “Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want” any good thing. I am continually wrapped about and cared for by infinite wisdom, power, and love. This Power is all good, everywhere present and ceaselessly active, no matter how much appear­ ances may be to the contrary. This almighty Power, omnipresent, is continually operating through all people and all things, through all events and circumstances, for my good. I trust this power and wisdom and love implicitly. There is nothing for me to do but to “do the duty that lies nearest me” each day, each hour, each moment, and to continue to trust in the only power, the All-good, to bring all my good to me in divine order. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.” WHAT IS GOD’S WILL

By Ralph E. J ohnson

HAT IS your conception of God. Some persons think of God as a mighty king W sitting far off on a throne and governing and guiding the world as a boy plays with toy soldiers and pushes them about where he will. A careful study of the Bible shows that no one should think of God in such a manner. One of the Bible writers says, “God is love.” Can you imagine that God who is love would inflict anything of discom­ fort upon you? Of course not! Don’t you treat your loved ones in the very best way you can? Of course you do. Then, would the God of love do less? In speaking of God, Jesus said: “God is Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” “When he, the Spirit of truth, is £ome, he will guide you into all truth.” “He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” “For as the Father hath life in himself, even so gave he to the Son also to have life in himself.” He said also: “I and the Father are one.” “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” “This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” Elsewhere in the Bible we find these passages: “I am the first and the last, and the Living one.” “God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.” “He is the rock, his work is perfect; for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.” “His truth endureth to all generations.” These Bible quotations seem ample authority for our believing that God is Truth and God is life. Would a God of Truth do that which is un­ wise or bring injustice on you? Would a God of life cause anything to happen to His children that would interfere in any way with life? Of course not, because that would be doing something against Himself. Jesus said, “God is Spirit: and they that wor­ ship him must worship in spirit and truth.” Al­ most every one will agree that in this particular quotation spirit is mind and that if we are to wor­ ship God “in spirit and truth” we must worship God in our minds. In other words, we must wor­ ship God mentally and spiritually. God is also spoken of as being everywhere present, as being all-powerful, and as all-know­ ing. “He is not far from each one of us: for in him we live, and move, and have our being.” “With God all things are possible.” “With God is wisdom and might; He hath counsel and understanding.” Let us put together these things that we have learned about God. We have discovered that God is where I am, just as He is where you are. God has all the power that there is. God knows all. God is love. God is life. God is Truth. God is Spirit. Peter said, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.” Since God is no re­ specter of persons; He treats all men alike. He does not bestow a favor on one person that He will not bestow on all other persons. Instead of hav­ ing to beg and plead with God for things that we need, we have only to do what is right in God’s sight in order to receive the blessed rewards. This is taught clearly by the words given by divine in­ spiration to Moses, and recorded in the 28th chap­ ter of Deuteronomy as follows: It shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken dili­ gently unto the voice of Jehovah thy God, to observe to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that Jehovah thy God will set thee on high above all the nations of the earth: and all these blessings shall come upon thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy beasts, the increase of thy cattle, and the young of thy flock. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy kneading-trough. Blessed shalt thou be when thou coraest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. . . . Jehovah will command the blessing upon thee in thy barns, and in all that thou puttest thy hand unto; and he will bless thee in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee. Jehovah will establish thee for a holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee; if thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, and walk in his ways. And all the peoples of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of Jehovah; and they shall be afraid of thee. And Jehovah will make thee plenteous for good, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers to give thee. Jehovah will open unto thee his good treasure the heavens, to give the rain of thy land in its season, and to bless all the work of thy hand: and thou shalt lend unto many na­ tions, and thou shalt not borrow. And Jehovah will make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if thou shalt hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them, and shalt not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right hand, or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them. You must not think that these promises to those who keep God’s commandments were meant only for the Jew's to w'hom Moses spoke. We read in the book of Ezra: “The hand of our God is upon all them that seek him for good; but his pow'er is against all them that forsake him.” Now let us consider just wiiat is God’s will. If God is no respecter of persons, if He is love, life, Truth, Spirit, everpresent; if He has all true knowledge and is the source of all power, u m m y then His will must be that which expresses His attributes in the best way. God as love is ex­ pressed by our being loving to all with whom we come in contact. God as life is expressed by our righteous living. God as Truth is expressed by our being truthful, honest, and upright. Now would you say that it is hard to obey God’s will? To support what I have just said, let me quote I Thessalonians 5:14: “We exhort you, brethren, admonish the dis­ orderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all. See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always fol­ low after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all. Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward. Quench not the Spirit . . . prove all things; hold fast that which is good; abstain from every form of evil.” Paul in the book of Romans tells us to prove the will of God—“Be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renew­ ing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Paul knew that we should understand just what is the will of God. In Ephesians 5:15-17 Paul says: “Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise; redeeming the time, be­ cause the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” St. John said, “The world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.” And again he says, “This is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hear- eth us: and if we know that he heareth us what­ soever we ask, we know that we have the peti­ tions which we have asked of him.” Nowhere can I find that Jesus taught that God’s will causes suffering, inharmony, or death. Jesus said, “It is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.” He said also, “God is not th e God of the dead, but of the living.” Persons who do not understand the teaching of Jesus are apt to shift the responsibility to God when some one suffers inharmony, sickness, or death, by saying that it is God’s will. Do you not see how useless it would be to provide nurses, doc­ tors, and hospitals for the sick if God willed that they be sick? God has all power, but instead of thwarting doctors and other material aids He has proved His ability and willingness to heal the sick and cure other inharmonies without their aid. He has provided plenty for those who call themselves poor. The whole process of reaching God and ob­ taining His blessings resolves itself into an ear­ nest search for Him and a constant endeavor to follow His commandments that were revealed by various prophets and teachers. “Delight thyself also in Jehovah; “And he will give thee the desires of thy heart. “Commit thy way unto Jehovah; “Trust also in him, and he will bring it to pass. “And he will make thy righteousness to go forth as the light, “And thy justice as the noonday. “For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: “Jehovah will give grace and glory; “No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.”

Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for Thy never failing bounty, by which our daily needs are satis­ fied. Amen.—Selected. THE PURPOSE OF UNITY HE Unity School of Christianity is an inde­ pendent, educational institution, teaching the application of the doctrine of Jesus Christ in all the affairs of life. Its purpose is not to found a new church or sect, but to help and teach men and women of every church, and also those who have no church affiliations, to use and prove the eternal Truth taught and made manifest by the Master. The Unity teachings explain the action of mind, the connecting link between God and man. They explain how the mind affects the body, pro­ ducing discord or harmony, sickness or health; how it brings man into understanding of divine law, harmony, health, and peace, here and now. We suggest that you accept what, in our litera­ ture, appears to you to be Truth, and that you withhold judgment on the remainder until you understand it better. If you seek the Holy Spirit as your guide into the fullness of Truth, you will know for yourself what is of God and what is of the personal man, in all that you read and in all that you hear from others. As we keep on searching for Truth, we no doubt shall cnange some of our ideas, until every­ thing short of the perfect will of God is dropped from our‘lives and from our doctrine. There would be no difference of opinion among Christian people if human ideas did not prevail to a great extent, for there is but one Truth, and we shall see eye to eye when Truth is attained in its purity. Unity School has a department devoted to heal­ ing. Information concerning this department (which is called Silent Unity) is contained in this magazine. A Unity center is an independent association of Unity students formed to provide, maintain, and conduct a center and place of assembly, where the principles of practical Christianity, as set forth by Jesus Christ and interpreted in the light of present day experiences by the Unity School of Christianity, shall be taught and practiced. Unity centers and study classes are places of religious research for all people, regardless of creed; and places where helpful instruction in Christian living may be received. They are volun­ tary associations of such Unity students as may desire to band themselves together for study, mu­ tual help, and service. Through its Field Department the Unity School of Christianity, Kansas City, Mo., offers an advisory service for the purpose of promoting high standards of center conduct, teaching, and practice.

THREE DOORS Three doors there are in the temple Where men go up to pray, And they that wait at the outer gate May enter by either way. There are some that pray by asking; They lie on the Master’s breast, And shunning the strife of the lower life, They utter their cry for rest. There are some that pray by seeking; They doubt where their reason fails; But their mind’s despair is the ancient prayer To touch the print of the nails. There are some that pray by knocking; They put their strength to the wheel, For they have no time for thoughts sublime; They can only act what they feel. Father, give each his answer, Each in his kindred way; Adapt thy light to his form of night, And grant him his needed day. —William Watson. THE HOME

TRUTH APPLIED AND MISAPPLIED By Alice L. Ruth

HE GREATEST joy that I find in Truth is the wonderful freedom it gives me,” said Mrs. Merton. “I had been in bondage all my life to other people’s demands upon me, and the statement, I am free with the freedom of Spirit, means a lot to me.” “Yes,” Mrs. Gentle as­ sented, “to be free in the Christ consciousness frees us from many claims of the carnal mind.” In Mrs. Merton’s new car the two women were motoring over the highway toward a neighboring city. Presently they reached the shopping district and Mrs. Merton parked her car. The two women spent the afternoon shopping. Having completed her purchases, Mrs. Gentle announced her readiness to return home, but Mrs. Merton dallied through many departments, admir­ ing dishes here, furniture on another floor, and millinery somewhere else, until Mrs. Gentle spoke of the lateness of the hour. “I always have dinner promptly at six,” she said. “Oh, it won’t take long to get home,” Mrs. Merton assured her. “Let’s go into this cafe and have something to eat,” she invited, and Mrs. Gentle reluctantly consented. Another half hour passed and Mrs. Merton dawdled at the table, until Mrs. Gentle arose, saying: “Let’s go, Mrs. Merton. I should be getting my husband’s dinner now.” Out on the sidewalk Mrs. Gentle led a brisk pace to the car. Mrs. Merton was almost breath­ less when she took her place at the wheel. “You’re a rapid walker, Mrs. Gentle,” she smilingly remarked; “but are you not in bondage to your dinner hour?” “If making it a rule to serve my meals on time is bondage, I must admit that I am bound.” “Then break that bondage now,” Mrs. Merton advised, “I was long a slave to the notion that I must prepare three meals daily, but I’ve broken those bonds, and I’m free. My husband can wait for me or not as he pleases. There is food in the house, and my laddies have undoubtedly helped themselves to whatever they could find; they are good at foraging.” As Mrs. Merton stopped the car in front of her home, Mr. Merton stepped gloweringly from the porch where he had waited. Irately he voiced his grievance: “It’s time you were home! I’ve been waiting nearly an hour for my dinner, and I have an appointment at the office. When do we eat?” Very deliberately Mrs. Merton took her pur­ chases from the car and turned to meet her hus­ band. “Davy,” she replied calmly, “if you’re very hungry you had better get your dinner at the restaurant, for I’m going to take Mrs. Gentle home. Some time is required to cook dinner; you know it can’t be done with a simple wave of the hand. If you see the boys on the street take them with you; they are probably hungry, too.” Giving her parcels to him, Mrs. Merton climbed back into the car, and Mrs. Gentle heard him say: “What’s the use of a home? It’s just luck if we get more than one meal a day here.” Mrs. Merton started her car with perfect composure. “I shall not allow Mr. Merton’s irri­ tability to throw me out of poise,” she declared calmly, “for I am a free child of God.” “I find it difficult to keep poised,” said Mrs. Gentle, “when I know that my family need me to minister to their comfort.” “You’ll learn to free yourself from that bond- age as you go on in the study of Truth,” Mrs. Merton replied encouragingly. Although quite unconvinced, Mrs. Gentle made no reply. They reached her home and quickly giving Mrs. Merton a “Thank you for a pleasant trip, and goodnight,” Mrs. Gentle hastened into her house. She found Mr. Gentle and the children preparing dinner. Donning a kitchen apron, she gave such efficient help that dinner was soon served, and Mrs. Gentle happily sat down to dine with her twelve-year-old daughter Isabelle, her two young sons, and her husband. “It was fine of you to have dinner so nearly ready when I came in,” she commented, after Daddy had asked a blessing on the food. “How did you ever think of it?” “Daddy said we’d better get dinner, for you would be hungry, coming in late,” Isabelle explained. “Daddy and I cleaned the vegetables,” said Howard. “I cracked the nuts for the salad,” proudly announced John, the youngest, aged seven. “It is a real cooperative dinner, and I can almost taste the love in it.” Mrs. Gentle spoke from a grateful heart. She had faithfully worked and cared for the everyday needs of her family, and it was a touching thing to have them work for her. She had taught them to serve lovingly in the smaller duties and it pleased her to see them prac­ tice her teaching in larger ways. “It was lonesome without you, Mamma—you are almost always here,” said Isabelle. “I tried to be with you in time to get dinner today, but it is good to know that you can meet, an emergency so well, and your dinner is fine.” Sitting before the fireplace that evening, Mrs. Gentle reviewed Mrs. Merton’s version of free­ dom, summing it up in this conclusion: “She takes her freedom at the expense of other persons. That is never true freedom; it makes discord rather than harmony. The fault is not in Truth; it is in Mrs. Merton’s lack of understanding. If Mr. Merton should decide to take his freedom in the same way there would soon be no car to drive and no money to maintain a home. “An understanding of the true meaning of freedom would greatly enhance the happiness of Mrs. Merton and her family. The law of love is violated when freedom is won at the expense of another person’s rightful comfort. There is a sense, though, in which freedom means special privilege and that seems to be Mrs. Merton’s con­ cept of freedom. I wish some one rich in the understanding of Truth would elucidate the true meaning of freedom.” A voice seemed to arouse her from this reverie and looking up she saw a stranger, of oriental appearance, clothed in a flowing robe of dazzling whiteness, his feet shod with sandals. “Your righteous wish shall be granted,” he proclaimed in soft, distinct tones. “To the carnal or sense consciousness freedom means an advantage or special privilege, the right to do as one pleases within certain limitations. A guest is hospitably given the freedom of the house, but no well-bred guest would abuse the privilege by infringing upon the rights or comfort of the members of the household. True freedom is freedom to give lov­ ing service. “The Christ consciousness is absolute freedom. True freedom is love and faith and power. It means to forget oneself while working to bless others. This is what the Master did; it is written, He ‘went about doing good.’ All who are familiar with the history of His life know that He enjoyed absolute freedom. His'faith in the Father within and His love for all created things gave Him unlimited power over every condition. Even the winds and waves obeyed Him. We get our power and our freedom just as Jesus did, by love and by faith in God. Christ in you, in infinite compas­ sion, seeks to bring comfort to you and your loved ones. “Your freedom is not perfect, however, be­ cause you limit your love to a small circle that includes only your family and your friends. Your power and your faith are also limited because of your limited love. But your love is beautiful and effective as far as it reaches; it makes your fam­ ily relationships harmonious. Today you felt a loving desire to serve your family at the custom­ ary time and to save them inconvenience and dis­ comfort. By a subconscious telepathy they received your loving desire and responded to it by doing the very thing for you that you wished to do for them. “Great freedom comes to those who overcome criticism, fear, resentment, and hate; who rejoice to see God’s bounty manifest to others as well as to themselves; who are led by the Spirit of divine love; and who walk not after the flesh. “Persons who think that freedom means the right to flee from all work and all responsibility are deceiving themselves. One cannot indulge an unloving desire to absorb selfishly the pleas­ ures that should be shared with one’s family and escape the penalty for his breaking the law of love. Instead of affirming 7 am free with the freedom of Spirit,’ one should first cleanse his mind of all selfish desires by using the denial, 7 am not hound in personal consciousness.’ Such a denial helps one to wipe out personality or selfishness and pre­ pares one to build in the spiritual consciousness by affirming, 7 am free with the freedom of Spirit.’ He is free indeed whom God has made free.” Warm lips pressed Mrs. Gentle’s forehead; Isabelle’s blue eyes looked lovingly into hers. “It’s just a goodnight kiss, Mamma. You must have been napping, you started so.” “Oh, Daughter, I’ve had a sweet dream of free- dom. Freedom is just love everywhere. It is the Christ love. God bless you with a heart of love, Daughter dear.” Then as Isabelle’s footfalls echoed into silence on the upper floor, Mrs. Gentle thought of Mrs. Merton’s mistaken idea of freedom. “God bless her,” she prayed, “and fill her heart with love and wisdom to discern the true freedom, that she may practice it in loving service to her family and to all others as opportunity offers. May divine order be established in her home and in all other homes. Love is the pathway to freedom.”

NOTICE TO UNITY FRIENDS Occasionally a letter comes to us complaining that the writer has been defrauded by some one representing himself to be a Unity friend or stu­ dent. We wish to warn our readers that they should verify statements made by any such person before helping him financially. In some cases men have represented themselves to be friends of the Fill­ more family or one-time employees of Unity, who are temporarily out of funds and wish to borrow money to go on with a trip or to do some other thing. These cases virtually always have proved to be misrepresentations. In the first place, Unity representatives do not find themselves in a position where they need to borrow money. In the second place, Unity representatives would have some kind of credentials with them. Investigate before you help any such appli­ cants for aid.

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U N-I- T V SUNDAY LESSONS

The Bililo Icxt Hied in these lessons is taken front the American Standard1 Edition of the Revised Bible, copyright 1901 by Thomas Nelson & Sons, and1 is used by permission.

Unity Sunday lessons are prepared with the definite object of bringing out and interpreting the symbology which plainly exists in the Bible for any who will look for it. We recognize that approach to it unprepared may puzzle, possibly startle, a reader unfamiliar with it; but we believe that a study of it will amply repay any student of Truth, though he may at first think we exaggerate its importance and its far-reaching inclusiveness. Begin with an open mind, as you begin all search for Truth, and the truth itself will convince you.

Lesson 1, October 7, 1928. Unity Subject—Righteous Desire. International Subject—Paul in Ephesus. —Acts 19:8-10, 18-20; Eph. 4:11-16. 8. And he entered into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, reasoning and persuading as to the things concerning the kingdom of God. 9. But when some were hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. 10. And this continued for the space of two years; so that all they that dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks. 18. Many also of them that had believed came, confessing, and declaring their deeds. 19. And not a few of them that practised magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. 20. So mightily grew the word of the Lord and prevailed. 11. And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12. For the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: 13. Till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full- grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14. That we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error; 15. But speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ; 16. From whom all the body fitly framed and knit together through that which every joint supplieth, according to the working in due measure of each sev­ eral part, maketh the increase of the body unto the building up of itself in love. Golden Text—We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God afore prepared that we should walk in them. —Eph. 2:10. Silent Prayer—By my every thought and desire I magnify Christ; thus I work unitedly toward perfection. Ephesus was one of the most important cities of ancient Greece, and it well represents that central building faculty of the consciousness called desire. Ephesus was famed for its tents, so much so that the luxury-loving Athenian gen­ eral, Alcibiades, thought that his furniture was not complete unless he had a tent from Ephesus. Ephesus was also famed for its art; the temple of Diana was there, and many craftsmen made up the city’s inhabitants. This all shows the mental state of its inhabitants and symbolizes a certain center of consciousness in the body of man. Some persons think it far-fetched to claim that a city or place on the earth has any relation to man’s mind. The fact is, all places are repre­ sentative of the mind. The prevailing idea in the race mind, at any age of history, may be told by the character of its cities. The American people are picturing in their cities what exists in their minds, and we can readily distinguish the intel­ lectual, governmental, artistic, and manufactur­ ing cities of our country. If we take this country as a whole and liken it to a man, we can easily locate the head, the heart, and the stomach; in fact, every part of the man may be found in a representative city. Man makes the world about him according to the pattern of his mind. So we say that the Greek meaning of the word Ephesus (desirable, appealing) represents the faculty of desire in the mind and is used by Gospel writers to symbolize certain movements that go on when the Truth is spoken there. In its physical aspect Ephesus symbolizes the stomach. In its mental as­ pect it is at the pit of the stomach, in the nerve center that controls all the organs pertaining to digestion and assimilation. Philosophers like Darwin and Spencer say that desire is the root of all body building. They claim that desire draws together the few proto­ plasmic cells that make the stomach of the most primitive life forms. The giraffe’s desire to nip the tender shoots high up on the trees has devel­ oped his neck, cell by cell, until its present form enables him to reach the shoots. The deer’s desire to flee from his enemies has developed his ability to run swiftly. The fish’s desire to get out of the water into the air has developed fish into birds. Thus science proves the law of thought in the building of the body. Desire is but another name for constructive thought. The desire is the center from which goes forth the impetus that makes the form. The cells that compose the form are motivated by ideas; the character of the form is determined by the ideas back of it. Ephesus was given to idolatry, superstition, and general materialism. In unregenerate man this center is given to phys­ ical and mortal ideas, and it must be raised to the spiritual plane by the power of the Word. Hence Paul spent nearly three years preaching the Gospel in Ephesus. In verse 18, “confessing” denotes giving thanks to God for the manifestations of His good­ ness and power. “Declaring their deeds” indi­ cates acknowledging or testifying of the wonder­ ful works of Truth. The burning of the books “of them that practised magical arts” (verse 19) signifies the total denial of all formulas and aids to healing that are not based on an understanding of Truth. The teaching of the 4th chapter of Ephesians is oneness, unity, completeness. To this end “he gave some to be apostles,” and so forth. Meta­ physically interpreted, these Gospel messengers are your inner faculties and powers quickened and inspired by Spirit to do a constructive, up­ lifting, redeeming work in your consciousness, that you may become wholly enlightened and per­ fected. The goal of every one is God likeness. Jesus Christ is the perfect pattern for us all, and we must become like Him. Therefore a great trans­ formation is to take place in our minds and our bodies. As we grow more Christlike we shall grow nearer the true “unity of the faith” that only exists in spiritual understanding and prac­ tice. “That we may be no longer children, tossed to and fro,” means that we shall become more stable, more reliable, and sure in expressing Truth as we grow Godward. This will be accomplished by our learning to contact and know God within our­ selves and for ourselves. His stability and wis­ dom expressing in us will make us stable and will bring us to the place wherein we shall no longer be moved unduly by any outer seeming. To the degree that we know the truth for ourselves, we cannot be led astray by subtle errors either from within or without. By “speaking truth in love” or by dealing truly in all kindness and love, we grow rapidly into the Christ likeness. The last verse of our lesson is expressed very beautifully in the Emphatic Diaglott: “from whom the Whole Body, being fitly joined and united, by means of Every Assisting Joint, according to the proportionate Energy of Each single Part, effects the Growth of the Body for the Building up of itself in Love.” This verse shows how necessary unity is in our working suc­ cessfully toward perfect wholeness. One’s inner faculties, powers, thoughts, desires and energies must all be of one aim, one mind, in living and expressing Truth. This unity expressed out­ wardly by many individuals will establish heaven on earth. QUESTIONS 1. What do cities represent in the study of the individual? 2. What do philosophers say of desire? What is another name for desire? 3. What is meant by “confessing” and “declaring their deeds”? 4. What is the teaching of the 4th chapter of Ephesians? 5. What is the goal of every one? What is shown in the last verse of our lesson?

Lesson 2, Octoeer 14, 1928. Unity Subject—Love, The More Excellent Way. International Subject—Spiritual Gifts.—I Cor. 12:4-7, 31; 13:1-8, 13. 4. Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5. And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord. 6. And there are diversities of workings, but the same God, who worketh all things in all. 7. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal. 31. But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you. 1. If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. 2. And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3. And if I bestow all my goods to feed the poor. and if I give my body to be burned, but have not love, it profiteth me nothing. 4. Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not its own, is not provoked, taketh not account of evil; 6. Rejoiceth not in unrighteousness, but rejoiceth with the truth; 7. Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8. Love never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall be done away; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall be done away. 13. But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

Golden Text—Now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love. —I Cor. 13:13. Silent Prayer—/ open my heart to the full­ ness of divine love. God has given all His transcendent powers to man; it rests with us whether we will express them or not. “God is no respecter of persons.” To get the right perspective of life one must be convinced of the truth of the foregoing statement. To develop his faculties successfully one may well take as his slogan: What God has done through another, He will also do through me, if I am as faithful as that other. God will do more through me than He has vr ■■ ■ ■■ *

355 ever done through another, if I make myself more receptive to Him than any other one has been. This is the irrefutable argument of the conqueror. It is the logic of every one who has risen superior to seemingly mortal, limited conditions and environment. “There are diversities of gifts.” All the possibilities of God are latent in every person. A “gift” is the development of a possibility; a gift of music is a lesser or greater development of the inherent divine harmonies. “There are diversi­ ties of ministrations.” As the gift is admin­ istered, we have manifestation. The gift of music is administered through voice or instrument. God ministers through us first as life; after life is made manifest the gifts appear, according to the order of development that we have pursued. “There are diversities of workings.” We may combine our gifts. We may yoke love to wisdom in equal degree, and thus produce poise, healing. Whatever the gift, whatever the development, whatever the manifestation, each proceeds from the Supreme Immanence which is “over all, and through all, and in all,” “the same God, who worketh all things in all.” The 13th chapter of I Corinthians is based upon the Jesus Christ conception of love. This chapter is as applicable to us today as it was to the Corinthians, to whom Paul wrote. We have to meet such problems as they had to meet. We must cultivate love if we would succeed in doing the work of Christ. There is a clear distinction between love of the divine type, exercised by divine man, and love of the human type, exercised by mortal man. The immeasurable excellencies of divine love are set forth in this lesson. Paul—and in modern times, Drummond—has pictured love as the greatest thing in the world. The “gifts” enumerated by Paul in the 12th chapter of Corinthians are fac­ ulties of the human mind. Although Paul 356 lf » T > Y exhorts us to desire earnestly “the greater gifts,” he says also, “And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.” The most excellent way is love. Love is more than a faculty. Love is God. It is God in His highest emanation. It is the divine motherhood bestowing itself upon the son, who in turn receives and expresses divine love. Though I may speak with greatest eloquence, without the all-essential love in my heart to give my words divine power my brilliant oratory is as “sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal.” To be efficient messengers of Spirit, words must spring from a heart of love. Though I have attained the highest intellectual wisdom and by that wisdom have penetrated the mysteries of the occult sciences—even entering the psychic domain, where “prophecy” is found —and though I have gone farther and have acquired unconquerable faith, which is akin to divine love, still, without omnipotent love, as a messenger of the Gospel of Christ I am a failure —“I am nothing.” I may practice charity to the extent that I “bestow all my goods to feed the poor”—I may even become a martyr to my conception of charity or of religion—yet, unless I am governed by love, unless all my benevolence springs from the omnip­ otent love, my charity and my martyrdom profit me nothing. All the Christian graces spring from love. Love is very patient and gentle; in love there is no envy; love is never boastful of its merits, nor is it vain. Founded in divine wisdom, love behaves not unbecomingly, “seeketh not its own” selfishly. Love is irrevocable, since it can only love; it can­ not see evil or even think evil. Love covers all imperfections—does not even see them; it is perfect in confidence and truthful­ ness—it never suspects; it is perfect in hope, it is perfect in endurance—“For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.” Being divine principle, love is eternally unfail­ ing, as God is unfailing, while everything on lower planes—the psychic and the intellectual —such as “prophecies,” “tongues,” and “knowl­ edge,” shall “be done away.” Faith, hope, and love are the three abiding agencies for my spiritual development. “And the greatest of these is love,” because love is God. Faith and hope are the higher human faculties, by means of which we lay hold of heaven.

QUESTIONS 1. Can one person have a gift or talent that another cannot have? 2. What is a “gift”? 3. Why is love the more excellent way? What is love ? 4. Why is love essential in spiritual attain­ ment? 5. Do works without love fulfill the law?

Lesson 3, October 21, 1928. Unity Subject—Giving. International Subject—Christian Stewardship. —II Cor. 8:1-9; 9:6, 7, 15. 1. Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia; 2. How that in much proof of affliction the abun­ dance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. 3. For according to their power, I bear witness, yea and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord, 4. Beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints: 5. And this, not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God. 6. Insomuch that we exhorted Titus, that as he had made a beginning before, so he would also com­ plete in you this grace also. 7. But as ye abound in everything, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all earnestness, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 8. I speak not by way of commandment, but as proving through the earnestness of others the sincer­ ity also of your love. 9. For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich. 6. But this I say, He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7. Let each man do according as he hath pur­ posed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 15. Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift. Golden Text—First they gave their own selves to the Lord.—II Cor. 8:5. Silent Prayer—My cup runneth over with the consciousness of my riches in Spirit. Most people receive with a grain of salt the words of Jesus Christ as quoted by Paul in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” They think it part of the “stock in trade’’ of the minister’s appeal for the foreign missionary society or for money to pay the church debt. However, if the pleasure of receiving and giving were accurately compared, it would be found that the joy would be on the giving side by a very large proportion. To get the most pleasure out of life one should practice giving. Few persons give systematically. Most per­ sons give only when they are asked, and an under­ current of regret goes with the gift; they are not cheerful givers. A gift ungraciously given is detrimental to both the giver and the receiver. No one likes to receive from those who regret their gifts. The one who gives in a grudging spirit thwarts the law that would increase his gift if it carried a cheerful thought. Men sometimes give with the expectation of getting back in another way more than they give, but this does not apply to religious gifts. Those who give to the cause of Christ, under the old thought, expect no financial returns. Thus they miss the mark, since religious giving is the most profitable of all giving if one knows the law, which is that of blessing. If you bless what you give, it is increased in your thought atmosphere and your words create for it a multiplying energy that goes on developing after its kind, until the original impetus is exhausted. But if one first gives himself to the Lord, as the liberal Mace­ donians in Paul’s congregation did, there will be no cessation of the original impetus in righteous giving, because it is Spirit. When one gives with abounding faith in God’s abundance, a spiritual and financial prosperity sets in and the whole man receives the increase—one is blessed both in spiritual ways and in seemingly material ways. When a church organization gets the enthusiasm of giving for religious purposes, more prosperity comes not only to the church but to the individual members also. In our lesson for today Paul has written much about abundance and riches. These are good words to get into one’s mind if one desires pros­ perity. He who keeps his mind charged with the words of opulence and abundance flowing to him from divine mind will never lack any good thing, and his gifts will carry increase wherever they go. “If the readiness is there” (verse 12 of the 8th chapter), or, “if there be first a willing mind” (A. V.), God will behold the mind. If the mind is right, the whole man and all his acts will be right. The gift is acceptable according to that 360 which a man has. The acceptability of an offer­ ing does not depend on the amount that is given; it depends on the ratio the amount given has to the means of the giver. The widow’s mite was a very great gift because it was all that she had. If a millionaire should give $100,000 to a good cause, his gift would be heralded as a princely donation, but in truth it would be worthy of no more commendation than a gift of $100 from a man who possessed only $1,000; the proportion is the same. In the spirit of things the man who gives his love with his gift gives far more than the one who sends only cold riches. Be sure to put love into your gift, and put rich bountiful thoughts into it also. Everything that you send forth with this soul substance as its animating principle comes back to you multiplied. Keep the grudging feeling out of your gifts, because it will come back to you too. “Whatso­ ever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” “He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.” This applies to everything that you do because you put into every act the seed thought that brings a crop after its own kind.

QUESTIONS 1. In order to get the most pleasure out of life, what should one practice? How do you account for this ? 2. What is meant by giving systematically? 3. Why should one give cheerfully? Should one expect any return from his giving? 4. How is the true value of a gift determined ? 5. What must we put into our gifts in order to reap a pleasant and bountiful harvest?

Lesson 4, October 28, 1928. Unity Subject—Humility and Self-ivill.

J International Subject—Paul’s Last Journey to Jerusalem.—Acts 20:17-21, 28-38; II Cor. 11:28.

17. And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called to him the elders of the church. 18. And when they were come to him, he said u n to th em , Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, after what manner I was with you all th e tim e , 19. Serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews; 20. How I shrank not from declaring unto you anything that was profitable, and teaching you pub­ licly, and from house to house, 21. Testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repent­ ance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus C h ris t. 28. Take heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood. 29. I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock; 30. And from among your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the dis­ ciples after them. 31. Wherefore watch ye, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not to admonish every one night and day with tears. 32. And now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you u p , a n d to g iv e you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified. 33. I coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. 34. Ye yourselves know that these hands minis­ tered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. 35. In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 362 mmmy

36. And when he had thus spoken, he kneeled down and prayed with them all. 37. And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, 38. Sorrowing most of all for the word which he had spoken, that they should behold his face no more. And they brought him on his way unto the ship. 28. Besides those things that are without, there is that which presseth upon me daily, anxiety for all the churches.

Golden Text— Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.—Acts 20:35.

Silent Prayer— I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I gladly surrender my personal determination to the divine will. A study of the life of Paul reveals that he had the type of mind that we classify today as the spiritually illumined mind. Paul was more than a psychic; he had spiritual understanding. One may be able to see thought forms and may apparently know a great deal more about the occult than the average individual knows, yet he may lack spiritual understanding. A true spir­ itual seer has an understanding quality of mind; he knows the real significance of all thought images. To be psychic without having real spir­ itual understanding is dangerous. Those who do not have psychic vision give deference to him who has ft and assume that he possesses superior knowledge, when in fact he may be very ignorant. This presumption of wisdom leads to a certain egotism on the part of the psychic and causes him to neglect the study of Truth. There is no profit in visions and dreams, unless they are cor­ rectly interpreted. In Egypt the baker, the butler, and the king dreamed dreams, but it took a Joseph to interpret their dreams. Paul had open vision after his conversion on the way to Damascus. On that occasion his inner sight and his inner hearing were quickened, but his spiritual understanding was not opened until he had studied three years in Arabia. He is silent about that experience, but had he written of it he doubtless would have told of having had medita­ tions and illuminations similar to those expe­ rienced by all persons who attain a certain degree of insight into spiritual truth. Students of Truth find that meekness is neces­ sary to one who would open his mind to receive pure ideas. Paul developed meekness—a remark­ able achievement for one who had been self- sufficient. Paul was a great apostle and in many spiritual things was far beyond us, yet it does not follow that he was perfect or that we should accept as gospel truth, in the letter, all that he wrote. He had his weaknesses. In the chapter from which our lesson is taken, Paul proclaims that he is go­ ing to Jerusalem “bound in the spirit” (verse 22). This was not a wise affirmation for one who was preaching freedom from bonds. Neither was it wise to make the statement that he was going to Jerusalem in spite of the warnings of the Holy Spirit that “bonds and afflictions” would await him there. Seemingly Spirit was trying to direct him away from Jerusalem, but his obstinacy and persistence, which he had so long held in abey­ ance, broke forth, and he was determined to carry out his own plans regardless of divine warnings. In our spiritual ongoing we find that old states of mind crop out after we have thought that they were wholly overcome. Spiritual obedience will save us from hard experiences. Had Paul been obedient he might have avoided the years of im­ prisonment in Jerusalem and in Rome, and he might have lived many years longer to teach the people. The Lord does not put trials upon us, nor are we bound in doing His work. “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Paul and his ministry are splendid examples of humility and courage, of honesty and unselfish­ ness, of tireless zeal and whole-hearted consecra­ tion to the work of establishing the Christ Truth throughout the entire consciousness, and of pro­ claiming it to others. But let us profit by his mis­ takes and renew our determination to be guided by the Spirit of God in all our ways. Let us not allow self-will to bind us or to hinder us from at­ taining our highest good. “Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.” Wisdom’s way does not lead to chains and death, but “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her.”

QUESTIONS 1. Is it possible that one may know much about the occult and yet lack spiritual understand­ ing? 2. What quality is mentioned in this lesson as being very necessary to him who would open his mind to receive pure ideas? 3. Was Paul perfect in all that he said and did? 4. What will save us from hard experiences? 5. Does the Lord put trials upon us, and are we bound in doing His work? 6. What lessons do we get from the account of Paul’s ministry, as set forth in our lesson for today ?

Thou art gentle, meek, and mild, Thou wast once a little child; Lamb of God, I look to Thee, Thou shalt my example be. —Charles Wesley. SILENT UNITY ILLUMINATION THOUGHT October 20 to November 20 Steadfastly beholding the good, I am illu­ mined by the Spirit within. God’s richest blessings are yours for the ask­ ing, for the taking, but you must ask; you must take. You have your part to do in receiving the good that is already yours in Spirit. Your part is a very important work. No one else can do your work for you. Success in having your prayers answered depends on how faithfully and how well you do your work. Your work consists in taking time each day for study, meditation, and prayer. You can do this. No matter how busy you may be or how pressing your duties may seem, you can find time for daily study and prayer, if you will make up your mind definitely and positively that you .want to find time—that you will find it. During this consecrated period, study our literature; also ask God to open your mind to a perfect understanding of Truth. As you continue faithfully and diligently in this practice, you will grow in understanding; you will receive spiritual uplift; the way will open for God’s blessings to come into your life; the way will open for you to help others. Whenever you so request we will pray with you for your spiritual uplift or for the spiritual uplift of your friends or loved ones. Remember that to get the best results, you must be faithful and diligent in doing your part of the work. God bless you and give you a loving heart.

Silent U nity Departm ent UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY 917 Tracy, Kansas City, Mo. Cable address: Unity, Kansas City. HEALING THOUGHT

October 20 to November 20 Through Christ I am steadfast in my spiritual consciousness of the un­ failing health and strength of God.

Steadfastness in affirming the word of Truth is essential to one who would demonstrate spiritually. “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” This promise is to those w ho abide in the Christ thought, and ask—persistently ask—and give thanks that they have received. “If ye shall ask anything in my name, that will I do. You can have health, wealth, and happi­ ness. Whatever you desire will come to you if you hold steadily to the en­ during presence and power of the Christ mind. Thousands are demonstrating health and strength in this way! PROSPERITY THOUGHT

October 20 to November 20 Through Christ I am steadfast in my spiritual consciousness of the abundant prosperity of God.

Enduring prosperity may be demon­ strated by any one who will build up a prosperity consciousness. Man s prosperity consciousness proves endur­ ing or otherwise, according to the foun­ dation upon which it is built. The rich men of the world have as a rule built their prosperity upon a ma­ terial consciousness, and their posses­ sions are impermanent. Prosperity built upon a spiritual consciousness will endure throughout the ages. If you meditate persistently upon the mind of Christ and expect guidance from that mind your prosperity will manifest in due time. No one can determine how long it ;! will take to get the prosperity thought ; > into circulation in any one mind. § Broadcast your thoughts and trust the § divine law for your good. PRAYERS ANSWERED “What hath God wrought!" [These letters from persons who prayed with Silent Unity show that God does answer prayer. We will forward letters to the authors of testi­ monials. Send letters unsealed, giving post office ad­ dress and initials of the person, the name and date of periodical from which testimonial was taken.— T he E d ito rs.] I WILL COME AND HEAL Cleveland, Ohio—I telegraphed to you asking your prayers for M ------B ------. We do not know from what ailment the child suffered. At 1:30 p. m., she apparently was well and happy, at 3:30 p. m., she was lying on the bed nearly asleep, by 7 p. m., she could not be roused, could not swallow, and the usual reflexes made no response. She was unconscious. The doctor said that she could not live more than a few days. The nurse and I, watching through the night, thought that she improved slightly. We used the statement, God is our strength and refuge high, a sure and present help in time of trouble. The doctor, coming in the morning, said that she was better, and as he examined her he kept saying, “I cannot account for it. I do not understand the progress the child has made. It does not seem possible.” She continued to improve, and in a few days she began to recognize us. Later she began to move her legs and arms. Now she is dressed, she walks about, and has even been out of doors. Though I have not heard from you I am sure that you took immediate action in her behalf. I thank you very much. We are happy over her recovery.— Mrs. L. M. B. Joplin, Mo.— My little three-year-old son took hold of a hot iron. He came screaming to me. It looked as though the whole inside of his hand would be blistered. He said, “Say your prayer Mother.” I took him in my arms and sat down. I prayed to myself. This did not satisfy him. He said, “Pray, Mother. Pray out loud.” I prayed audibly for about two minutes and found that he had fallen asleep. There was no more sign of a burn. Inclosed you will find a small offering and lots of love.— Mrs. M. R. H. y f«hr t y

New York, N. Y.—I wrote you in February asking for prayers for my father who was suffering from tuberculosis and heart trouble. You may discontinue prayers for his health. He left the sanatorium last month and expects to go to work in a few weeks. He tells me that he never felt better in his life. I cannot thank you enough.— E. G. Dear Unity: The inclosed check is part of my tithe for the iast month. I have never before prac­ ticed tithing, but I find that the money increases rapidly, new sources of income opening on every hand. At all times I praise God for His blessings to me. It has been many months since I addressed you for help, months of blessing and manifestation of the heal­ ing power of God’s love in me. Though my healing has been a normal building up of my lungs, it has been the result of prayer and praise and continued thanksgiving to Him who makes men free. The sur­ geons here in the hospital express amazement at the “impossible” things that have happened in my body, such as elimination of cavities, renewal of vocal cords that had been destroyed through ulceration, and resto­ ration of my voice. The healing of my vocal cords, slow, yet perfect, has created a condition that is puzzling, yet the direct result of the processes of renewal. The ulcerated por­ tions have steadily lessened until now the cords are almost perfect. My story of regeneration and healing is, to those not familiar with the power of Truth, unbelievable, yet they have seen in me such a rapid recovery, such a manifest joy and happiness that, scoffing at first, they carry away with them Unity literature and a new in­ sight into the power and meaning of prayer. Profes­ sional men of all sorts marvel at my message, yet deep in them the seed is planted and Truth is at work. I never cease praising Him for having through some unknown friend given me Unity and its teachings. — H. S. L. Brooklyn, N. Y.—For more than twenty years I had had severe stomach trouble. During those many years I called on noted doctors and specialists, but they obtained relief for me only for short periods of time. I was tired and despondent. While visiting my brother I saw one of Unity’s 370 magazines for the first time. The reading of it so impressed me that I subscribed for one of your magazines. I wrote Silent Unity and started at once to follow the instructions that were sent to me in return. The results have been marvelous. I report a thorough healing of stomach trouble. God’s ways are most wonderful!—C. C. D. Hobart, Ind.—One week ago Mrs. M----- fell and sprained her ankle. We thought that her ankle was broken and I wrote you a letter asking for prayers. Before my letter reached you Mrs. M----- had an in­ stantaneous healing. She was using a cane and a crutch. She went into her room to get something and sat down to rest. Then she got up and walked out into the other room unsupported. Her husband looked at her in astonishment. She realized then that she was not in pain. She called me up and told me what had hap­ pened. I told her that I had written to you for prayers.—Mrs. E. D. Drumright, Okla.—About four months ago I wrote you asking for prayers for my husband, who had suf­ fered from kidney trouble for more than a year. Be­ fore I received an answer to my letter my husband had not an ache or a pain left, and he has not had any since.—Mrs. T. H. D. Canton, Ohio—About four weeks ago I asked you to pray for a friend of mine who was suffering from paralysis. The doctors had given her up. One doctor told her that the only help there was for her was through prayer. She has been most wonderfully healed. The church people prayed for her and you prayed for her. We thank God for her marvelous healing.—Mrs. D. B. H. Pontiac, Mich.—My heart is full of joy this morn­ ing, for I have been wonderfully blessed. God has healed, me. I am very happy to feel well and strong— no more bloated feet, limbs, or hands. I now awake in the morning fully rested. I walk briskly. I can play the piano again. Every one tells me how well I look. —Mrs. H .B .C . Ft. Wayne, Ind.—The baby that I telegraphed you about is four weeks old today. She was two days old when I asked your prayers. The doctor told the mother that the baby could not live. The little dear could not move her legs at all, she had convulsions, refused to eat, and she could not cry. After I telegraphed you she tried to eat and was fed with a dropper for a few days. After a while she started moving her legs, and then to eat, and at last to cry. She is now God’s whole and perfect child. —Mrs. G. G. FILLED WITH PLENTY Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio—Our prayers have been an­ swered. Today I started to work on a good job, the best I have ever had. With God’s help I will be richly blessed with success. I thank you for your kind help. —C. S. S. Fremont, Tex.—Some time ago I asked you for help that my husband might find work. Not only has he found work for himself, but he has been able to employ fifty or sixty men who were very much in need also. A man who said that my husband would never make good in this work is now his best friend in a business way and has offered him every assistance. When my husband started out without any money, I found an old Christian Business magazine that said, “I am in per­ fect contact with the source of capital and it manifests to meet my every need.” I wrote this off and put it into his pocket and told him to read it often. Blessings on you and your work.—Mrs. N. M. S. Atlanta, Ga.—I wrote you that I was unhappy in my present position. You sent me The Prayer of Faith with the tract “Instructions.” Now I have a new position with one of the outstanding colleges in the South. My new position is not only desirable because of the environ­ ment and social status connected with it, but will pay me a little more to start than I am now getting. —F. J. B. Pasadena, Calif.—When I wrote to you I had been looking for a position for three months. Then came a lovely letter fror you saying that you would pray with me. Almost immediately I was offered five posi­ tions. I thank God.—C. W. Sioux City, Iowa—About a month ago I wrote you asking for your prayers to help my husband obtain work. Before we had time to hear from you my hus­ band received a call to come to an office where he al- 372 W W

ways had wanted to work. At the time the position was only temporary but he was very thankful for work even for a short while. Now it looks as though he is going to be able to stay. I thank God.—Mrs. D. Orland, Calif.—I want to tell you of a wonderful demonstration that we had a short time ago. Business seemed very dull, and everybody, including ourselves, was saying so. I wrote to you asking for help. The morning after my letter was mailed we received the largest order that we have had this season, with full payment inclosed. Since then business has been good. I thank God.— Mrs. S. D. K. Webb City, Mo.—A few weeks ago I wrote asking your prayers to help my husband and me to obtain work. Before you received the letter we both found employment, and we are doing well.—Mrs. T. D. Corsicana, Tex.—I want to relate some amazing re­ sults of prayer. My husband traveled and although he was not dissatisfied with his position, he wanted one that would permit him to stay at home. However, when I wrote asking you for prayers I did not dream of his being able to make such a change. About two weeks before Christmas one of the largest banks of this city wanted to know if my husband would con­ sider a position with them as cashier. It was purely from an unselfish motive that I asked your prayers, finances not being considered. Inclosed you will find a small love offering. I know that God will doubly bless you for your help.—Mrs. J. H. R. Kansas City, Mo.—I telephoned Silent Unity asking prayers for my father, who had been out of work all winter and was almost desperate because he had been unable to find anything to do. The next day after I had called Silent Unity he received $50 for selling some stock that he had been trying for weeks to sell. The next week a friend called, telling my father where he could go to work. He accepted the position and he has been working ever since. “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.”—P. B. Buffalo, N. Y.—I had made a new business con­ nection and discovered that not only had sales been few and far between for months but that the whole place was shot through with the idea that things probably would be the same or worse all summer. I wrote for your help, and your prayers were an­ swered immediately, not only for me but for every one connected with my office. Everybody in the office thinks and feels and talks success and we are getting many, many orders which mean plenty of money. —L. G. HE SHALL HAVE ABUNDANCE Bowie, Colo.—Inclosed find a check to cover my prosperity bank savings and a small offering to Silent Unity in appreciation of their wonderful help to man­ kind. When I ordered this bank we were several hun­ dred dollars in debt. Now we are almost out of debt and we have a new car in which we expect to take a two-month vacation trip. This will be my husband’s first vacation in seventeen years. We are trusting God to supply,, us with money for the trip and I am sure that we shall receive it in time to go. Thanks and blessings for your work.—Mrs. E. W. H. Kansas City, Mo.—Some three or four years ago. my husband was out of work and we were very much out of luck. I had to undergo a major operation and things looked blue for us. I heard Mr. Fillmore give one of his wonderful talks over the radio and I was much impressed. I sent for some Unity literature and through it I learned of the prosperity bank. I sent for one and have kept one ever since. I could not seem to demonstrate prosperity immediately, but it has come to me gradually. The realization of my oneness with God has brought me peace and joy, and an urge to help others. My husband has a good position. Money came to us and gradually all our affairs began to run smoothly. Never again shall I feel poor.—Mrs. P. R. Coronado, Calif.—I have received excellent results from my use of the prosperity bank plan. A position opened up for me, in just the sort of work that I felt equal to doing. This has proved a blessing in every way, for it is a better avenue of supply than I had anticipated, and the work is very congenial. Also, the walking that is required, the change from being too much at home, the sunshine and the fresh air, are do­ ing my health an amazing amount of good. At last I am getting rid of a lifelong belief in lack of strength and of money. This belief was so deep seated that I had great difficulty in overcoming it but I now feel that I am really on the right path. I still need your prayers and the drill, so I am asking for another bank. —Mrs. W.B.N. SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES New York, N. Y.—Every lesson of the course has proved to be a revelation and an inspiration to me, and has seemed to be just the help that I needed at the time. But the real light of understanding seemed to come with this, the fifth lesson. Through taking loving affirmations of Truth deep into my conscious­ ness, I am learning how to lay up spiritual substance in my subconsciousness. The result is that I am re­ ceiving new strength and new power and true spirit­ ual ideas. I am looking joyously forward to the next lesson. I inclose a love offering.—J. 0, S. Lexington, Nebr.—While studying the lesson on healing I demonstrated its truth. I am absolutely cured of astigmatism in a bad form. I no longer need my glasses. Besides this help manifested to me through one of my senses, I have grown in spirit. I thank you for teaching me the way to know God. —Mrs. J.T.B. ______MY HELP COMETH FROM JEHOVAH Mill Valley, Calif.—For ten years I had doctored and undergone opei'ations until it seemed that there was nothing more to be done. In fact I was told that nothing more could be done for me. One day a neigh­ bor sent me some papers and among them I found Unity magazine. I had read only a few pages when I decided that it was exactly what I had been looking for. I have “Lessons in Truth,” and I have received eight of the magazines. Already I feel much, better and I can walk better than I have walked in years. I thank God. and Unity for the way that I have im­ proved. I now know that I shall some day walk as other people do.—E. R. Los Angeles, Calif.—A friend to whom I sent Weekly Unity says that she appreciates it very much. She had been very despondent because of her hus­ band’s and of her own ill health, and because of the condition of their financial affairs. She says that she is despondent no longer and that everything is bright- ening for them. She says that she likes the size of Weekly Unity because she can put it into her purse and carry it with her so that she can read it wherever she may be.—Mrs. E. C. M. FREE FROM CARES Sydney, N. S. W., Australia—Some time ago I wrote asking for your prayers for a young woman who had been a drunkard for years and was getting worse. Her husband kept her supplied with drink and drank with her. I said, “She shall be saved and clean again; I will ask .my beloved Unity to help me.” I wrote all to you and as usual received a beautiful, encouraging letter in reply. I prayed regularly also, and visualized the young woman as clean and purified by God. Now she has given up drink; her husband has, too. She was offered drink lately, but instantly refused, saying, “No, no, I never touch it now.” I thank God for this won­ derful change, and for His bringing me into touch with Unity.—B. M. FOR BY THY WORDS Banning, Calif.—Never before have I known what good words could do. It has always been easy for me to see good in every one because I naturally love people, but I have been reminded that I should never find fault or speak negative words. I am very grateful for the wonderful effect this has had on my family and on my home life. I notice that the members of my household have grown kinder toward each other and toward out­ siders. We have always had health, but now we have harmony also.—R. M. H. Swatara, Minn.—I thank God and you for the bless­ ings that I have received since I joined the Good Words club. I feel nearer to my Savior and to my friends and to my relatives. I am cured of using bad words. I bless all of Unity.—H. H. Wichita, Kans.—I am delighted with the results of my using only good words. I am much happier than ever before and I no longer worry. I most sincerely thank each branch of Unity for its interest in me and in my affairs.—A. R. Vineland, N. J.—I think that the Good Words club is the most wonderfully constructive thing that has ever come into my life. Since I became a member 376 there has been a vast improvement in my home life, for which I thank God.—Mrs. D. B. E.

LOVE ONE ANOTHER Gladstone, Minn.—God has answered your prayers that I might have peace and harmony in my home. My husband has been very kind ever since I wrote to you. I thank God and also Silent Unity.—Mrs. C. J Boston, Mass.—I wrote you and asked for prayers that the friction in my world might give way to har­ mony. Within a week my unpleasant environment changed completely. Perfect harmony now reigns, and my work is a joy.—M. B. Portland, Oregon—I asked you to treat me for domestic inharmony. I can now report that the con­ ditions which I so greatly desired, actually obtain in my home—peace, love, understanding. I thank you from my heart.—Mrs. W. D. R. San Francisco, Calif.—When I wrote you for prayers it seemed as though my wife and I could never be happy together. We quarreled daily. But we are now living happily, trying to understand each other and overcoming our little differences, and liv­ ing is worth while. Thank God. I have found real peace and happiness in my mind, heart, and soul, and today I am at peace and in love with the world. —B. E. D.

I AM THE LIGHT Calexico, Calif.—I asked you to give me your prayers. I have received wonderful help and blessing and uplift, and peace and happiness are mine. I am very thankful to God and to Unity.—L. M. Los Angeles, Calif.—My heart is full of praises to God. Three years ago I started to read Unity litera­ ture. At that time I was diseased physically and men­ tally. My home was full of inharmony, selfishness, and greed. My heart was filled with the bitterest hatred for my kinsfolk. Thank God, by letting Him com­ pletely rule my life, my thoughts, and my actions, I am now living a sane, loving, patient, forgiving life. I am sound in mind and in body. Our home is a place of love, peace, and harmony. My husband has been blessed with steady work and goes about it more - TT - -

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cheerfully than he ever has worked before. “The liv­ ing Christ of God is in this house.”—L. F.

FATHER, I THANK THEE San Diego, Calif.—I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed reading your magazine. It has brought my family closer in love toward one another, and the home atmosphere has been improved. After reading your books we have been very happy.—M. B. R. Medford, Oregon—I have much for which to thank God and Unity, yet I have hesitated to write because I had not realized until now how much it helps people to learn what has been accomplished through prayer. As a child I was extremely sensitive and bashful. Only those who have been, or are, sensitive can under­ stand how much I suffered. I can truthfully say that through your help I have overcome this trait. I no longer shrink from persons. And now I have friends, whereas before I had only acquaintances. I thank God.—E. F. Kansas City, Mo.—I wrote to you asking you to pray for a safe voyage for my aunt, who was sailing for Europe. I have received word of her safe arrival. Following is her description of a wonderful blessing your prayers brought to her. “I had a very wonderful voyage—the nicest trip I ever experienced, and I thank God for the wonderful help that I received during the entire voyage. I am now a firm believer in Unity. I shall be grateful for­ ever, because I never before have taken a trip where everything worked out so well.”—M. A. S.

HE IS MY REFUGE Akron, Iowa—I blessed our orchard last spring, asking that it bear delicious apples abundantly. The apples were fine and they were not wormy. (Every one else near here had wormy apples.) We have lived here eight years and some of the trees had never borne fruit. We gave to all who came wanting fruit, and thanked God for them.—Mrs. B. A. F. Nashua, Mont.—The drought was broken by a gen­ tle, soaking rain of twenty-four hours’ duration. Everybody is rejoicing. I thank Silent Unity for the prayers.—A. C. hr S EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS

These are extracts from letters that Silent Unity has written to those who have asked our help in find­ ing and obeying the divine law of life.

When you speak of prosperity you seem to mean the same prosperity that the world recognizes— larger incomes, better homes, and more of the com­ forts and luxuries of life. You teach also that think­ ing prosperity and living a good life will produce prosperity. Please explain. You are only partly right. The comforts and the luxuries of life are results of prosperity. Prosperity is first in the mind. It is a universal force. Thinking prosperity means that the mind is using this force in thoughts connected with rich ideas. Every material thing is the actualiza­ tion of an idea. Prosperity is not in the thing but in the fundamental idea that the thing repre­ sents. Every thought, every word, is a seed that brings forth after its kind. Thoughts build images in the mind and from these images outer conditions are formed. The mind is the true creative realm. Activity in the mind tends to bring all one’s forces and faculties into action and also draws to one from without forces and con­ ditions akin to one’s thoughts. The law by which all things manifest is uni­ versal. Any one may come into harmony with this law and be blessed by its activity. It is not a religious law. All that it requires of man is obedience. We live under Federal and State laws. Not all of us are familiar with the different points of those laws, yet most of us live in harmony with them, and so benefit from them. We do not do this because we are trying to be especially good but because our thoughts are, in general, in har­ mony with those laws, which are made for the benefit of all concerned. So it is with the uni- versal law. It is not a law that works for some persons and refuses to act for others. The sun shines on the just and on the unjust alike. God does not judge nor withhold His good. All men have a divine inheritance; the riches of the kingdom are open to all. No matter how unjust men may seem to one another, their thoughts may be in harmony with the universal law; their minds may be filled with divine ideas on which their thoughts are centered. Adverse conditions react on the mind, and make one liable to indulge in negative thoughts. If one is of a religious nature he may think that adversity is visited on him, that he is being pun­ ished in some way for sin. Adverse conditions result from negative thoughts just as favorable conditions result from positive thoughts. Man is prone to say that a thing is evil when it is but the outworking of ignorance. What we term evil can be produced by the mistaken ideas of a good man just as it can be produced by men whom the world names bad. One man may act unintentionally and the other wilfully, but the results are the same.

Does not the fact that man has accepted a false belief prove his imperfection? If the highest bliss of the Creator is to shower happiness upon His creature, and if this Creator or Principle be omnipotent, would it not have been bet­ ter to use the ounce of prevention rather than the pound of cure? You teach that man “fell” and that material evo­ lution is his way back to perfection, but I cannot understand how a divine plan of omnipotent Being could be thwarted or deferred by man. I do not ask these questions for argument. I want to gain understanding, and I hope that you can help me. The Bible teaches that God made man perfect. In the first chapter of Genesis we read, “God cre­ ated man in his own image . . . And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.” We do not claim the perfection of the physical, mortal man. We see the spiritual man whom God made in His image and likeness, and we recognize that this true man must come forth. In man’s intellectual unfoldment, in his evo­ lutionary and self-conscious activity, he failed to recognize himself as Spirit, and he attributed his energy and activity to himself instead of to Spirit, and so his conception of life and all activity was limited. As his thought is creative (by virtue of his likeness to God whose thought is creative) he forms conditions of limitation out of his thought concepts, and through these limited formations and conceptions arouses the many inharmonious conditions which he calls evil, and which he at­ tributes to an evil power. Ignorant of the divine law of creation, man does not look beyond the externalized conditions— his own formations—and so he becomes more and more involved in the belief of evil and in a power of evil. The purpose of God—Spirit—is to express, and this spiritual activity is continually going on in all that appears. Man is the highest evolved channel of this divine expression. As he recog­ nizes this truth and cooperates with Spirit, he will be able to use the creative mind of Spirit and do the works of God, as Jesus Christ did. The divinity that Jesus claimed for Himself, He claimed for all men. In regard to your question relating to the at­ titude of God: There is nothing to prevent and nothing to cure, in Truth, for all is growth and constant change, and as man develops a higher consciousness through spiritual thinking and liv­ ing, the formative power of his thoughts and words will form only good, and evil and inhar­ mony will disappear from his world. Evil de­ stroys itself. When you know that in his divine essence man is that divine being of whom you speak, you will know that the divine plan is not thwarted by man. Man is the individualized God-Spirit. The “fall” of man is his failure to recognize this truth and his belief in evil as well as in good. It is like be­ lieving in a power of heat and a power of cold. We know that those conditions are different de­ grees of vibratory force. We appreciate your inquiries, but we suggest that a systematic study of the principles of prac­ tical Christianity, as given in our correspondence course, would enable you to answer most of your own questions. If you are interested in this study, write direct to the Correspondence School department for further information.

My little boy is not happy in the neighborhood w here we live, as he is continually in trouble w ith the neighbors. Do you think it would be well for us to move to another locality? “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them” (A. V.). No one can have any trouble except that which corre­ sponds to something in his own consciousness. “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” That which one sees in others will surely come to him until he changes his attitude of mind and, by looking back of the appearances, sees into the heart of the seeming offender and knows, with God, that all is good. By changing our place of residence we do not greatly change our environment, because we carry ourselves into our new home and reproduce there the same conditions that have confronted us previously. You can help your son only by teach­ ing him the truth, not by thinking with him that he is being wronged. By holding happy, loving, constructive thoughts, regardless of what any one else does, he will soon dissolve the inharmony and bring about desirable conditions. THE CHRIST SPIRIT These excerpts from exchanges are evidence of how the Christ principles are being put into practice in various parts of the world. HENRY FORD—METAPHYSICIAN The realm of thought may be an important one to the person whose chief interest is the study of metaphysics, some persons point out, but, they ask, do practical-minded business people believe in such a realm? The views of Henry Ford should give them the answer to their question. He speaks of the thought world quite as intimately and stresses its power quite as strongly as does any confirmed metaphysician. We here quote some of Mr. Ford’s views on the subject, as pub­ lished in an interview in the Kansas City Star.

I believe the tim e will come when man— in some one of his m ental stages or planes of consciousness, if you wish to call it that— will know w hat is going on in the other planets, perhaps be able to visit them . W hen one looks back at the distance we have traveled men­ tally, in even the last fifty years, great things may he possible w ithin the next century. How do we think? W hat makes us think? W here do our thoughts come from ? These are all interesting questions to me, interesting problems that I some­ times ponder. As with a properly tuned an­ tenna, thoughts seem to come to one attuned to receive them . That seems to be the way we get our ideas, but it takes a conscious effort on our part to be ready to receive them. Call this universal source of ideas anything you wish, the fact remains that the thoughts are all around us ready for acceptance. They come . . . when we put ourselves into the right m ental condition to receive them. But the job of thinking is a real one— probably the hardest work there is to do. Y et I believe that ail the world’s secrets are open to thinkers and that when­ ever a problem comes to us, it can always be solved— otherwise it would not present itself. I believe that we have always lived, moved, and had our being in this ocean of thought and that we shall always continue l l n h t y 383 to live in it, even though our form and the form of the universe and things in it may change as we do.

RUPTURE DIVINELY HEALED Felipe Tobar, a native of Mexico, in 1926 sought entry into the United States, says the Brownsville (Texas; Herald. A health officer ex­ amined him and reported that he was afflicted with hernia “of the most pronounced type.” Fear­ ing that he would become a public charge, the im­ migration officers refused him admittance. Several months later he again appeared before the same health officer. This time a clean bill of health was given to him and permission to enter the country was granted to him. When he told the doctor that admittance had previously been re­ fused him on account of a rupture the doctor again examined him; however, he could find no trace of the hernia nor any scar from an opera­ tion. Felipe stated that he had been healed through the ministrations of Nino Fidencio, the boy healer of Espinazo, Mexico, and that his heal­ ing had been effected within one month after the treatments had begun.

UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT LAUDS MEDITATION One of the outstanding talks made at the re­ cent Methodist convention held in Kansas City was delivered by Glen Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, and ex-governor. We quote him, as reported in the Citizen’s League Bulletin: “We need to be intelligent without being hard and spiritual without being soft,” he said; “and we should not be too finicky about the road a man travels in reaching his soul’s aim. . . . Sometimes we would be more intelligent with fewer books.” (Fancy these words as words of a university president!) “We get lost in our bag­ gage. We are slaves to things and have well-nigh lost the art of meditation.” President Frank maintained that we should learn to throw off our occupations, live in the present hour, and master the art of being quiet.

IT IS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS All words have power. A word is the expres­ sion of a thought. Some thoughts are more pow­ erful than others. A word has only the power of the thought that it expresses. The words that we use are of great importance in our lives, and we should choose them with care. The things that we say count for much, but the thoughts that lie back of our sayings count for very much more. That the important thing is not what we say but is the thought that we intend to express is aptly illus­ trated in the Pathfinder, as follows: Over in France a policeman got “sore” when called a “communist” and proceeded to arrest the insulter. The court decided that since the government tolerated communists, real ones, the epithet could not legally be termed an offense. In the Philippines it is a deadly insult to call a man a monkey. It is, just because it is. The backward na­ tives there, it is said, do not mind being called liars. They consider it rather a compliment. But to be called a “chongo” or “muching,” dialect names for monkey, makes them see red. A dagger thrust is likely to result. The courts themselves recognize the gravity of the offense. With us “monkey” is often a term of endearment. After all. an insult is a relative thing. It is con­ stituted by a sort of general agreement. Even a blow is not an insult if accompanied with the proper sort of expression. Jovial fellows whack each other on the back rather barbarously at times. And they may, and do, employ the worst epithets known to each other—which is all right as long as accompanied with the requisite smile. In fact the insult is not the act or word but the intention to insult, and we recognize the intention by the expression of him who would insult us. 'T h ^ T In i'fv ^ t10 U"itjl ?,eople’” by Myrtle Fillmore, and The Unity Statement of Faith,” by Charles Fillmore are the names of the wonderful Truth messages that’ Unitv^ft °f lUriT? are sending out t0 students, on‘a new E™ty f° rd;. Thls record is quite different from the old ones as it is the regulation twelve-inch, hard-surface record such as is sold by any music shop. When you are ordering it ask for record number 2001-A and 2001-B. It is a rec- Price $75y°U and aH °ther Unity students will want.

ootten. f t e ^ Growth T r ^ is i f a ' Tcharacteristic 1’' +Every youn* of youth. pers™ Youth h^rs mnirn that zine appreciates that comment when applied to itself foi^it realizes that magazines are not made to order but tha didysta rt' H ,ve^v h“ growing steadiJy from a splen- cunentcuiTent issuejssue. NntpNote tthe f 611 excellent & n°W workmanship, recently? Examine the clever the illusti ations; read the stories, the articles, the verse We believe that you will wish to receive it regularly.

feV hat 3,1 odds were against you? th at X, dedn 1 h3Ve the same chance in life as some of it other fellows? That everything was going wrong’ Then you are just the person that “Unseen Help” an ar* w 6 w ?°T!mber Unity’ was written for. In this article n g i ield points out that all persons who seek help will be gurded by the unseen helper. P

^ r S?b^U nnkf iU U^ e adquarters sent a Weekly Lnity subscription to a woman who had never been greatly nteres ed in any kind of religion. Later when our worke saw this woman she was told that Weoklu TJvitu he a sented Truth in such a way that she this magazine in the future. No doubt you know some one whom you could help by sending Weekly Unity to him. "Collections” is often one of the greatest problem s that business men have to handle, and it is for this reason that the October Christian Business stresses this one gen eral subject. “G etting Your M oney,” by W illiam iK. M iller, is an unusual article about how one man got his money. M onth after month Christian Business i s h e l p i n g b u s i n e s s people to work out their problems. It will help you -whether you are employee or employer. Often one article is worth much more than the $1 that it costs foi a yea subscription.

“Personally I have been very, very dumb not to rec­ ognize the close association there is between the' W intual things and the material things in life. My leading o Christian Healing has made many things cdear to mes an this book has been the means of a very satisfactory awa ening to me. For this reason I am w riting to you and tell­ ing you of my very great appreciation of your writings and efforts toward the help of hum anity. W hen you have r e a d Christian Healing you too will think it marvelous. Paper cover, $.75; cloth, $1.50;^e luxe, $3.

No doubt you have noticed that U n i t y m agazine is thin­ ner than usual this month. This does not mean that the coiten s have been cut. There is the same number of pages now that there was in the past, but we are using a smoother paper so that we may print pictures in This is just a small detail in the publishing of U n i t y ,but it is one that will make U n i t y more attractive and moie interesting to its readers.

Methods of M editation, Jennie H Croft's newest book­ let is one of the best instructions that we have on how to rn into the perfect silence. W ithout knowing how to enter fp erfert silenceone will never know the full benefits of Truth It is in the silence that one obtains the spiritual Guidance that is so priceless. If you do not have a copy of M ethods of M editation send for one now ; if you have, older a copy for a friend. Price, $.35.

T h e Spiritual Law in Business was w ritten by W. I. Hoschouer for those persons who want to apply Truth to their business problems. If you have a business problem to meet, let M r. Hoschouer, through his booklet, The Spiritual Law in Business, help you solve it. Price, $.35.

W EE WISDOM'S AMBITION: To leave with every reader, each month, one fundam ental lesson in right living. Price, $1 a year. The story of a young man, undertaking his first busi­ ness venture and of the girl in the snappy roadster who projected some unexpected elements into his affairs—is told with such gayety and conviction, under the title “Open 01 Inspection, in October Youth, that we feel sure it will be unusually popular with Youth readers. “For the Cup” begins a two-part story of tennis. "Youth in the Business World will help and inspire young people who are choosing a career. “The Puzzle of Nicodemus” is the story of a man who found it hard to accept a new idea. It is an unusual thing for a teacher of science, a doctor of medicine, to write about metaphysics, but that is just what 0 . 0 . Southard did in an article he called “Metaphysics ln this artide Dr. Southard explains why in the field of science the search for a clue to the mystery of life and existence seemed fruitless, and how he later found the key to this mystery in the science of metaphysics. This article is outstanding among the articles that we have pub­ lished recently. Don’t miss it, in November Unity. To lay a solid foundation on which to build a spiritual consciousness is one of the most important functions of Unity School, and it was for that reason that Charles Fill­ more wrote Directions for Beginners. This book includes a six-day course of treatment, founded on the healing ex­ periences of Mr. Fillmore. If you apply the treatments they will be worth many times the price of the book, $.25. Have you a handy pocket-size edition of the New Tes­ tament? If you have not we are sure that you will be in­ terested to know that we have a New Testament in this size to offer you now. It is attractively illustrated and the words of Jesus Christ are emphasized by being printed in bold face type. It is bound in cloth and priced at $.50. Unity School publishes a very attractive souvenir catalog. H ave you seen it?

OCTOBER UNITY DAILY WORD In this number you will find “Money Talks in the Silence, another article of the “Getting Results” series in the same number you will discover special instruc­ tions on healing, entitled “Subconscious Healing.” Every page of Umty Daily Word is now printed in two in unityYnU Daily •^V1 Word.! J lke; ,the ch an ge. “ A lw ays new ideas Sample copy free. Monthly, $1 a year. For months many persons have been waiting for this announcement: The prosperity book, by Ruth- anna Schenck, author of Heal Thyself, is now ready for distribution. The prosperity book is to be called “Be Ye Pros­ pered.” It is composed of the prosperity lessons, the popular series that recently ran in Weekly Unity, and two new lessons that have not been printed before. Long before the prosperity lessons were completed letters poured into this office asking that the series be printed in book form. In answering that popular demand we feel that we are giving Truth students a book that will lead them to a prosperity consciousness that will help them each day. Be Ye Prospered is the same size as Heal Thy­ self. It is bound in cloth, and priced at $1. Order extra copies for Christmas presents NOW. We could fill this page, and many others, with testimonials regarding last year’s Christmas Cards, but we want to save enough space to say a word about this year’s cards. To say that they are the prettiest cards that we have ever had is putting it mildly. Each card was selected after weeks of eliminating the less attractive ones, and the verse on each was written by some Unity worker. The envelopes are tissue lined, and the cards are decorated in bright colors in keeping with the holiday spirit. If you wish we will send you a folder and vou may choose your cards, but we suggest that you send for the box assortment. It is made up of fifteen of our prettiest cards. Send for as manv boxes as you wish. It is not often that $1 will buy fifteen such attractive cards. CAnnouncin&

Two cNew Childrens Books Little Susie Sleep Ears One of the most popular stories ever published in Wee Wisdom was Little Susie Sleep Ears, by Estelle Urbalrns. Children liked this story so much that we have decided to print it in book 7 form. The Volland company, noted for a n a jts production of attractive children’s books, is producing it for us. Every­ thing about this book—the story, the type, and the pictures—go to make it one of the most attractive children’s books that we have ever had. Price, $.75. W hite Stockings and Other Stories This book is composed of three of the most popular shorter stories that have appeared in Wee Wisdom in recent years. Like Little Susie Sleep Ears, White Stockings and Other Stories is be­ ing produced for us by the Volland com­ pany. These two books are far superior, in their appeal to the children, to any other children’s book that we have ever had. White Stockings and Other Stones is also priced at $.75. Both Little Susie Sleep Ears and White Stockings and Other Stones will be ready for distribution about the first of November. They are just the type of gift that you will want for your little friends. If you wish you may send your order now and we will hold it on file until the books are released. The lasting value of a Unity Calendar There are two classes of calendars—“just” cal­ endars and Unity calen­ dars. The “just” calendars are of no special beauty, and their function is to tell the day, the week, and the month for a period of twelve months. When that time is past, they are valueless and are thrown away. The Unity calendar performs this same serv­ ice and several others as well. It is made up of twelve pages, a page for each month. Every page is so artistically designed that it will add a charming touch to any room. Worked into the design on each page is a. beautiful Truth statement that will be of special guidance for that month. Its function as a calendar is finished in twelve months, but its function of truthfulness and beauty will live for years. When you are ordering your own calendar it would be well to think of your friends too. Of course it would be easy for them to get a 1929 calendar but they would appreciate a Unity calendar. As Christmas is only a few months away, why not do some of your Christmas shopping right now by ordering Unity calen­ dars for your friends? They will make useful and at­ tractive, as well as inexpensive gifts. The price of the Unity calendar is only $.50. UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY 917 Tracy, Kansas City, Mo. IS IT TIME TO RENEW If this copy of Unity comes to you in a pink wrapper, your subscription has expired. In that case, a subscription blank is inclosed for your convenience in renewing. A Neiv Unity Book is Ready For You “This is the best Truth book that I have ever read,” was the comment one Unity worker at head­ quarters made when she finished reading The Sun­ lit Way, a book by Ernest C. Wilson which Unity has recently published. We do not make such a broad statement as that but we do say that if you can read The Sunlit Way without receiving new in­ spiration from it you are an exception to the gen­ eral rule. It is written in an understandable, friendly manner that shows you quite clearly the Sunlit Way of life and how you may follow its path to ' The Sunlit Way is now ready for distribution. It would be wise to order extra copies for Christmas presents when you send for your copy. Attractively bound in cloth, $1.

UNITY QOOD WORDS CLUB We have enrolled more than 70,500 members since the club was organized thirteen years ago. We are helping people everywhere to understand the power of the spoken word and to make righteous use of this power. Let us help you. Read the pledge below, sign, and send to us. I believe in the power of the spoken word, and I realize that I am held accountable for even my lightest words. I also believe that there is power in united effort. Therefore I desire to be­ come a member of Unity Good Words club, that I may unite in helping others as well as myself to speak only good, true words. I agree to guard my conversation against all negative words and to speak words of trust, faith, wisdom, goodness, truth, health, courage, cheer, purity, peace, prosperity, praise, joy, and good will. I will also abide by the rules of the club. Name ...... Address ...... City ...... State u-10-28 Dau, When Sonny and Daughter start to school in the mornings don’t you often watch them from your window and wish that you could do more to help them with their school work and that you had some help in guiding them into the kind of manhood and womanhood that will bring them the better things in life? If you are taking Wee Wisdom magazine for them you are helping them in both those ways. You are giving them the lessons that make all of their problems vanish, in the schoolroom, on the playground, and at home. These les­ sons are presented, not as a textbook would present them, but in the interesting form of stories and games. Then there is the more important thing of helping them to grow into outstanding men and women. In this, Wee Wisdom is even a greater help. Each story and poem teaches some Truth principle, told in such interesting story form that the child will remember it much longer than he will all the “don’ts” and “mustn’ts” in the world. For instance, take the stories in October Wee Wisdom: “Halloween Courage” teaches courage; “As Happy as Kings” teaches contentment, consideration for others, and unselfishness; “Inside and Out” teaches oneness of spirit and kindness; “Olga and The School Bell” teaches inter­ nationalism; “The Broken Window” teaches honesty, truth­ fulness, and fair play; “Buddy-on-the-Spot” teaches de­ cision to act promptly. Are they not all things that you want to teach your children? What better and more in­ teresting way could they be taught than in these stories that the children love? Wee Wisdom has still another important function, and that is to entertain. The stories and poems that are so in­ terestingly written are just as interestingly decorated. Besides, there are picture puzzles, a department for young authors and ever so many other things that children like. If you have children, of course you will want them to have a book of their own that will offer them the things th a t Wee Wisdom offers. If you haven’t any children or if your children are already getting Wee Wisdom, don’t you think that it would be nice to send it to some little boy or girl who needs and would appreciate such a magazine? Y ou know , Wee Wisdom is only $1 a year. WHAT WEEKLY UNITY IS In the Words of a Subscriber Dear Unity: The Weekly Unity each week seems more won­ derful than the week before. The “Some One Prayed” column comes first in my interest. There I am given confidence and joy to' know of the light that has shone through the cloud for some dear pilgrim. The account of the little boy who prayed for his brother in the hos­ pital would be worth going a long way to hear. Your special numbers are very good; especially good was your “Children’s Number.” The lead articles are good too. The article about the woman who maintained, through prayer, a chil­ dren’s orphanage in Egypt brought tears to my eyes. The easily read type in your paper, the size of the paper, the lovely little poem—everything about Weekly Unity is helpful. Especially helpful is the fact that it comes once a week. We need nour­ ishment regularly. It is easier to digest a number of small meals taken at close intervals than big ones taken at long intervals. My copy comes every Monday morning at 8 o’clock and that is a lift for the week. When I finish my Weekly I put it in my neighbor’s box, without comment. She used to have many problems, but now she is happy. When my subscription expired and I was speaking the word for the dollar for renewal, my telephone rang and that same neighbor was call­ ing to say, “I’m going to send in three names for subscriptions to Weekly Unity. May I send in yours?” That was a demonstration. Unity has brought hope out of the blackest night for me.—G. C., New York City. G. C’s letter is a fair sample of many letters that we receive about Weekly Unity. We take pride in these letters because they tell us that we are doing the thing that we are striving to do—to send out a magazine that will carry messages of Truth to its many readers and help them to find the prosperity and health that are really theirs. If you are not taking Weekly Unity, a year’s subscription will convince you of its value. If you are taking it you will want to send some friend a subscription. Price, $1 a year. BE STILL A N D K N O W Do you ever stop in the confusion of a busy day to be still and know, to know that God is all and God is love; to know that all your affairs are being guided and blessed by divine love when you work in accordance with the law? October, one of the most beautiful months of the year, a glorious manifestation of God’s love in the blending of colors and the clear crisp air, fills us with reverence and joy. It is the time of realization of fulfillment. Are you learning to have a season of quiet, rest, and fulfillment in your life each day? In spite of all the hustle and bustle of a physical, outer existence, do you take time to realize what you are, to fulfill the divine image? It is very important that nature should have this sea­ son; so is it necessary that you have a quiet peaceful “sea­ son” that you may contact God, still the emotions and im­ pulses of the Adam man, and let the Christ man come forth. The spirit of Halloween is in the air. Are you conscious of the fun, joy, and mystery of life? If not, it is because you have not learned how to live the Christ way. We will be happy to show you how. W rite for information today. CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL DEPT.

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W S y d n ey—Harmony Cen, 153 Elizabeth; Bdwy Dunlop & Co. 333A George O klahom a City— Unity Cen, 412 Baltimore Upwey—Good Will Cen bldg; Home of Truth, 428 Liberty bank W yee—New Thought Cen Tu/sa—Unity Reading Rm, 501-3 Commer­ BELGIUM cial bldg; Mrs B M Wilson (colored), Brussels—Pensoe Nouvelle, 41 rue de 511 E Marshall Loxam OREGON CANADA M ill C ity—Jennie Christensen Cen, rm 12 Portland—Unity Cen, Terminal Sales bldg, W 12th and Morrison; Meta Lib, 405 Yam­ 1 T n uder. box h ill; A W Schmale, 380 Morrison; Mrs E Ella Kinsey, Sta A, Box 2068 M ontreal— Unity Centre, 1237 Sussex PENNSYLVANIA Moose Jaw, Sask—Unity Cen, 221 Ham­ B utler—Ethel C Turner, 426 N Washington mond bldg Brie—Unity Truth Cen, Reed hotel Ottawa, Ont—Truth Ccn, 7 Howick pi; Harrisburg—Unity Truth Soc, 610 N 3d Mrs R C P Stevenson, 1 Maple Lane, Philadelphia— Unity Cen of Truth, 236 S Rockcliffo 13th; Chapel of Truth. 1507 Walnut Regina. 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