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V ol. 58 KANSAS CITY, MO., FEBRUARY, 1923 No. 2

JOY IN JEHOVAH

The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! Thou hast given him his heart’s desire. And hast not withholden the request of his lips. For thou meetest him with the blessings of goodness: Thou settest a crown of fine gold on his head. He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever. His glory is great in thy salvation: Honor and majesty dost thou lay upon him. For thou makest him most blessed for ever: Thou makest him glad with joy in thy presence. — The Psalmist. FIRE OF DIVINE LOVE

Thy flame of love touched my garment. I was startled and affrighted Lest all my possessions and cherished hopes Be burned to nothingness. I fled for fear of life, but Thy unquench­ able fire Ever followed me. With troubled heart and misgiving I opened my eyes only to find That thy bright and blazing flame W as not of destruction. It burned, yet destroyed it naught. Oh! Thou effulgent spark, I fear thee no more—I love thy presence; My soul delights in thy presence; Thy presence is my supreme joy! —Swami Paramananda. THE BIBLE IN THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE W. I. Hoschouer UDGE Troward has aptly said: “The Bible is the book of the emancipation of man.” Admitting the truth of this sweeping , we have the key to the inner or mystic meaning of the Bible. It is not primarily a history of a chosen people, but a Truth teaching which, if rightly understood, will set man free. Through par­ able, allegory, and historical statement, this freeing truth is set forth vividly from Genesis to Revelation, consisting both of a teaching and a working plan by means of which the teaching is to be realized. It is at once a code of personal conduct and an inspiration to the spiritual life. The purpose of the Bible being to set people free, one should study it with the object in view of being made free. To view it as history, even of a chosen people, or to consider it as the word of God “com­ manding what is right and prohibiting what is wrong,” without entering fully into its freeing purpose, is to miss entirely its chief good. Israel is the individual enlarged and multiplied, and the decalogue and the new commandment are for the guidance and unfold- ment of the individual soul. As it is in the race, so it is in the individual; and as in the individual, like­ wise in the race. This is the Bible, in a condensed description. Biblical education has dealt so much with the lit­ eral and historical phases of Scriptural narrative that its inner mystical or spiritual application to the indi­ vidual life has been largely neglected. Practical Christianity deals with the spiritual application by emphasizing the personal nature of the teaching. So direct, positive, and conclusive is the application of the sacred word to the individual, and so exact is its revelation of his inner life, that it might truthfully be written on the flyleaf of every one’s Bible: “This is your biography, the intimate revelation of your life, written by the Spirit of the Almighty through Truth-inspired souls. Be guided by its wisdom and you will be blest abundantly.” “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet. And light unto my path,” said an illumined soul who knew the purpose of Scripture. No part of Scripture is of private interpretation. W hat is affirmed of one is true of all. People are alike to so great a degree that their needs are not only similar, but identical in most respects. W hat stirs the soul of one strikes an answering chord in every other one; and while the responses differ in intensity and degree, the ultimate effect is the same. The truth that frees one will emancipate the other, and the action of Spirit which saves the soul of a king, touches and lifts the beggar from his squalid misery. The universal nature of Bible truth is the best evidence of its divine origin. To understand the intimate role played by the Bible in human life, one must realize that it is a picture of the human heart turned inside out, the ex­ position of the soul of man “from the highest point of view.” In the Old Testament the supreme Architect presents certain aspects of his divine man, while in the New Testament, the completed creation appears— God manifest in the flesh. This Christ-man is the promise of what each soul will be when the corruptible has put on incorruption, and the mortal, immortality. Let one but read the Bible as a direct communica­ tion from God to himself, revealing the truth of his being, setting forth the one and only plan by which the truth of being may be realized, and he will begin to feel the power of the creative word in his mind and in his body. Such intensive focusing of the energy of the spirit which is back of and functions through the letter, will quicken him to an astounding degree. It will fill him with the creative activity which puts new flesh on new bones, new brains in a new skull, and a new soul in a new body. As in the Adam conscious­ ness the individual dies, even so in the Christ con­ sciousness shall he be made alive. When the dead believe the Word, they immediately live, so potent is its spiritualizing, vitalizing power. Man is revealed to himself through God. A brief spiritual interpretation of a few vital teachings in this revelation will show more clearly how the Bible can be of the greatest value in personal regeneration. In Genesis are set forth the divine nature and origin of man. “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. . . . And God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” In this the spiritual nature of man is clearly indicated, as this creation took place before mortal, or Adam, man appeared in the earth. Man existed as Spirit, being in the heavens long before the earth was fit to support life of any kind. This proves the individual to be spiritual, not material—-a being whose faculties and powers and functions are spiritual and do not depend in any way upon mate­ riality for their integrity or their efficiency. A clear realization of this truth of being will overthrow false beliefs and will liberate one from the bondage of sense. Here, then, in the first chapter of Genesis is declared the truth which fills with freeing power all who believe it and live it. “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” said Jesus. The Bible also gives a direct and explicit answer to the often repeated question; “If I am spiritual, and all my faculties and powers are spiritual, why do I appear mortal? and why have I this sense of bond­ age and disease?” The reason for these appearances is explained in the second chapter of Genesis. Here the story of man’s descent into matter and the consequences thereof, is set forth in the form of an allegory. The creeping of materiality into the self-consciousness of man is described as making him from the dust of the earth: “And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” This was the birth of self-consciousness in man in physical form, or as an entity self-conscious in the limitations of person­ ality. Before this, man was aware only of the free­ dom and completeness of Spirit at one with God. But coincident with man’s appearance in the earth plane, subject to sense impressions, self-centeredness developed, and a feeling of separation from God arose in man’s consciousness. As his mind was turned from constant awareness of his nature and source, consciousness took on more and more the color of .sense impressions; the divine light within was dimmed. This continued until the race appeared in the Adam likeness, “of the earth, earthy.” Subject to false beliefs, and more sensitive to mental inharmony than to spiritual poise, mortality and materiality became the common lot of man. And this lot is shared by each individual soul, without excep­ tion, because of the identity of each with all. Such, in brief, is a metaphysical interpretation of “the fall of man.” The Old Testament sets forth in picturesque imagery the results of the fading of the Edenic vision and the submergence of man in materiality. It also indicates the persistence with which that vision lives in the soul of man and leads him on to the great adventure of regaining his lost heritage. The battles, the struggles. the defeats, and the victories of Israel symbolize the significant changes in every soul on its upward way. The tragedy of Cain and Abel is descriptive of the conflict between the lower and the higher natures in man, and is duplicated in every person. “I see a differ­ ent law in my members, warring against the law of my mind,” said Paul— and in this he voiced the per­ sonal feeling of every soul. In the early stages of mortal experience, the law of the members overcomes the power of the higher faculties and the spiritual im­ pulses are slain. Though spiritual impulses are pre­ ferred because of their excellence, they suffer from the actions of mortal sense. The unfolding soul, however, puts forth effort unceasingly, and finally the law of the mind triumphs over the selfish sense of the members; then the members are redeemed. It is a long step from Cain and Abel to Paul the Apostle, yet the above noted elements exist and persist in the individual as states of consciousness, with count­ less variations between. If the strife within you seems fierce and painful and you long for deliverance, view the Scripture with the single, or inner eye, and the light of Spirit will make clear the way. Israel in Egypt is another illustration of the per­ sonal bondage which results when, overcome by the allurements of appetite or sense desires, we prefer the “flesh pots” to the life and substance of the Lord’s body, the spiritual food that nourishes the soul. In this illustration, Egypt represents the realm of mental darkness in which appetite and passion riot uncon­ trolled, and where soul is subject to ignorant self-will, symbolized by Pharaoh. The children of Israel typify the faculties and the forces and the aspirations of the higher consciousness temporarily enmeshed in the toils of carnal desire. Moses, the leader called of God, is the I AM, or real self, partially conscious of dominion. When God spoke to Moses at the burning bush, it was to reveal to him the nature of the divine name. “I AM THAT I AM, and by no other name shall I be known,” is the substance of that momentous interview. When Moses asked by what authority he should present him­ self as the leader of Israel, God said: “Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.” In other words, the only way of escape from the bondage of mortal sense is through the dominion and leadership of the I AM in consciousness. Like Moses, you are commanded by the Almighty to lead all your faculties and forces out of darkness and sin, into the freedom of true understanding. Realize your spiritual power, your soul sovereignty, and speak to them in the language of I AM. Being subject to him who knows his dominion and speaks in the name of God, your forces will obey the call from “darkness to light.” By spiritual or intuitive understanding, they will outwit the scheming Pharaoh of self-will, the Red Sea of fleshly hindrances will part asunder, and you will pass through, dry shod, to continue your soul journey to the Promised Land. Moses had to outwit Pharaoh because he was pow­ erless to overcome him. The case of Elijah and the prophets of Baal, which we shall now consider, is quite different. The self is represented by Elijah, and is filled with the consciousness of I AM supremacy. By faith it discerns the presence and power of I AM THAT I AM, boldly faces the false prophets of Baal (the de­ sires and passions still struggling for supremacy, espe­ cially those religious prejudices and false beliefs which yield only to the superior force of Truth), and stirs them into action that they may be dissolved forever. When one in this high consciousness places his fleshly mortal nature (symbolized by the bullock and the wa­ ter) with the lusts thereof, on the altar, and calls in the name of the Lord for the fire from heaven to consume the sacrifice, the fire will descend and accomplish its divine purpose. The result of this encounter is the elim­ ination of all the false prophet ideas and illusions, as hinted at in the story of Elijah’s slaying the prophets of Baal. The account of Moses on Sinai, receiving the com­ mandments or tables of the law, is another incident of special interest and importance to the individual soul. Sinai is the name given to the mount or high place in consciousness where I AM rules supreme, as the ex­ pression of the mind of God in man. From this source come the exalted ideas which are embodied in the reve­ lations of divine wisdom to man. To ascend the mount, one must aspire to the highest, and prepare, by self- denial and purification, to receive the instruction from the Most High which is necessary to his soul unfold- ment. After he is established in the Moses understand­ ing, he can receive the high thoughts of God and pour them into the lower or personal consciousness, for its purification and salvation. The prophet, or Isaiah, consciousness is in many respects the most interesting and significant of all the changes the soul passes through in its quest of Christ- hood. To foretell, is to know beforehand what is to come. This is the prophetic, or “inner eye” vision, that exalted knowing which takes hold of events be­ fore they appear in the earth, or objective, conscious­ ness. Through this prophetic faculty, one thinks and speaks the thoughts of the I AM or God-mind. The nature of this experience is the substance of the vivid teaching of the prophecies of the Bible. When this quality is active in the soul, one is aware of an inner stirring, a spiritual expansion, an eager expectancy of a supreme realization. This soul quickening is the posi­ tive indication of the coming, in consciousness, of the Lord, who will save his people (soul and body) from their sins. Under the power of this mystic inspiration, it was but fitting that Isaiah should call his people to the sinless life and prophesy for future generations the coining of the Lord Jesus. That man likewise earns a prophet’s reward, who, steadfastly beholding the ever increasing light within, prepares himself and others in mind and in body to express the full glory of the Christ awakening. By following the hints given in these few meta­ physical interpretations, the student can analyze the Old Testament teaching and apply it to his own per­ sonal problems. Only in this way can the freeing power of Spirit be made manifest in mind, body, and affairs.

MIRIAM It must be that He witnesses Somehow to all men that He is: That something of His saving grace Reaches the lowest of the race, Who, through strange creed and rite, may draw The hints of a diviner law. W e walk in clearer light—but then. Is He not God?— are they not men? Are His responsibilities For us alone, and not for these?

And I made answer: “Truth is one; And, in all lands beneath the sun. Whoso hath eyes to see may see The tokens of its unity. No scroll of creed its fullness wraps; W e trace it not by schoolboy maps; Free as the sun and air it is Of latitudes and boundaries.” —/. G. Whittier. THE SPIRIT OF THE BIBLE Jennie H. Croft E 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

“All these things spake Jesus in parables unto the multitudes; and without a parable spake he nothing unto them.” “The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.” W e come to the study of the Bible reverently, yet boldly; with open mind and receptive heart, believing that our sincere and earnest purpose to know shall be rewarded in such inner revelations of Truth as will satisfy the longing soul. In each succeeding degree of spiritual unfoldment, as we are able to bear the “light which lighteth every man, coming into the world,” we shall become illum­ ined by the divine radiance of the Spirit of truth, and shall know the truth of our being and enter into the joy of perfect freedom from all limitations. “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” The Bible is as a pool of clear, pure water, fed by unseen springs, giving refreshment and new life to all who come to partake of its invigorating, vitalizing properties. As a storehouse of truths, our Bible is beyond com­ parison with any book as yet written; truths, not be­ cause they are recorded in the book we call the Bible, but because they are statements of unalterable facts, universal and eternal. Tire epitome of all the many and varied expressions of truth contained in this wonderful book we call the Truth. The written word, Jesus said, does not contain eternal life, but it bears witness of eternal life; hence, we must get back of the outer form of expression and into the inner meaning, or that of which the Scriptures bear witness— back of the letter and into the spirit, for “The letter killeth, the spirit giveth life.” Then will our Bible become an unsealed book to us and a new conception and understanding of its teachings will be opened up within the soul. Tire Bible is not merely a record of historical events and of persons connected with those events. By the symbolic interpretation of the happenings narrated, coupled with the significance of the names given to persons and places prominent in the history of the Jew­ ish nation, we are able to discern the progress of the individual soul as it evolves from the purely material concept of being into a continuously deepening knowl­ edge of itself as a spiritual product. Divine order is made manifest in the development of man from the Adam state of consciousness into the Christ mind itself. The foregoing outline of the evolution of man from a material state of consciousness to a spiritual state, will show that the Bible is a history of the life of each indi­ vidual, and that all of its teaching refers to man. The Bible, when read and understood in this light, becomes a living book to us, depicting our own history in our spiritual progress. This history, in part we have made, in part we are now making. The culmination is hidden in the book of Revelation. Jesus of Nazareth is called the Way-shower, the example of right thinking and living, and he tells us to learn of him for he is “the way, and the truth, and the life.” Jesus’ teaching was given in parable, allegory, metaphor, or symbol, but if we search for the underlying truth contained in this teaching, we shall find it, and in finding, we shall uncover its bearing upon our lives. W e will take as an example of the esoteric inter­ pretations of Bible incidents the story of Cain and Abel, as we find it recorded in the book of Genesis, fourth chapter, verses 1 to 8, inclusive. The Bible dictionary gives the meaning of the name “Cain” as possession. The meaning of the name Abel is breath. Inter­ preting these names and their meanings in their rela­ tions to the human mind, or consciousness, as it is often termed, we shall perceive that Cain typifies that posi­ tive activity of the mind by which it gains understanding of anything that it contemplates. Abel typifies the power of the mind to attain immediate knowledge with­ out the need of any reasoning process. This direct knowing is what we call intuition. Cain was a tiller of the ground. His occupation is indicative of the hard work the soul undertakes while digging out the “whys” and the “wherefores,” in gaining knowledge through the reasoning processes. Abel was a keeper of sheep, his vocation being the feeding and the caring for the flock of higher and more spiritual thoughts and ideas unfolding in the mind. Through intuition we at once know the truth. The intellect takes a circuitous route into under­ standing, while the intuition, the teacher within, goes directly into knowledge. In the allegory, Cain and Abel each brought of their first fruits an offering unto the Lord. Because of its nature, Abel’s offering was more acceptable unto Jehovah than Cain’s offering. Cain was wroth and his countenance fell and Jehovah said unto him: Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? If thou doest well, shall it not be lifted up?” The teaching of this allegory and its application are clear when we understand that the work of the intellect is good and necessary in the soul’s unfoldment, but the quicker and more direct knowing of intuition calls forth the greater commendation. Intellect (masculine) and intuition (feminine) are the halves of each individual soul, and each in its turn accomplishes its purpose in the progress of the soul into understanding. Ultimately their distinctive works are finished and they are united and the at-one-ment consummated. The parables of Jesus are also word pictures of the processes through which the soul unfolds its true and divine nature. This is clearly brought out in the para­ ble of the sower. The interpretation which Jesus him­ self gave, calls our attention to the different states of mind into which the W ord (the divine creative prin­ ciple) enters and which multiplies a hundredfold, as it opens into its fullest expression. Let us use another illustration of this spiritual inter­ pretation of the Bible: Jesus said: “In my Father’s house are many man­ sions. . . . I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” This teaching opens the way for the interpretation of these sayings, from Paul: “Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” The mansions then, are within the soul of man. The Christ enters into each undevel­ oped state of consciousness (mansion) in succession and prepares it as the abiding place of the inner under­ standing of Truth. In this way the Christ fulfills the promise, “where I am, there ye may be also.” Reading our Bible in the light of an esoteric inter­ pretation, it becomes an unsealed book to us, and we treasure it more and more as we find that it reveals us to ourselves and points the way toward the attainment of our individual, conscious oneness with our Source, our Creator. The value and preciousness of our Bible increase continually as we read and ponder these things in our hearts. W e learn that Jesus the Christ went before us on the path we must tread, and step by step proved the way. Each step he took we also must take until ultimately, without regard to time, but as a matter of accomplishment, we shall ascend unto “my Father and your Father, and my God and your God.”

GOD AND THE SOUL God’s spirit falls on me as dew drops on a rose. If I, but like a rose, my heart to him unclose. The soul wherein God dwells-—what church can holier be?— Becomes a walking tent of heavenly majesty. Lo! in the silent night a child to God is born. And all is brought again that e’er was lost or lorn. Could thy soul, O man, become a silent night, God would be born in thee, and set all things aright. Ye know God but as Lord, hence Lord his name with ye. I feel him but as Love, and Love his name with me. How far from here to heaven? Not very far, my friend, A single hearty step will all thy journey end. Though Christ a thousand times in Bethlehem be born, If he’s not born in thee, thy soul is all forlorn. Hold, there! Where runnest thou? Know, heaven is in thee. Seekest thou for God elsewhere, his face thou’lt never see. In all eternity, no tone can be so sweet, As where man’s heart with God in unison doth beat. W hate’er thou lovest, man, that too, become thou must, God, if thou lovest God, dust if thou lovest dust. Ah! would the heart but be a manger for the birth, God would once more become a child of earth. Immeasurable is the Highest, who but knows it? And yet a human heart can perfectly inclose it. — Translated from the German. THE GOSPEL OF LIFE W i l l i a m S. E l d r e d c e B R IE F survey of history shows that the Christ ideal came into the world at the period of the culmination of human power and glory, and the hour of its lowest spir­ itual ebb and deepest moral degradation. Nations fol­ low their ideals as flowers follow the sun. The gods of the world were lustful and vicious, appealing mainly to the passions that degrade. Deities were multiplied, and every known form of vice had its fostering god. Unnatural lusts and indulgences, murders and robberies, were practiced under the guise of worship. Seneca exclaimed: “How great now is the madness of men! They lisp abominable prayers in the ears of the gods, and if a man is found listening, they are silent. W hat a man ought not to hear, they do not blush to rehearse to god.” Hume said: Who can read the accounts of the ampitheatrical entertainments without horror? or who is surprised that the emperors should treat the people in the same manner that the people treated their inferiors? One s humanity is apt to renew the barbarous wish of Caligula, that the people had but one neck. A man could almost be pleased, at a single blow, to put an end to such a race of monsters.” Truly, the world was in sore need of some great leavening force that would be efficacious where legis­ lation, education, and theology had failed, and in his epistle to the Romans, Paul heralded that force as the gospel of Christ. Space forbids recounting the achievements of the Christ ideal, save in the most cursory manner, and then only as an earnest of the great victories which are transforming the destinies of the entire race through the all-compelling power of right thought. At its zenith, the Roman empire contained a popu­ lation of approximately 120,000,000, half of whom were slaves. Slavery continued in our country almost down to the present generation; its abolishment, and the freeing of 3,000,000 beings were made possible only through the Christ ideal. A little more than 200 years ago, a score of innocent beings were executed for witchcraft in Salem, Mass. But in the clear light of life, love, and truth, which the gospel of Christ has given to mankind, superstition is fast vanishing from the en­ tire world, and whole nations and continents have been lifted from savagery to civilization. In one state of our own land, 150 years ago, twenty crimes were thought worthy of the death penalty. Drunkenness was well nigh universal. The lottery was employed by the state, by the colleges, and by the churches as a means of raising money. But notwithstanding these shadows, the light of Truth has shone for us. Every president and every presidential possibility has followed the Christ ideal. Our governors and legislators, almost without excep­ tion, reverence the Man of Galilee. Nearly every offi­ cer in our army and our navy is a firm believer in the truths of Christianity, and many of them lead Christian lives. Tolerance is fast supplanting bigotry; woman has been emancipated; the Bible is the book of the masses, and Christian worship everywhere prevails. “Of his kingdom there shall be no end.” Every soul on the planet is feeling the upward drawing power of the Christ ideal. It is the light that shines in the darkness of the carnal mind. W e are not dismayed that material forces and psychic forces of evil are assert­ ing themselves in outward confusion. By wrong think­ ing, men have imbued sin, sickness, and death with seemingly great powers, and these powers are defiantly self-assertive. But to say that they are real, and hence permanent, is to deny the sure testimony of history, science, reason, intuition, and revelation. Were they real, not thus far along the path could the Ideal have led the nations. The gospel of Christ is preeminently, above ail other gospels, the gospel of life; not a life that is to come, but life that is. Jesus said: “If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.” He revealed man’s true being: “Call no man your father on the earth: for one is your Father, even he who is in heaven.” Looking forward to his own triumph over the grave, and the greater conquests which awaited his followers as they pressed on from spiritual infancy to full manhood, he said: “ He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater Works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father.” Little by little, death is receding. The concept of death is disappearing before the consciousness of life that is being held by indomitable individuals and by companies of individuals all over the world. These en­ lightened people refuse to see anything but life. To them the knowledge of life is the supreme knowledge, for without life there can be no love, no truth. They not only strive to live in the consciousness of present immortality, but they are becoming utterly weary of constructing and reconstructing new vehicles for the expression of life. With the indwelling Christ as their hope of glory, and with an understanding faith, they are following in the foosteps of the resurrected Re­ deemer, seeking even the mastery of physical death. “Transcendental and foolish!” some will exclaim. Let us not be too swift or too sure in our judgments in favor of death. As a carved stick bespoke the ap­ proaching land to Columbus, so today science is con­ firming intuition and revelation, in painstaking deduc­ tions which a few decades ago would have been laughed to scorn. The following, from some of the deepest thinkers the world has produced, merit respect­ ful consideration. Dr. Wm. A. Hammond, former surgeon general of the U. S. army, says: “There is no physiological reason why men should die.” Dr. Charles Minot, of the Harvard medical school, says: “Death is not a universal accompaniment of life. In many of the lower organisms, death occurs only as a result of accident, some external cause. Our existing science leads us therefore to the conception that natural death has been acquired during the evolution of living organisms. Old age, as we understand it, is a chronic disease, and not a normal phase of the vital cycle.” Professor Elie Metchnikoff, famous scientist of the Pasteur institute says: “Old age is an infectious, chronic disease.” Many scientists aver that old age is an infectious chronic disease. Professor F. C. S. Schiller, of Oxford, says: “The physiological mystery consists in the fact that the body, being a machine that has somehow learned to repair itself, should not continue to do so indefinitely. In the work, “How to Live,” by Irving Fisher and Eugene Lyman Fisk, this statement is made: "So far as science can reveal, there seems to be no principle limiting life. There are many good and bad reasons why men do die, but no underlying necessary reason why they must die.” Thus science and religion are working together, although possibly from different angles, to drive death back. W e suffer from ignorance and we die of knowledge. The stupid lobster, concerned only with its food, loses a claw in battle and promptly grows another, because it does not know any better. The gaudy parrot, a little bundle of feathers and noise, lives much longer than the average university graduate. The dull turtle lives 500 years or more, but the wise and the good die young. Truly, “the foolishness of God is wiser than men.” “Whether there be knowledge, it shall be done away.” When we cease to know death, death will no longer trail its slimy length over the world. If it were pos­ sible to wipe out every time-lock and to forget every birthday, fifty years would be added to our lives from the very start. Professor Shaler of Harvard, stoutly maintains that according to the prevailing ratio of ma­ terial maturity and decay, man should live to be at least 150 years old. The full average generation of the day does not reach one third of that. O Lord, Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold Wondrous things out of thy law. Approached over any of its many avenues of activity, the gospel of Christ leads up to the same ultimate goal of life. Because of the beautiful para­ ble of the good Samaritan, the world has been girdled with hospitals and asylums, homes for old and young, great organizations to care for the sick and wounded in war, regardless of which side they chance to be fighting on, and the cry of distress from every land reaches the responsive heart of Christian nations. Modern humani­ tarian ministries are unique in all history, and are the sweetest flowers of divinity that man has put forth. Those who have caught the true vision are working hard to destroy the hidden cause of misery in its mani­ fold aspects. Sometimes they are called indifferent to the distress of others, because they are not eager to help build bigger and bigger hospitals and asylums to allay the increase of suffering which each year wit­ nesses. But who are building the more truly, the more enduringly: those who expect increasing sickness and want, or those who seek to divert the mind of the race into such channels of right thinking that no doleful mon­ uments to wrong thinking will be needed ? Truth students know that not in the without, in the realm of effects, will be found that which the world has been vainly seeking through the ages. They know that within every one of us is the very source of all that is dear to the heart of man. Thus they work in the realm of mind, that marvelous mind in man which is conscious, subconscious, and superconscious in its operations. They know that the subconscious mind is the storehouse of the past and the present. They know that it is the untiring intelligence directing every operation of the body, fashioning it, renewing it, and building into it strength or weakness, health or sickness, life or death, without argument or protest, according to the pattern that is impressed upon it by the conscious and super­ conscious. They know that it invariably returns fruit after the kind of seed that is sown in it. Knowing this, Solomon warned: “Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life.” Through the false thinking and judgments of the carnal mind, the race has been reaping a sad harvest. “For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the spirit is life and peace.” When the conscious and sub­ conscious are brought into full harmony with the super­ conscious, which is one with the oversoul of the universe, and when the God-mind within man is made the super­ vising intelligence of his entire being, he no longer sows seeds that result in sorrow and death. The only reality to man, that which is permanently enduring, is his di­ vinity. By unifying himself with his own divinity, he becomes the perfect “image and likeness” of God. The Truth student builds, heals, and brings life and immor­ tality to light, by revealing man unto himself as eter­ nally one with Jesus Christ in the Father. The objections that Truth students themselves are often poor, that they get sick and die, corroborate the law of life. Overcoming consists not in theory or in intellectual wisdom, but in demonstrating spiritual one- w

ness with the Father. Moreover, Jesus Christ plainly taught: “Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.” Freed from the burden and the guilt of sin under the law of divine forgiveness, the genuine Truth student who is manifesting inharmony, may be clearing the ground of his life and surroundings from crops of evil for which he alone is responsible. He knows that “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” But he is not deceived by appearances, and he knows that he is now sowing seeds that will spring up into everlasting life: “For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.” He knows that the principle of life is eternally enduring, even should some broken and imperfect vehicle for its manifestation disappear. Thus he steadily pushes on toward “the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Scientists tell us that we have an entirely new body every eleven months. Truly the Father has been prodigal in his bounty in thus affording us unlimited op­ portunities to demonstrate his unfailing law of life. God is not cold and callous to the cry for help. Life, love, truth—these are the eternal verities of the divine triangle, separate only in our vision, but never in operation. He who sows seeds of love reaps har­ vests of love. In humanity’s one universal prayer, the great Master in two striking words forever established our relationship to God and one another—“Our Father”— my brother! Truth students understand the divine oneness of all; that every burden lifted lightens the load for all; every disease healed lessens its power over all; every day added to the life of one, adds some­ thing to the life of the entire race. To give is to live. Knowing this. Truth students follow in the footsteps of the great Way-shower, healing all manner of diseases in mind, body, and estate. Where, in the annals of history, or springing from any gospel, may be found an institution similar to Silent Unity? More than a thousand calls for help, for all manner of diseases and inharmony, come daily to Silent Unity from all parts of the universe, and are min­ istered to freely. Healing love reaches out from this prayer center to all the world, and through its ministra­ tions health, happiness, abundance, and life pour out their blessings on high and low, rich and poor alike. The message of life, broadcast from innumerable watch- towers of faith and love, is girdling the globe. “Watchman, what of the night?” How much of the night remains? The magnitude and the daring of the undertaking to defeat death almost overwhelm us at first. Surely some Calebs and Joshuas will press on before into the promised land— but how about the rank and file of the world? Are there any fruits of promise to encourage them? Under the combined impetus of the newer science and the spiritual teaching and practice of Truth, the expectation of life is increasing in a great degree. One of the most significant statements ever issued was recently put out by one of the greatest of life in­ surance companies. Their mortuary experts state that the expectation of life for white males above ten years of age, has increased four years during the past ten years. They know, for it is their business to know. If four years in ten are being added to life by the average run of folk, why should not Truth students, who are saturating the cells of their bodies with the consciousness of God-life, add forty years to a lifetime, or four thou­ sand years? The process is the same. Men today plan and expect to live longer, and because they plan and expect to live longer, they will live longer, and about as much longer as they plan for, providing they walk with Jesus Christ. Under the increasing stimulus of the gospel of life, he who does not add greatly unto the so-called span of life, is guilty of ignorantly or indo­ lently allowing the bark of his life to continue in the false race-conscious currents of old age and death. God never fails; with the Christ within, we need know noth­ ing but life. The gospel of Christ is the fairest jewel that has been bestowed upon the human family. It was con­ ceived in the heart of Infinity and given birth in the death-annulling life of the world’s Redeemer. Through­ out the centuries, its facets have been polished by the highest thought, the truest science, the finest art, the pur­ est education, the noblest sacrifices, and the tenderest and holiest love the world has known. Many are its facets, but turned at an angle they are, every one, lustrous with life. Death has no part in, and casts no shadow over, this jewel. From the stones by the way- side that were ready to shout praises to the passing Savior; from the changing water poured into firkins at his bidding; from the glad response of boisterous winds and waves to his word; from every parable and ser­ mon; from the palsied, the leprous, the blind, and the maimed, made clean and whole; from the forsaken bier of the widow’s son and the empty tomb of Lazarus, and from his own matchless triumph over the grave, there comes but one song, one glory: the song of love, the glory of life.

FAITH AND WORKS ARE JOINED W hat doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food, and one of you say unto them. Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit? Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.— Epistle of James. FACTS AND VIEWS CONCERNING THE BIBLE T heodosia D eW itt Schobert H E BIBLE did not fall from heaven as a ready-made book. It was written by men; men also have copied it. God has not been pleased to protect the text miracu­ lously from all corruption. The autographs inscribed upon perishable papyrus, and not preserved with special care, soon disappeared. Each copy brought into exist­ ence intentional and unintentional changes in the text. Even attempts to correct errors produced new mistakes.” — A Bible Standard Dictionary. The Bible is not the word of God, but it is a testi­ mony of the word. (See the first chapter of the Gos­ pel of St. John for light concerning the true W ord.) That the Bible is inspired and written for a purpose, we are certain, but the book is not the foundation of religion. Instead of religion’s coming from the Bible, the Bible has come out of the religious and spiritual na­ ture, understanding, and growth of man. “Men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.” Down through the ages, truths have been uttered by men, and in time these truths have been given place in our Bible. Side by side with these truths, we find human ideas. God never changes. But man changes; he evolves, and his evolution is most clearly shown in our Book of books. Any one who reads the Bible in the Spirit, will see the progression of thought revealed there, the ever higher and more complete knowledge of God and of the true way of living. Many men, prominent in the Old Testament, and even referred to as men of God, would not today be considered moral or spiritual examples. Think of Sol­ omon and David. They thought nothing of having many wives. Since their time, man has come to a higher standard of living. One wife is the standard, and the time is very near when the teaching of Jesus, as given in Matthew 5:28 and 22:30, will be the rule and not the exception. W e are learning that the resur­ rection takes place in our mortal bodies now, and by the resurrection our bodies are lifted up into spiritual likeness and preserved in that likeness. W e have learned that outwardly we must express and manifest the perfection of the Christ within. Elijah was a great man. Yet we could not follow the spirit of destruction that he expressed. He be­ lieved that God justified his destruction of the prophets of Baal. When the disciples of Jesus desired to carry out a similar plan of action, Jesus rebuked them and told them that they were in a wrong spirit to think of such a thing. God has not changed. Destructive thoughts and deeds are not right during one age and wrong during another. But man is progressing, and through Jesus Christ, man is constantly being given a clearer concept of God. The progress of man makes impossible the moral standards which prevailed in the less enlightened ages of the world. W e can no longer accept, as Truth, the Bible teach­ ing concerning the “wrath of God.” W e cannot think of God as repenting of something that he has created, and then destroying his work. Still, we find such thoughts running side by side with the most beautiful of the Old Testament teachings. Some of these Old Is- raelitish doctrines were carried over into the New Testa­ ment. These ideas can be interpreted only metaphysic­ ally and as pertaining to the overcoming life in the individual. W e know God to be pure Love, Life, and All- Good. In him is no evil, no wrath, no hatred, no death. In him there is nothing short of perfection. Can a logi- cal mind conceive of God at one time commanding his children to be loving, forgiving, and kind, and at an­ other time commanding them utterly to destroy men, women, and children? Is our God one who renders evil for evil, in the most cruel and heartless of ways by torturing his enemies forever in hell fire? Thank God, most men have grown beyond such heathenish beliefs, and those who are still ignorant will awaken before long. M an’s consciousness is becoming enlarged, and he can now conceive something of the meaning of form­ less, omnipresent Spirit-Mind. Instead of trying to bring God down to his level, enlightened man is seek­ ing to lift himself, through Christ, into the perfect, boundless good which he knows the Father to be. The Bible received its name “from the Greek Bibhos, the inner layers of the papyrus plant used in making the paper of which books, Bibhol, were manu­ factured. The plural, ra Bibhia, ‘the books,’ was ap­ plied to the Scriptures because of their supreme import­ ance. The Greek plural passed over into the Latin, as a singular biblia, whence the English word, ‘Bible.’ ” “The material in the Bible was composed at differ­ ent times during a period of more than 1,000 years. Much of the Old Testament writings, in the form of letters, bits of literature and manuscripts, was kept by private persons, or among the priests, and handed down from one generation to another. These manu­ scripts were recopied as the old copies wore out; parts were added at times, and other parts were taken away. After this had been going on for centuries, the writings belonging to a particular period of Israelitish history were edited by some spiritual man or group of men, and formed into a book. In the same way, books were formed concerning certain Jewish legendary characters, like Job, and books relating to individuals who had figured largely in the establishment of the Israelitish na­ tion ages before, or who had been of great spiritual benefit to the people. In time, these books were gath­ ered together, and came to be regarded as canonical— genuine, inspired, authoritative Scripture. In the forming of many of the books of the Old Testament, several different versions of the same history, prophecy, or of some certain phase of the law, were put together into one book. Since the writers differed in details, and the editors did not seem to pay much attention to these differences, the historical value of the books was decreased. This does not lessen the true import of the Scriptures. It shows that the Bible must be understood spiritually. The Bible is a book that teaches character and spiritual overcoming in the indi­ vidual, rather than outer history. The first seventeen books of the Bible are called the historical books of the Old Testament. The next five books, from Job to The Song of Solomon, are the poetical books. The five books from Isaiah to Daniel comprise the major prophets, and the last twelve books of the Old Testament are known as the minor prophets. With the exception of Daniel, Jonah, and Malachi, the prophetical books are believed to have been written from the words of the men whose names they bear. The authors of most of the historical books, and of part of the writings of the poetical books, are not known. The reason why many of the books of the Old Testa­ ment bear the name of a person is not because a person of that name wrote the book, but because one of that name is the chief figure in the narrative. Concerning the book of Daniel, we are told: “Whether Daniel de­ serves a place in the canon of Scripture does not depend either upon the personality of the author or the species of literature he may have chosen for his message, but upon the recognition of the book by the spiritual con­ sciousness of God’s people as containing a real message of permanent value.” The same may be said concern­ ing all the books of the Bible. “The Old Testament was the Bible of the Jews, in New Testament times, and it was the Scripture of Jesus and his Apostles.” “The essential religious truths of the Old Testament were the truths on which Jesus built in his work as the founder of Christianity,” and “the New Testament is the record of Jesus’ life and work.” “Jesus proclaimed a Gospel of which he himself was the incarnation. He impressed upon a chosen few . . . the fundamental truths of that Gospel . . . He im­ planted in their souls a knowledge of himself.” His fol­ lowers underwent “ a complete moral and spiritual transformation.” While “ as yet nothing was written of all this,” “deep into their hearts and memories his words and deeds penetrated, to be brought out and told and partially recorded in days to come.” The new testament writings “originated as special occasions demanded, each being called forth by some particular circumstance or reason affecting only a lim­ ited circle. This is true even of the Gospels. They all deal with living issues, and reflect the actual faith or knowledge of their writers.” “The first documents of Christianity were the Apos­ tolic letters, one from the Jewish-Christian church to scattered communities in Palestine and Syria (Epistle of James, c. 50 A. D .?), the others from Paul to the Thessalonians (c. 50-51 A. D .). Before the year 64, Paul had written all his Epistles (except the Pas­ torals).” The Pastorals are the two books of Tim­ othy and the book of Titus. “ It was in the decade from 60-70 that the Synoptic Gospel traditions took definite shape (the Logia and Mark both before 70, the Gospel of Matthew probably later). To the same decade the Epistle to the Hebrews belongs, also I Peter. To the next two decades (70-90) probably belong the later writings of the New Testament (Gos­ pel of Luke, Acts, II Peter, Jude, the Johannine literature). All these were scattered over a wide area, not at once brought together, the very existence of many being probably unknown outside a limited circle.” These writings gradually came to light, and it was some centuries later before the present New Testament canon was complete. In regard to the Old Testament: “W e do not know when the text came to be so carefully guarded that no more changes were possible,” nor can we say why so many persons think nothing can be added to the New Testament. Jesus did not hesitate to teach and practice Truth, even though in doing so he seemingly contradicted ideas expressed in the Scrip­ tures of his day. In the record of his Sermon on the Mount, we read: “Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you. Resist not him that is evil.” Again: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies.” Whenever any teach­ ing in the Scriptures or among the Jewish traditions did not harmonize with Truth, Jesus boldly declared the higher law of Spirit, regardless of apparent differ­ ences. Many religious doctrines of today do not accord with the life and instruction of Jesus Christ. But this must not hinder us from voicing the truth and living it, even if we should disregard some of the present forms of religion by so doing. For thirty-three years, Jesus lived in the flesh. During at least three years of that time, he taught and practiced Truth daily. His arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection occupied less than a week. Yet his death has become the foundation upon which prac­ tically the entire structure of Christianity is built, while little is realized of his life and what it means to man­ kind. Jesus’ death had its place in the redemption of man, but his life is the vital element in man’s sal­ vation. His death is emphasized too much by the churches, and his life is given too little attention. The living truths that Jesus taught and demonstrated are what we must accept and practice, if we are to follow him. The present culture and happiness of humanity would be much finer and greater if, instead of the idea of types and ceremonies and of bloody sacrifice, the life of Jesus Christ, with its example, inspiration, and consciousness of love, had been adopted as the standard of man’s conduct and religion. Ceremonies and sacrifices surely belong to unenlightened days, and not to us as “sons of the Most High.” Jesus never intimated that the revelation of Truth which he brought to light, and which has been so imperfectly comprehended by man, should be the last inspiration to be given to the race. Even now the Holy Spirit is inspiring many by leading them into a more complete understanding of the real teaching of the Christ. In the near future, no doubt, all the un­ printed truths which Jesus taught his disciples, as well as the things he could not tell them then, will be re­ vealed. These truths may be put into writing, and in time, may be added to the Bible. They will, no doubt, change the standards and practices of individuals- and of nations. The religious wars of the race in all ages; the sufferings and sorrows induced by sectarian differences; the “hardness” in religious teachings and persons, even to the zealous holiness, man’s ready threat of hell fire for every one who differs from him in matters pertain­ ing to salvation, come from the belief in God as one who punishes and destroys. Therefore, the old belief in God as a god of wrath must be cleared entirely out of the consciousness of man. Man must cease to accept any religious teachings that advocate the thought of destruction or of retaliation for evil. Man must accept the example of Christ’s life as his standard of behavior; he must accept Jesus’ teachings concerning God. Then, in regard to the Bible, man will under­ stand how “the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.” He will realize that while the outer history and teach­ ing of the Bible show the progress of the children of God as they grow in understanding and learn to ex­ press him more completely, yet in order to receive the full value of the Bible teaching in his own life, the truths contained therein must be spiritually discerned.

GIVE AND LIVE Imagine the rose saying to itself: “I cannot afford to give away my beauty and sweetness; I must keep them for myself; I will roll up my petals without my fragrance.” But behold: The moment the rose tries to store up its colors and fragrance and withhold them from others, they vanish. They do not exist in the unopened bud. Only when the rose begins to open itself, to give its sweetness and its life to others, are its beauty and fragrance developed. So human selfishness defeats its own ends. He who refuses to give himself to others, who closes the petals of his charity, and holds the fragrance of his sympathy and love, finds that he loses the very things he tries to keep. His finer nature becomes atro­ phied. . . . If you refuse to give, you will soon cease to enjoy that which you have; refuse to love, and you lose the power to love and to be loved; withhold your affections, and you become a moral paralytic. The moment you open wider the door of your life, and, like the rose, send out without stint your fragrance and beauty, you let the sunshine of life into your own soul.—Selected.

A heart free from care is better than a full purse.— Proverbs of Arabia. CREATION AND RE-CREATION Chapter II

THE FIRMAMENT E. V. I n g r a h a m N T A K IN G up the second chapter, or step, it should be remembered that light is eternally progressive, and therefore the mind should be kept open to receive more and more of it. The first step has but liberated in the consciousness an ever increasing radiance which un­ folds daily, revealing sufficient knowledge for each day s tasks and giving an understanding of every situation as it arises. Light, once admitted to the consciousness, is a leaven which constantly grows, multiplies, and expands until it becomes an all-penetrating radiance, illuminating one’s entire being. W e shall rely upon this light for guidance in our efforts to bring into manifes­ tation our new heaven and new earth. As we progress let us constantly be mindful of the fact that we need more of light, for it alone can make plain the way which leads to the goal of our aspirations. The first command which went forth upon the second day of God’s creation was: “Let there be a firmament.” The firmament has its mental corre­ spondence, though it is not quite as apparent as the mental correspondence of light. The Scriptures de­ scribe it as that which divides the waters from the waters. “And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament.” It is a common thing to compare thought to water. “The sea of thought,” is an expression familiar to every one. Here, then, is the first clue to the mental signifi- cance of the firmament. It is that which divides thought of a low degree (under the firmament) from thought of a high degree (above the firmament). W e are accus­ tomed to think of the firmament as that which divides the earth from the heavens. Webster defines it as the arch of the sky. In other words, the firmament can be described as that which divides the formed from the un­ formed, the relative from the absolute, the limited from the limitless. There is, however, another way of looking at this matter of the firmament, for any line of division is also a point of union. W e therefore wish to consider the firmament as that which unifies the limited with the lim­ itless, the relative with the absolute. The moment that the limited becomes unified with the limitless, it too be­ comes limitless. The world by itself seems a limited thing, but when viewed in connection with the universe, it becomes an integral part of the infinite. Our great sea of thought is evolved from the two apparent extremes of the universe: one phase based upon the world with its apparent limitations, and the other phase based upon the universe with its infinite spaces. These two phases of thought savor of the nature of the source from which they come, and faith bridges the gulf between them. Faith is the firmament of mind which unifies that great realm of everyday ideas with those great ideals to which we constantly aspire. While in the very first step of our re-creation, light brings us the realization that we are one with the In­ finite, yet it remains for faith to make the actual at- one-ment with the Infinite. To perceive mentally our oneness with God is good, but really to believe and to feel that this oneness exists is the next step toward ful­ fillment in our consciousness. The work of this lesson then, is to develop as clear a knowledge of faith as is possible. Faith is more than a belief in certain prescribed doc­ trines of the churches. One may profess certain things and subscribe to certain beliefs, which have no definite bearing upon his active life. Faith is more dynamic than belief, and is always operative in man’s mind to some degree, even though he may not stop to reckon with it. Faith is a means to an end, therefore it is not a quality of the great Divine Mind of the universe, as that mind is omniscience. Knowledge is the result of faith. “Faith ripens into knowledge.” But faith is not de­ stroyed in knowing; it is expanded or fulfilled in know­ ing. God is the absolute, the embodiment of all wis­ dom, life, and substance, and faith is that faculty in the mind of man by which he unfolds into the comprehen­ sion of the absolute. Faith precedes each activity of man, and is also involved in the act itself. Action produces results, and because of the proof in results, faith becomes active in greater degrees. The knowledge resulting from a proved principle always becomes the basis of a greater faith. Therefore, faith is both a leading faculty in man’s attainment and a working force in bringing about that attainment. To understand the psychology and the potent power of this wonderful faculty, faith, is to be possessed of one of the greatest secrets of the successes and failures of the race. Truly, “According to your faith be it done unto you,” is an unalterable law in the working out of all affairs and conditions in the life of man. Faith is developed in consciousness by first giving our attention to a thing, an impulse, or an idea. If it makes an impression upon us, we are likely to give it our consideration. After contemplating it for a time, we begin to think rather definitely about it. No sooner does it demand our thought than we automatically have some degree of faith in it as true or untrue. As we continue to watch, our belief in the power of the idea, the impulse or thing, increases until it seems inevitable that it will be fulfilled, sometimes even in spite of our desires. Herein can readily be seen the method by which many men meet failure in business. Apparently every­ thing may be going smoothly, and then some idea suggesting failure, from one cause or another, may pre­ sent itself. At first this may not make much impression; but it comes again and again, until it develops into an all-absorbing idea, seeming so much greater than the possibility of continued success that failure becomes in­ evitable. Faith in success has given way to faith in failure, and the man is carried on contrary to his desire. Thoughts of failure begin to rule his conduct and ul­ timately failure results openly. The same law of cause and effect operates in every phase of life. That which demands our attention develops into faith, and faith into action, and action into results. Constructive faith demands continual growth. When faith ceases, or when one reaches that degree of attainment equal to his faith, that moment the ma­ chinery of progress is reversed; that moment the individ­ ual inevitably begins to contemplate decline, and decline he will. When faith does not see beyond the present stage in life, the man cannot rise above that level, be­ cause there is nothing to lead him on. As long as one is growing, as long as one is unfolding, just that long he is living. After that, life is not life, but reflex ex­ istence. Perhaps the most frequently quoted statement in regard to faith is that of Paul’s, as given in the King James version: “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” In the American Revised edition it is given: “Faith is assurance of things hoped for, a conviction of things not seen.” These two translations, when seen in their true light. give us excellent understanding of the real nature of this very important activity of mind. However, in a logical consideration of this subject of faith, it will be seen that we must reverse the state­ ment, as nothing ever becomes substantial to the indi­ vidual except in the face of some evidence, and con­ viction is always preceded by some sort of assurance. Logically stated, then, this axiom of faith should be: Faith is the evidence (or assurance) of things not seen, the substance (or conviction) of things hoped for. Right perspective is one of the first laws of success. Obedience to this important law in its right relation­ ship, will go a long way toward insuring success in our undertakings. W hat does faith, as the evidence of things unseen, mean to us? In explanation we might say that there are at this moment many things in our lives which were, at one time, entirely unforeseen. Yet the beginning of these things was doubtless in a mere desire, or in some­ thing which attracted our attention. Light will come to us if we follow the steps in connection with the de­ velopment and the working out of these things in our lives. First, we may have had a period of restless un­ certainty, indefiniteness or even despondency; we did not know just what to do, and were not able to account for our feelings. Shortly after this, we became conscious of the fact that we wanted something, but did not know just what it was. Later, perhaps days or even weeks later, we felt a desire for some definite thing or condi­ tion. This desire readily ripened into hope, and hope into the faith that the desired thing or condition would ultimately be brought forth into manifestation. This development from the period of vague indefiniteness, or restlessness, to a fully developed conviction, is of the evidence side of faith. Our darkest despondency is but the unformed prophecy of hopes yet unborn and should in itself be a period of hopefulness. Did not God’s creation begin when “the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep” ? Yet out of that darkness he brought forth a universe. Why cannot we discover, in our dark moments, the incentive for a new creation in our lives? If we can realize that our moments of darkness and despondency are but periods when a new ideal is coming forth, we can avoid the depression of these periods. Our hearts and minds will be filled with interest and anticipation as we look toward the revelation which the darkness holds for us. This time is but the shadow of the holy hill of the Lord, or the first sign of a messenger bringing to our con­ sciousness the knowledge of our next step in spiritual progress. In adjusting oneself to the working out of this prin­ ciple in its highest degree, it is well to associate each impulse with the highest possible standards. Such a realization as: “My life is now established according to the divine order of God, and only righteous ideals can come into my mind and be expressed in my life,” in­ volves one of the most practical tests of one’s faith. If one entertains the foregoing ideal until he really be­ lieves it to be true, the ideal becomes absolutely true, and one’s life is governed only by the working out of the divine plan. All this, however, belongs to the purely visionary, or “evidence” phase of faith. People who live con­ tinually in this phase of faith are called dreamers, and are never practical. Carlyle says: “Conviction is use­ less until converted into action.” Faith finds its fruition in action. It is in action that we find faith as substance, or as a builder of our desires and con­ victions into expressed realities. Some people fail to understand faith as substance, because they try to associate it with that quality of being which has the capacity of form, that invisible substance of Spirit which comes into manifestation as flesh, or what is generally called matter. All visible matter is the substance of Spirit formed according to one idea or another, but it has nothing to do with faith except that faith was the means by which sub­ stance was brought forth in its present form. Our faith and action in accordance w’ith limited ideas have resulted in limited manifestations, and it is by faith and action in accordance with spiritual ideals that the new heaven and the new earth, void of limitation, will be brought into expression. Substance means that which “stands under.” In the light of the foregoing explanation, it readily will be seen that faith is a faculty which stands under the formed substance, both as a forming element and as a coherent force which holds it in its present form. Did you ever notice how rapidly anything goes to pieces when people lose faith in it? If so, it can be understood readily just how faith is a binding force in sustaining organized life. One of the most striking illustrations of the prac­ tical application of faith is to be observed in study­ ing the gambler. Can you not see, as the cards are being shuffled, a hope arising in him that he will draw a winning hand? As the cards are dealt, that hope grows to a stronger and stronger desire, and that de­ sire reaches its height as he discards certain ones and is dealt more from the pack. Each card that is added to his hand presents certain evidence as to his possibili­ ties in the game, and this evidence accumulates until after the final drawing. He then studies his evidence very carefully and therefrom determines his plan of action. If the evidence is favorable, he proceeds to play; if unfavorable, he waits until another time. If he has faith in the hand he holds, he will follow up his conviction by definite action until the hand has proved exactly what it is worth. W e all have faith in the principles of Truth, but this question naturally confronts us: Have we faith enough, in face of the facts presented and sanctioned by our own inner feelings, to act upon it? Faith with­ out works is void, and he who would realize his ideals in life must learn to carry out in his daily con­ duct those ideals which harmonize with his desire. One writer has said: “ If you want to know God, act as though God were.” He who lives as though he were in the presence of God, is sooner or later re­ warded by the realization of the wonderful benefits derived therefrom. As our hopes, desires, and faiths find response within us to the degree that we act upon them, it is only a short time until the hour of fulfillment arrives. To illustrate this point, the following incident may serve to make the idea more clear: A young man student in a certain university was called upon to take part in a class play. Although he was considered a model young man, he was assigned the part of the villain. He put himself into this character so thor­ oughly that it left a lasting impression upon him. He was completely changed, eventually becoming a villain in reality. If the law operated destructively in the life of this young man it should operate constructively in our lives, but in order that this be fulfilled, action is required. The ideals which we seek to have fulfilled in our lives must be lived, expressed, and given flesh and bone, to incarnate in and to work through. “All the world’s a stage,” said Shakespeare. This is literally true, and each one of us plays many parts. As babes we were given names. Our parents and our teachers had certain ideas as to how we should enact our little part in the life drama. Our friends and our neighbors had other ideas, and they taught us many lines which do not harmonize with the true character which we were destined to play, and which we are always striving in one way or another to por­ tray. Somewhere within this part which we feel drawn to express, is the great divine ideal impressed upon us in the beginning. If we will open our minds to the message which the ideal seeks to reveal to us, then follow out in action the ideals revealed, we will have the reward of faith-fullness, and find these ideals liter­ ally expressed in our flesh. Let us make strong the firmament of our mind by faithful application of the following or similar reali­ zations : M y mind is open to the message of Truth which my inner faith Would reveal. I have absolute faith in my divine self as revealed through my highest desires. The creative power of Cod works with me toward the fulfillment of these desires. M y faith ripens daily into the absolute knowledge that I am the free and whole son of Cod, and I live in a manner entirely worthy of my divine heritage. (The third article in a series of seven will appear in March Unity.)

GOD'S PLAN FOR DISARMAMENT Many nations shall go and say. Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths . . . and he will judge between many peoples, and will decide concerning strong nations afar off: and they shall beat their swords into ploughsha-res, and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig-tree; and none shall make them afraid: for the mouth of Jehovah of hosts hath spoken it.—Micah. HARMONY IN THE MIND MAKES HARMONY IN THE HOME A lice L. Ruth O U R face certainly radiates satisfaction this morning, Mrs. Willing,” said Mrs. Ran­ som, as she seated her caller in a vine- __ shaded corner of her roomy side porch. ‘Thank you, Mrs. Ransom,” replied Mrs. Willing. “ I have been thinking, as I walked over, of the great transformation which truth has wrought in my home. Many things that once kept me under a constant strain, have ceased to annoy me, and others have disappeared. The boys no longer embarrass me in the presence of company. The idea of the Omnipresence has im­ pressed them deeply. They have gained a self-respect, and a respect for people and things, that seemed quite lacking in them. W e have all had many struggles. Often I have closed my lips in prayer until I could speak calmly. I learned that taking five or ten minutes a day, at whatever time seemed convenient, to deny, to affirm, and to meditate, was not sufficient; but the discouragements and failures became an incentive for greater concentration. “Over and over, I affirmed; I seek first the kingdom of Cod and his righteousness. I declared repeatedly: Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteous­ ness, for they shall be filled. “Then I resolved to have my silence at a regular time. The children, except May and Jack, are at school at the time decided upon. I give them something for their amusement, silently put them in God’s protection, and withdraw. These half-hour periods of concentra­ tion bring me love and peace and a gentleness of feeling for all, even when I see their mistakes. “The children, too, have grown more loving. Yes­ terday, May sat in her little rocker, softly saying to herself: ‘Love, love, love.’ Presently she arose and went out, saying: ‘I can love Jack, if he did spill my goldfish.’ With great thankfulness, I saw vividly the new spirit of my home. “The girls no longer try to evade their work. Cora has had much to overcome. She has artistic taste and temperament; music, flowers, pictures, and pretty clothes are her delight. Vera and Della love these things too, but they claim that such tastes are no excuse for in­ dolence. For some time, Cora protested bitterly, and sometimes tearfully, against washing dishes or cleaning vegetables. One day she said that she would be glad to do the upstairs work if she could be released from the kitchen. Vera immediately said: ‘If mother is willing. I’ll do all your work in the kitchen and more, and you may have the upstairs for yours.’ I consented, glad in­ deed to note Vera’s amiable concession. Once Vera would have said: ‘Yes, you’d like to get upstairs, out of sight, and read until the dishes are washed.’ “Cora surprises me with the energy, order, and cleanliness which she brings to bear upon those rooms. The covers are drawn smoothly over the beds; toilet articles are removed from dresser tops and placed neatly in convenient drawers or boxes; mirrors are polished; no clothing is hung over the chairs, and no shoes are pushed under the bed, and the sweeping and the dusting are done thoroughly. For many weeks, now, Cora has been doing this work faithfully as unto the Lord. “I have learned that much of the inharmony of my home was due to my own inefficiency and lack of fore- thought. Parents must manage their children or their children will manage them. I could not allow my girls to run out for a game, a chat, or a frolic while in the midst of their work, and maintain the order for which we were striving. Their sports had to be re­ duced to a system. I tried several plans, but the one that worked best through the long summer vacation, was to let them have the evenings, from 7 :30 to 10:00, to go out or to have company, and three afternoons each week, from 2:30 until 5:00. I always knew where they went, and who their companions were, and encouraged them in having their company at home. They some­ times went out on other afternoons when there was no special work to be done; but the duties that promoted the comfort of the family were held to be of first importance. This established a self-discipline and a feeling of re­ sponsibility. “ It is a good thing to put a time limit on children’s sports. The regrettable incident usually occurs after it is time to go home. The 10 o’clock limit has worked well. Some mothers who haven’t courage to insist upon it in their own homes, are glad to have their young folk entertained at our house, because they can be sure that their children will come home at a reasonable hour. There is no lack of hospitality, the girls and boys know that they are welcome until 10 o’clock, and my girls have every evening to enjoy, without overtaxing their strength, and without infringing upon the demands of the next day.” “ I am glad that you are seeing the rewards of your persistent effort, Mrs. Willing,” said Mrs. Ransom. “W hat was the most helpful factor in bringing about such happy results?” “To give it briefly, Mrs. Ransom, the silence was the real solution. There I gained inspiration, courage, and mastery. I saw my own weak points: I had been starting my days without a plan, and calling the children to assist here and there as the need came. But the children were busy with their own plans, and they objected to being disturbed; sometimes they were not to be found when the need was greatest. I worked and fretted myself to exhaustion every day, and no one seemed to care. The silence brought wisdom and poise; I learned to let some things go and to direct others, firmly and lovingly; to work for God, or Good, rather than to please my family. In doing this, I am serving my family better than ever before.” The End. OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM A baby’s feet, like sea shells pink. Might tempt, should heaven see meet, An angel’s lips to kiss, we think, A baby’s feet.

No flower bells that expand and shrink Gleam half so heavenly sweet As shine on life’s untrodden brink, A baby’s feet.

A baby’s hands, like rosebuds furl’d. Whence yet no leaf expands. Ope if you touch, though close upcurl’d, A baby’s hands.

No rosebuds yet by dawn impearl’d Match, even in loveliest lands, The sweetest flowers in all the world— A baby’s hands.

A baby’s eyes, ere speech begin, Ere lips learn words or sighs. Bless all things bright enough to win A baby’s eyes. — Charles Algernon Swinburne TALKS WITH BETTY AND BOB Love—Part One C lara English A N Y people think of love simply as a sentiment or emotion—something they feel. It is that, and it is much more than that. Love is a force—the greatest force in the world. Indeed, it is the one force of the universe, manifesting in many different ways and called by many different names. Force runs our motor cars, our railroad trains, boats—all kinds of machinery that perform our work. Electricity is a form of force which we are learning to use in marvelous ways. Gravitation is still another form. Thought, we are finding out, is a still higher form of force, more subtle, more powerful. All these so-called forces are in reality varying aspects of the one omnipresent energy, which, in its true nature, is spiritual. To understand this we must go back to the fun­ damental principle of being. W hat is this principle? It is oneness; the unity of all things, seen and unseen; the starting point in our study of Truth. On that basis only can we get at the meaning of things. Love is the principle of unity in action. The love feeling you have toward Mother and Father, for ex­ ample, is due to that something (force) which binds us together, that force which holds all things in a mighty grasp— a grasp that never lets go. Love of country—how powerful it is! For an ideal such as patriotism, or religion, men often give everything that they have, even their lives. Much of history is a record of the impelling power of this mighty force. The same law, the spirit of oneness in action, operates throughout the universe, from solar systems to atoms. Your school work in chemistry, Betty, helps you to un­ derstand this. Yes, you call it chemical affinity. For example, it is this law which brings together two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen to form a molecule of water. In the realm of mind and soul, also, love, by one name or another, is the moving Spirit. Love is God expressing—pressing out—in creation. W e may not understand it, but we cannot get away from it. Now, I know you are wondering why, since love rules the universe, happiness and harmony are not every­ where. W hat is the explanation of the unhappiness and inharmony which we see all around us? If God is Love, and if he is all-powerful, why does he permit evil? Those are fair questions; they puzzle older heads than yours. The very things which we call evil, prove the law of love. To illustrate: You know that the science of music is based upon the principles of harmony. So is the science of mathematics. You know, too, that in order to express harmony on a musical instrument, or in the solution of a problem in numbers, you must ob­ serve certain rules. If you fail to follow the principle or fail to obey the law of music or mathematics, what is the result ? You make mistakes; you produce discord on your instrument; you get a wrong answer to your problem. Is the principle to blame? Or the law? Of course not. Your own ignorance, or negligence, brings about the imperfect result. Similarly, the discords, the unpleasant conditions in ourselves and in the world about us, are results of our failure to work out our problems according to fun­ damental principles. They prove that we are not faith­ fully and intelligently applying the law of being. Our miseries and misfortunes remind us that we are making mistakes. They are warnings of danger. By means of them, love—the law—is saying in thunderous tones: “Stop! Look! Listen!” By means of them, the loving Father is calling us back to himself. W hat men have called the “wrath of God” is in reality the love of God. The apostle Paul says that the law is our teacher, the schoolmaster. W e are slow to learn, and often the schoolmaster must use harsh measures to lead us to a knowledge of God and of ourselves.

A PRAYER FOR EVENING M a r y S. F l i n t Dear loving Father: As the evening shadows gather, we thank thee for the mercies of the day now ended. W e gratefully acknowledge thy power and thy love, which have continually surrounded us. As the curtain of night falls, we are wrapped more tenderly in the folds of thy protecting care. Shut in with thee, we feel within our souls the great throbbing heart of the all- wise Father God, who never leaves or forsakes his chil­ dren. Our spirits are refreshed and strengthened by the peace of God, which passes all understanding. In his name. Amen. ~ r H u g h e s Y o u n g b l o o d Out from the matrix of life I sprang. My substance was known to the Mind which gives. Each perfect gift to the child of his love In whom it has being and moves and lives.

God tho’t, and I was. He saw I was good— A perfect idea of his wisdom and plan. I ne’er can depart from the law which has stood Unwav’ring in love and protection to man.

A house is no home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as for the body.—Selected. Ah! how good a school is the school of home.— Anatole France. in s p ir e d by t h e s p ir it o f t r u t h Silent Unity represents the healing department of the Unity School, and it ministers unto those needing help, without seeing them personally. Jesus Christ spoke the word and healed the centurion’s servant and others. • We are glad to help all who have faith in the power of God. Physical, financial, mental, and spiritual diffi­ culties can be overcome. Even though everything else may have failed, we will take your case. With God all things are possible. Silent Unity will pray for you, and instruct you how to pray to the Father in secret, and the Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. The expenses of the Silent Unity work are met entirely by the freewill offerings of those to whom we min­ ister. “Give, and it shall be given unto you, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over. All letters are strictly confidential. In writing Silent Unity for help, be sure to give your full name and address. UNITY SCHOOL OF CHRISTIANITY Silent U nity D epartment Tenth and Tracy, Kansas City, Mo. HEALING THOUGHT

February 20 to March 20. THE PURE SUBSTANCE AND LIFE OF SPIRIT ARE NOW CLEANSING AND RENEWING SOUL AND BODY, AND I AM HEALED. PROSPERITY THOUGHT

February 20 to March 20. I HAVE UNBOUNDED FAITH IN OMNIPRESENT SPIRITUAL SUBSTANCE, NOW INCREAS­ ING AND MULTIPLYING AT MY WORD OF PLENTY! PLENTY! PLENTY!

£ 2 HEALTH The pure substance and life of Spirit are i j norv cleansing and renewing soul and bod]), i ( and I am healed. Purity of body has its j j source in the purity of Spirit. It is called in i | Scripture, the “Lamb of God.” “These are j | they that come out of the great tribulation, and j | they washed their robes, and made them white | | in the blood of the Lamb.” j j When we lay hold of ever present purifying j | life and substance and start their transforming | j power working in mind and body, we not only | jj gain health, but that mystical process called j j regeneration, begins. Jesus fulfilled the law of j j regeneration and was restored to his immortal \ jj body. This is the “Lord’s body,” which we all \ j shall discern and have as our eternal habitation ( j when Christ is formed in us. j PROSPERITY 1 have unbounded faith in omnipresent spir­ itual substance, norv increasing and multiplying | at my word of plenty! plenty! plenty! The i substance invisible takes any form your thought 1 of faith molds for it. Do not limit it as to J quality or capacity. Quicken and enlarge the j substance idea and the substance manifestation, j g with your often repeated thought and word of 2 multiplication and increase within and without. J 2 Active faith in the substance invisible will make i 2 that substance visible. Do not ask or wait for an understanding of i 1 the law by which this is accomplished, but ex- 2 j ercise your word of faith, and the understanding J 2 will follow. f ! LIKENESS I have a little child— a son. And I imagine he Is something like the little boy Christ used to be.

He waits on me so lovingly. With earnest eyes and sweet; So willing and so eager are His hands and feet.

I think the little Lord was glad To serve his mother so. And down the streets of Nazareth On errands go.

And when my son has grown a man Of strength and courtesy, O Jesus, may he then as now Resemble thee. — Anna B. Payne; Good Housekeeping.

Pain, which is the feeling of our finiteness, is not a fixture in our life. It is not an end in itself, as joy is. To meet with it is to know that it has no true part in the permanence of creation. From joy are born all crea­ tures, by joy they are sustained, towards joy they progress, and unto joy they enter.— Sadhana Tagore.

A child’s kiss Set on thy sighing lips, shall make thee glad; A poor man served by thee, shall make thee rich; A sick man helped by thee, shall make thee strong; Thou shalt be served thyself by every sense Of service which thou renderest. — Elizabeth Barrett Browning. MOTHERHOOD DEPARTMENT THE NEWBORN F T E R the months of preparation and antici­ pation have been fulfilled, the miracle of birth takes place in the home. It is a joyful and yet an awesome oc­ casion, for life has again stepped from the invisible side to the visible side of being. That which we had known only by spiritual perception now has taken on the conditions which the senses can recognize, and another soul has entered upon the pathway of in­ carnation. Mystery enshrouds the newborn. The condition of the soul of the babe must be a guide to our acts in re­ lation to its first years in this zone of life. The child may be an old soul, as we designate those who have attained wisdom in the past. It may be a new soul— one just beginning the experiences of incarnation. But whatever the development may be, the home must make for the soul that has entered it, the best conditions pos­ sible, to the end that the newborn may begin this stage of his journey with the best equipment that our wisdom can provide. There must be a tender love which rejoices to ex­ press itself in caring for the little, helpless one; there must be a sustained love to meet the needs produced by physical growth and the changes incident to that growth. There must be a patient love to bear with childish whims and fancies, to recognize in them the fickle choices of immature desires and the changing visions of an untrained imagination. There must be a sympathetic love, to keep wise and vigilant companion­ ship with youthful heedlessness, knowing it to be lack of judgment; a love that molds without distorting the genius of the soul in training. Parenthood entails giving, watchfulness, and prayer. It entails the best counselings the parent can receive from divine wisdom. It entails even sacrifice, if we will so name exchange of selfish ease for selfless devotion to a better, a more Christlike humanity. But the sacrifice is made joyfully. No woman who has evolved to genuine motherhood will think her life thwarted or pinched when she has brought to a pure and noble manhood the son to whom she has given years of patient, prayerful training. No man who has evolved to genuine fatherhood will sigh for selfish joys foregone in his living and working to make a purer so­ ciety for his little girl grown to womanhood. H e will feel in her better environment more than a recompense for what he might have had but chose not to have that he might make the world better than he found it. In all that the genuine mother and the genuine father give to the child, the gift is made gladly, without reser­ vation. It is made as to the God of life, and he, as the Father of all, bestows a threefold portion of himself for whatever of himself any one passes on to another or to the race. The very best that the mother and the father can give, the wisest setting that the home can furnish, is de­ manded by the God of life for the newborn of his own. Let not those aspire to the sacred offices of parenthood who are unwilling to give their all to the perfecting of what they have undertaken. For this world is God’s world, and they who bring souls hither must satisfy all obligations that parenthood entails.

Milwaukee, fVis.— I thank God and Unity for the help I received during confinement. I was only a half hour in labor, and was not in great pain. I have a lovely son; he weighs ten and one half pounds and is doing wonderfully. Please accept my love offering, and discontinue prayers. You may print this and use my name and address.—Mrs. Frank Mahringer, 1193 Island ave. OUR PAGE OF BLESSINGS “Before tkou eatest pause and raise Thy thoughts to heaven in grateful praise."

THE WORD IS FOOD And the tempter came and said unto him. If thou art the Son of God, command that these stones become bread. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.—Matthew's Narrative.

W e give Thee thanks, O Lord! Not for the palaces that wealth has grown, Where ease is worshiped, duty dimly known. And pleasure leads her dance the flowery way; But for the quiet homes where love is queen. And life is more than baubles, touched and seen, And old folks thank us, and dear children play; For these, O Lord, our thanks! — Robert Bridges. Dear Lord, we thank thee for the knowledge that every blessing of life is ours. Increase in us the con­ sciousness that thou art with us as the very presence of whatever we may need. Amen. W e thank thee. Father, for this, thy symbol of living substance. Let it renew, rebuild, and nourish thy holy temple.—E. H. Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, and bless that which thou hast prepared for us.-—L. W . Bless us, O Lord, with these thy gifts, which we are about to receive through thy presence.— C. P. W e praise thee for thy unfailing love, filling our lives with showers of blessings.—E. H. SUND^f LESSONS

L e s s o n 8, F e b r u a r y 25, 1923. Unity Subject—SPIRITUAL INCREASE OF POTENTIAL CAPACITIES. International Subject—THE PARABLE OF THE POUNDS.—Luke 19:11-26. 1 1. And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was im­ mediately to appear. 12. He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to re- turn. 1 3. And he called ten servants of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said unto them. Trade ye herewith till I come. 1 4. But his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying. We will not that this man reign over us. 15. And it came to pass, when he was come back again, having received the kingdom, that he commanded these servants, unto whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by trading. 1 6. And the first came before him, saying. Lord, thy pound hath made ten pounds more. 17. And he said unto him. Well done, thou good servant: because thou wast found faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. 18. And the second came, saying, Thy pound, Lord, hath made five pounds. 19. And he said unto him also. Be thou also over five cities. 20. And another came, saying. Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I kept laid up in a napkin: 21. For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow. 22. He saith unto him. Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I am an austere man, taking up that which I laid not down, and reaping that which I did not sow; 23. Then wherefore gavest thou not my money into the bank, and I at my coming should have required it with interest? 24. And he said unto them that stood by. Take away from him the pound, and give it unto him that hath the ten pounds. 25. And they said unto him. Lord, he hath ten pounds. 26. I say unto you, that unto every one that hath shall be given; but from him that hath not, even that which he hath shall be taken away from him. Golden Text —He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.—Luke 16:10. Silent Prayer —I am faithful in using my Cod- given faculties, and my consciousness of Truth increases daily. Jesus had taught that the kingdom of God would not come in a form whereby it could be observed ex­ ternally; that men should not look here or there in the outer for it, because it is within. But the old established religious thoughts that belong solely to the intellectual consciousness, the Pharisees, cannot comprehend the inner overcoming and that establishing of the Truth in consciousness which causes one to become aware of the kingdom. As soon as one attains a certain degree of intellectual understanding of Truth, he be­ comes self-righteous, Pharisaical; he is inclined to think that he has all the Truth and should demonstrate at once the fullness of the kingdom in his outer life. But he must learn to use aright the beginning of Truth that has been revealed to him, that he may become worthy of a place in the kingdom. And so we have the parable given in this lesson. The parable is very similar to the parable of the talents, given in Matthew 25:14-30. In today’s les­ son, Divine Mind is portrayed as a nobleman who gave ten pounds to his ten servants, and “went into a far country, to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.” Weymouth’s “New Testament in Modern Speech,” translates the last clause of the foregoing text thus, “to obtain the rank of king, and to return.” In reality Divine Mind always has been the one ruler of the universe and man, but man in mortal conscious­ ness has not known this. Therefore, the sovereignty of the Great King must be established; the consciousness of man must learn to respond wholly to the will of God. This lesson shows how the soul increases its capacity to know Divine Mind. W e are the offspring of Divine Mind, and we must come into conscious oneness with it. Involved in us is the capacity to evolve, or to bring forth divinity. Ten refers to the expression of the senses in man. There are five senses; each sense has two avenues of expression. The ten avenues symbolized are the ten servants to whom the pounds are given. The pounds symbolize capacities, which we can increase. In regeneration Truth is made clear to the indi­ vidual, and he learns the law of mind increase. He learns that all of his avenues of expression and all of his capacity are fundamentally spiritual. The “in­ crease” comes through the realization of spiritual ca­ pacity and reality of the causes. The development of perception, comprehension, discrimination, judgment, and intuition, or soul-consciousness, is the multiplication of the pounds (senses) which was commended by the Lord. As the pounds (capacities of mind) are in­ creased, dominion is gained over more and more of the aggregations of thoughts (cities) within. Those who do not understand how to increase their mental capacities through right thought become timid and cautious. Millions have been made cowards and incompetents by fear of making blunders. It is better to make mistakes than to remain inactive. The world is full of people who have carefully put fheir talent in a napkin and have kept it out of sight. They are more or less bitter because others have succeeded while they have failed. 1 o them, the Lord is hard and severe; they even think him unjust. The cause of failure is not incapacity, but refusal to use the talents which are inherent. Potential ca­ pacity is really all that man possesses. M an’s work is to develop in character those potentialities. The increase that comes when the inner forces are set to work pleases the Lord and brings the servant into dominion. It appears to be a hard law that would take away from a man that which he seems to have, simply be­ cause he fails to increase it. But such must be the judgment executed upon the slothful servant. If the potential capacities (pounds) are not righteously used by the individual, they are lost to consciousness, and their substance is absorbed by the servants (senses) who make selfish use of what has been given them. The citizens who hate the righteous king (Divine Mind), and who will not have him rule over them, are the carnal thoughts in the individual that are “not subject to the law of God.” They oppose the ruler- ship of the spiritual I AM (the Divine W ill), and are destroyed, denied out of the consciousness of the one who comes into his Christ dominion. See verse 14 of lesson, and verse 27, following the lesson. QUESTIONS 1. W hat is it that causes one to become conscious of the kingdom within? 2. W hat does this lesson show? 3. Who is symbolized by the ten servants in the parable? 4. W hat do the “pounds” and their increase sym­ bolize? 5. Explain: “Take away from him the pound, and give it unto him that hath the ten pounds.”

L esson 9, M arch 4, 1923. Unity Subject—JUST DEALING AND TRUE GIVING. International Subject—JESUS TEACHING IN THE TEMPLE.—Luke 20:19-26; 21:1-4. 19. And the scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him in that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he spake this parable against them. 20. And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor. 21. And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person of any, but of a truth teachest the way of God: 22. Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 23. But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, 24. Show me a denarius. Whose image and super­ scription hath it? And they said, Caesar’s. 25. And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. 26. And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. 1. And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. 2. And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 3. An*, he said. Of a truth I say unto you. This poor widow cast in more than they all: 4. For all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had. Golden Text—Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto Cod the things that are Cod’s. —Luke 20:25. Silent Prayer — I am just in my dealings with every phase of my consciousness; I give myself and my all to the furtherance of Truth. Those who come into the spiritual understanding and practice of Truth, outgrow their old Pharisaical beliefs that forms and ceremonies are fundamental in religious worship. But as the scribes and the chief priests and the Pharisees of the Jewish people ever sought to trap and destroy Jesus, so the old established religious thoughts of the intellect are always trying to find some discrepancy in the inspirations of the great Teacher within. The coldness and hardness of a for­ mal religion would kill out the understanding of divine love and wisdom, if they could. So in this lesson we find the scribes and the chief priests sending spies to catch some expression of Jesus in which they could find an excuse for handing him over to the government of Caesar. Caesar was the Roman emperor; in consciousness he represents the tyrannical rule of the personal will unmodified by spiritual love and mercy and justice. The government of the personal will has dominion over the scribes and the Pharisees (intellectual religious beliefs). The con­ sciousness of love and righteousness which has been established in the individual through the instruction and example of Jesus (the spiritual man), however, is outside the domain of Caesar, though seemingly at his mercy at times. In this instance, its wisdom is its protection. The question of giving tribute is of importance to every one. To what extent shall we recognize the demands of the worldly mind? W hat is our duty in fulfilling the desires of the outer, and what is its re­ lation to the inner? To know the divine law and acknowledge its supremacy, and at the same time acquiesce in the exactions of human customs and pay the tax demanded by ruling alien, is Christian pru­ dence and wisdom. Do not fall out with your en­ vironment, but make it serve you. The earthly rulers represent the feet of man, and they bear the burdens. In the divine economy, the temporal rulers of the world belong to the serving class, and the man of Spirit should give them their pittances cheerfully, be­ cause they get but little else out of life. In our individual consciousness, we must learn to “render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.” The outer man, as well as the inner, must be given proper attention and care. Each must have its share of the sustenance of life. W e even must make a certain agreement with the unenlightened human will, until the spiritual grows wise enough and loving enough and strong enough in our consciousness to take its right­ ful dominion throughout our entire being. W e always shall know the things in ourselves that belong to Caesar, and those thoughts and tendencies that belong to God, by the stamp that is upon them. That which is but a symbol of the true substance, the outer reasoning husk of the mortal thought of life and its re­ sources, goes to Caesar. The real substance of life, love, understanding, and truth goes to build up and to sustain the spiritual consciousness in our minds and bodies. Our lesson passes from Luke 20:26 to verses 1-4 of chapter 21. The instruction of these latter texts is on true giving. It is shown here that a gift is not meas­ ured by its amount or by its cost in money; it is meas­ ured by what it means to the one who gives it, by the love and substance and faith he puts into it. Who gives himself with his alms feeds three. Himself, his hungering neighbor, and me, is founded on the teaching of the Christ. The intellectually wise and the intellectually rich thoughts in us like to make a show of giving. They may seem, through their arguments and reasonings, to impart much toward the maintenance of the body temple and the mentality’s religious worship. But until the intellect is quickened by Spirit and comes under the instruction of true wisdom, its gifts do not really count for much. On the other hand, the woman, the affectional in­ tuitive soul side of the individual, who is kept widowed and impoverished until divine wisdom is established in consciousness and is unified with love, gives according to the law of true giving. The text says of the example cited: “she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.” She imparts all the substance of her love and her life; thus, her gift is made great, and it does much to enrich the entire man. QUESTIONS 1. Of what do those who come into the inner or spiritual understanding and practice of Truth need to let go? 2. W hat does Caesar represent in consciousness? 3. In outer ways, how do we render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s? 4. How does this apply to the individual conscious­ ness? 5. How is a gift measured?

L esson 10, M arch 11,1923. Unity Subject—WATCH AND PRAY. International Subject—JESUS IN GETHSEMANE. — Luke 22:39-48, 54. 39. And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed him. 40. And when he was at the place, he said unto them. Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41. And he was parted from them about a stone’s cast; and he kneeled down and prayed, 42. Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43. And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44. And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground. 45. And when he rose up from his prayer, he came unto the disciples, and found them sleeping for sorrow, 46. And said unto them. Why sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. 47. While he yet spake, behold, a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them; and he drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 54. And they seized him, and led him away, and brought him into the high priest’s house. But Peter fol­ lowed afar off. Golden T ext—Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God.— 1 Peter 3:18. Silent Prayer— The Spirit of the Christ in me is not subject to the law of the flesh, but to the law of God. Gethsemane means “oil press,” an emblem of trial, distress, agony, The Christ consciousness meets much opposition in its attempt to incorporate itself in human mentality. The body and its thoughts are very ma­ terial and have but slight concept of spiritual things. 1 he task of lifting up the soul that is sunk in sense is prodigious, and the Christ mind realizes that fact. The disciples of Jesus who followed him, represent the various faculties of mind, faith, judgment, and love not yet awakened to the presence of the higher self. This quickening Spirit is active while the man of sense sleeps, but there would be much more rapid develop­ ment if the mind of the personal man could be kept awake. In this sleep of sense, the soul and body are negative and they absorb all kinds of error thoughts. Hence the words of Jesus: “W hy sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.” The various experiences which Jesus had are the phases of mind through which every man passes who puts on Christ. These experiences may be repeated daily for years; they will be repeated until the mortal consciousness is completely regenerated. The betrayal of Jesus into the hands of the multitude is a picture of the way in which the spiritual life imparted by the higher self is captured by the lower forces and sub­ jected to indignities foreign to its nature. But as long as the predominating desires of the soul are on the sense plane, the betrayal of Jesus will follow every descent of his spirit into consciousness. Thus the experience in Gethsemane may take place again and again. Every time we allow the life and the substance which we have received from Spirit to be pressed into sense ideas and used on the material plane, we are giving Jesus into the hands of his enemies. The remedy is: Declare that the spirit of the Christ in you is not subject to the law of the flesh, but to the law of God, and that it is a unit in itself and not subject to the selfishness of the flesh consciousness. This attitude of mind, maintained, will keep the spiritual life and substance inviolate. QUESTIONS 1. W hat do the disciples of Jesus who followed him to the garden of Gethsemane represent in conscious­ ness? 2. Explain: “W hy sleep ye? rise and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.” 3. W hat do the various experiences of Jesus repre­ sent? 4. How often may the experience in Gethsemane take place in us? 5. W hat is the remedy for this experience? L esson 11, M arch 18, 1923. Unity Subject—THE COMPLETE ERADICA­ TION OF ERROR. International Subject—JESUS CRUCIFIED.—Luke 23:33-46. 33. And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the male­ factors, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34. And Jesus said. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots. 35. And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen. 36. And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar, 37. And saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself. 38. And there was also a superscription over him. This is the King of the Jews. 39. And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us. 40. But the other answered, and rebuking him said. Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41. And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42. And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom. 43. And he said unto him. Verily I say unto thee. To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise. 44. And it was now about the sixth hour, and a dark­ ness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45. The sun’s light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46. And Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said this, he gave up the ghost. Golden Text— H e was wounded for out trans­ gressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastise- merit of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.— Isa. 53:5. Silent Prayer— I willingly give up all human lim­ itations that the resurrection into Christ life may he ac­ complished in me. The lesson in the crucifixion is the final erasure of error from consciousness. Every time we give up an error, there is a crucifixion. When we are willing to surrender all evil and retain only the good, the death on the cross is accomplished. In consciously giving up the whole error mentality, man does not die, but the false ego (adversary) that has entered the human and become part of the consciousness is fully eradicated. The place of the crucifixion, Golgotha, means a skull. This is suggestive of the place of the intellect, and points to a symbolism not hard to interpret. The seat of the conscious mind is the front brain, and it is here that the will has established its do­ minion. Here all things affecting the system are either admitted or rejected. Even spiritual truth has to be admitted through this door before it can become part of the consciousness. The seamless robe, for which the soldiers cast lots, is Truth in its harmonious expression and unchangeable perfection. The superscription written over Jesus in three languages, “T his is the King of the Jews,” is indicative of the ruling power of the principles enun­ ciated by this great King of men. Greek was the language of literature and of culture; Latin was the language of the soldiers and officers of Rome; Hebrew was the language of the Jews, or religion. The use of these three languages indicates the universality of the W ord of the Great One, which goes forth to the whole world and reaches people in spirit, soul, and body. The two malefactors crucified with Jesus represent the past and the future. The past is full of regrets and accusations, but the future is hopeful and sees good ahead in spite of the great trial at hand. The darkness and the rending of the temple veil rep­ resent the failure in understanding that sweeps over the soul in times of great trial, and the letting go of the idea of the reality of material consciousness. The relinquish­ ment of the soul to God is the final giving up of all human ambitions and aims. When this point is reached, the soul enters into glory. Like all the other allegories of Jesus’ life, the death on the cross is less important as a historical event than it is as the demonstration of an experience commoa to all men who are passing from the human to the divine. W e have our crucifixions, deaths, and burials, yet none of them is real when we believe in the power of the one Life to save us to the uttermost. QUESTIONS 1. W hat lesson is contained in the crucifixion? 2. W hat does Golgotha, meaning a skull, signify? 3. W hat does the seamless robe of Jesus represent? 4. W hat do the two malefactors who were cruci­ fied with Jesus represent? 5. W hat is signified by the darkness and the rend­ ing of the veil in the temple?

The more a man is at one within himself and be- cometh of single heart, so much the more and higher things doth he understand without labor; for he re- ceiveth the light of wisdom from above. A pure, simple, and steadfast spirit is not distracted, though it be employed in many works; for it doeth all for the honor of God, and being at rest within, seeketh not itself in anything it doth.— Thomas a Kempis.

The worlds in which we live are two: The world I am and the world I do. — Van Z>y£e. Be still and know that I am God.

EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS THE PHYSICIAN A friend of mine, backed by a dignitary of the church, called my attention to the following verses of the Bible: Matthew 9:12; Mark 2:17; Luke 5:31, and Colossians 4:14, as proof that Jesus Christ and St. Paul recognized the necessity of doctors. Upon reading these, I feel that I understand what was meant, and the mystical meaning. But I am not able to explain to my friend. Can you not help me and also, perhaps, others who are deceived as to the real meaning of these texts, by printing an article on the subject, in either your monthly or weekly Unity? Jesus, in speaking of the sick needing a physician, referred to himself as the physician. The Pharisees were criticizing him to his disciples, for eating with pub­ licans and sinners. When Jesus heard of this, he said, in explanation of his conduct, that it was the sick who needed a physician and that he came to call the sinners to repentance. It was not the righteous that he came to help, but those who were in need of help, and this was why he went in the company of those who needed to be lifted up to higher ideals and manifestations. Evi­ dently, he had reference to the healing of moral sins rather than the outer results of sin, which are so often sickness and disease. But to show that the healing of the sins of the individual results in the restoring of his health, see Mark 2:5-11. Jesus Christ was and is the Physician who heals all who place their trust in him, and who heals them completely— mind, body, and soul. Is not it strange that, since Luke was with the dis­ ciples of Jesus and was a physician, according to Col- losians 4:14, no mention is made, anywhere in the Bible, of his ministering to people by means of drugs? W e do not even know whether he was a medical doctor or not. He may have been a physician after the order of Jesus Christ, who healed by the power of the Spirit instead of by using material means. W e are sure that if doctors were essential, Jesus would have employed them; he would have given instructions regarding them, instead of doing everything he could, both by precept and example, to teach and to prove that healing is ob­ tained through faith in God only.

THE COMMUNION SERVICE I find myself out of harmony with the communion service. I find considerable confusion of thought in regard to this, since studying Unity. The communion service seems to me to be simply a symbol of what we can have every day and every hour, if we will. Jesus Christ has promised to “come and sup with us,” and he does so. Then why observe the symbol any longer? A communion is a spiritual thing; it does not need “these creatures of bread and wine.” They are only a hindrance. Jesus said, “As often as ye eat it, do it in remembrance of me.” To me, it seems that Jesus meant, “Think of me and my words and the last time we ate the passover together.” The communion service has very different meanings, at various stages of one’s growth and unfoldment. When one is emerging from the purely ritualistic stage of re­ ligion, and coming to feel and to know the substance back of the symbol, one is inclined to put away the symbol. This is perfectly correct. After one has de­ veloped the consciousness that the quickening Spirit feeds the soul, there still often comes the desire to carry out some of the symbols of religious ceremony, in the light of the understanding and realization of what the symbol stands for. Give yourself up to the inner mean­ ing of what religious ceremonies stand for, but do not be bound in any way by them. If you have developed to the degree in which these religious observances no longer mean anything to you, do not allow other people’s ob- servance of these rites to annoy you. Remember that an idea is useless unless it has a body. That is why expression is necessary. There must be the third step in the process, the outworking of the metaphysical trin­ ity: mind, idea, and expression. The Spirit is the substance, and the body is the symbol. You may have attained a consciousness in which religious rites are not necessary to your spiritual growth and activity; but there are countless thousands who have not yet reached that wonderful realization, and for them there is still the symbol. And it is well that this is so. THE INNER GUIDE In speaking about thought transference in “Lessons in Truth,” we are told that we have no moral right to use the power of thought transference, in order to cause any one to carry out any plan which we may make for that one. Does this mean that a traveling salesman has no right to use facts or arguments in selling to a customer, when he honestly believes the customer will be benefited? Also, in one of the leaflets sent to me, sometime ago, from Unity, it was ad­ vised that if a person has accused himself of ambition, to ask God to forgive him. Does ambition in this sense mean greed? Is not ambition strong desire? W e believe we should apply the Truth we know, in every phase of our daily activity. It is right to present facts or arguments, to uphold that which will bring us success. You will be prevented from making mistakes, if you take time daily to ask the Spirit within for guidance, in order that you may be led to those who desire what you have to sell. If you believe in this inner guidance, and cultivate it, you will obtain remarkable results. It would be well, when approaching any one, to hold him in the consciousness of the absolute Truth, knowing he is prosperous and free, and willing to buy what you have to sell, providing he needs it. It is not right, how­ ever, to try to force upon any what he does not desire. The rule of doing unto others as you would have them do unto you, is the only safe guide for success. If, through your will and influence, you force one to carry out your desires, you will set into action a law which will bring back to you the same treatment which you have given. W e should cultivate righteous ambition. It is the urge that pushes us on to greater accomplishments. Without this urge, man might remain forever satisfied with the inharmonies and limitations with which he is now surrounded. Ambition for righteous expression of inherent talents, is the natural orderly working out of the law. As one develops wisdom and understanding, his ambition becomes aspiration to express God, which is the greatest thing one could desire. If our ambition is personal and selfish, our achievements will not bring sat­ isfaction ; but we may profit by the experience, and turn our desires to that which produces universal good. The ambition for which we should ask forgiveness, is that which interferes with the rights of those about us, or the personal ambition which craves constant recogni­ tion and praise for past achievements— a desire to be admired, and to be personally exalted above others. Such an attitude hinders the continual and free expres­ sion of God through us, and prevents concentration of our efforts on the present task. W e should take the attitude of the One whose achievements far surpassed any other: “The Father abiding in me doeth his works;” and “W hy callest thou me good? None is good save one, even God.” One lays a sure foundation for peace, satisfaction, and service, when he endeavors to recognize that every man and woman is his equal in the sight of God, and when he does not interfere with their rights, and knows that nothing can in any way hin­ der him from fully expressing his highest ideals. SILENT UNITY HEALING IMhat hath God wrought!"

[In writing Silent Unity fo r help, be sure to give your full name and address.—The Editor.] HEALTH Lexington, Mass.— I was having a serious physical dis- tu,bance, two weeks ago. While trying to realize the un­ reality of it, these words came to me: “Speak the word, and thy servant shall be healed.” I held the words, and in a short time the consciousness came to me that I must have the faith that the One who uttered them had, and then I could be healed. I very soon felt the Power and Presence; in a short time the trouble disappeared. I am grateful and happy.— A. M. El Dorado, Kans.— After having had several opera­ tions for various troubles, I was about to have another one, for the removal of gallstones. Then I thought that surely the prayers of Unity would help. I wrote Unity explaining my case. The thought came to me: “I am not trusting in Uod at all, but just trusting in the surgeons.” I put my faith in God and was healed within two weeks. I have perfect health, through truths I have learned from Unity.— Mrs F. E. Seattle, Wash.— I thank God and Unity for the good that has been given to me. Through a friend, I became in­ terested in Unity. My friend wrote to you for prayers for my healing. I experienced relief that very night, and at the present time, the ailment is disappearing. Later, I wrote to you about the sores on my foot. Before my letter reached you, my foot began to heal. Everything looks brighter for me.— C. F. W . Tynan Tex.-—Two years ago my father had smallpox, which settled in his eyes. The doctors said an operation was the only thing that would benefit him. I asked you to pray for him, and he got better right away. He has recovered, and can see almost as well as he ever could. We thank God and Unity.—Mrs. E. N . Ramona, Calif.—About three weeks ago I asked for your help for the healing of my daughter’s tonsils. Thank God and Unity, she was almost instantly healed. All soreness passed away. All were surprised at her quick re­ covery.—Mrs. A . C. Lenoir, N. C.— My little girl appeared to have typhoid. She became ill at school and was sent home; she had fever three days and seemed to grow worse. I started to phone for a doctor, but something told me: “God can heal her without a doctor.” I talked with her and we both asked God to make her well. By the next afternoon she was much better. She is now back in school. We are thankful to God for his goodness and love. We used the prayer you sent. —Mrs. L. W. Susanville, Calif.— I wrote you some time ago for prayers for my little girl. She seems to be entirely free from the wheezing and the throat trouble. I cannot praise God and Unity enough. We are readers of Unity. You may use my full name and address if you wish.—Mrs. Mark Cathey. Seattle, Wash.— I wrote to you for relief from what the doctor called asthma. I could hardly get my breath and could walk only a few steps at a time. I thank God that I can now work as well as ever, and can rest well at night. I put the medicine aside, and with God s help through Unity, I am a healthy, well man. You may now stop your prayers and praise God with me for his help. Please accept the inclosed offering.— ]. W. P. Joplin, Mo.— I wish I knew how to express my thanks to God and to you for what you have done for my son, who was a cripple for a year. The doctors told us that he would be permanently crippled. I asked for God s help and for your help. After my son was taken out of the plaster cast, he walked without the use of a crutch. Now he walks as well as he ever did. I thank you for your wonderful help, as all of our friends thought it a miracle.—Mrs. C. C. Zion, III.— I report a complete victory in the matter for which I asked prayer— an old case of constipation. I have come to realize how much I was struggling to trust, and how little I was truly trusting. I was letting my mind dwell on my condition. Now I rest in the knowledge of the purifying power of the Christ within, and realize that nothing can take this from me.—A. B. D. Ionia, Mich.— I wrote you in regard to finding a home. We now have the home. My husband was healed through you. I send thanks.—Mrs. C. E. W. South Norwalk, Conn.— Please discontinue prayers for me; the carbuncle on my face gave me very little trouble or pain.—A. H. S. Memphis, Term.— I underwent a serious operation and afterward my condition got worse. I could not retain the medicine which the doctors gave me. After I apparently had been kept alive by an electric vibrator, alcohol baths, and ammonia, for ten days, a friend brought me some Unity papers to read. I read awhile, then I wrote a letter asking for treatment. I asked my daughter for my clothing. As I had been perfectly helpless for ten days, she said: “You cannot get up.” I sat on the bed and dressed. She led me to the porch, and I have been able to be up ever since. My healing did not come at once, but as I read and under­ stand the Truth, I get better.—Mrs. S. A. R. Battle Creek, Mich.— I wrote you for prayers for my husband. The afternoon of the day that I sent the letter, the pain and soreness left his back and ribs. He straightened and said: “Why, my back seems all right now.” He has worked every day since. We thank you for your cooperation, and we praise God for his many bless­ ings.—Mrs. T. C. IV. LaGrange, Tex.—Several days ago I wrote to you tor prayers for my husband; I am thankful that he is well and able to work again. After I wrote you, the fever left him; the cough is entirely gone now. Words cannot express my gratitude.—Mrs. K. C. Fort Pierce, Fla.— I wrote you for prayers to help my girl in school, and she made her grade. Many thanks to Silent Unity for the good that it has brought my daughter. I also wrote you for a treatment for myself; I had asthma and dysentery, but I am well now.— Mrs. H. D. C. Lynn, Mass.— I have felt well and strong ever since your prayers for me began. I give thanks all the time for all that God has done for me through Silent Unity. The doctor told me that I must give up work, but I am at work every day and am feeling fine. I know I am cured of Bright’s disease, or whatever my trouble was.—A. M. D. La Junta, Colo.—I wrote to you for prayers for relief from constipation. Praise the Lord, I have been healed. I attended two healing meetings in Kansas City; I also had a talk with one of the healers. She told me things that I should let go of. I followed her instructions; I was healed at once. You may discontinue prayers for me.—Mrs. N. M. M. Menouf, Egypt— I am thankful to be able to state that my eyes are cured. I inclose a thanks offering.—M. H. PROSPERITY Philadelphia, Pa.— I can never express to you my ap­ preciation for your prayers, and for the help which you have given me through Unity. I wrote you last week, stat­ ing facts in regard to selling my property. This week, I had word from my lawyer saying that my house had been sold at a good price. We had been trying to sell for eight months, without success.—M. L. H. Santa Barbara, Calif.— I had had work only four months in eleven, when you began helping me. I knew that I was failing in some way in keeping the law, but could not tell in what way, until I wrote to you. Then I realized that I had been coveting another woman’s position. So I turned my thoughts into another channel, with the result that I have a splendid position. My own comes to me.— A. M. St. Joseph, Mo.— Since receiving my prosperity bank I have prospered. I have been made to realize that all that the Father hath is mine.” It seemed that money just poured in to us, after the bank came.—S. S. Henrietta, Okla.— Since receiving the prosperity bank my husband has had his salary raised $25 a month. He also has a very fine prospect in view with another company, with a big advancement.—Mrs. M. B. Pittsburgh, Pa.— I asked your prayers that I might rent my three vacant rooms. I am glad and thankful to say that they are rented. I thank you for the two lovely booklets you sent me. I have been feasting on them. I thank you for your prayers and for the interest that you have shown in me.—S. B. Lumberton, Miss.— I wrote to you asking prayers that my husband might get daytime work. A short while after­ ward he was employed in day work, with better pay and shorter working hours. I am thankful to God and to Unity. — M. C. M. Cleveland, Ohio— You may discontinue prayers for me, as everything has been settled. It was a most wonderful demonstration. I thank God and Unity. I also asked prayers for my husband, who was not able to sleep because of worry. As soon as the letter was sent, he was helped. The work of God is surely wonderful.—Mrs. C. S. Kingman, Ariz.— Since I received the Unity prosperity bank more good things have come to me than ever before, and my affairs are working out to my entire satisfaction. I have secured two subscribers to Weekly Unity.— L. B. |in « |p p H

Seattle, Wash.— My husband found odd jobs to do and so received enough money for the bare necessities of life. But we knew that something better was in store for us. Soon he was offered a temporary position at his chosen work. The money received from this was enough to meet all our requirements. About the same time we disposed of some property we had been wanting to sell. The wonderful part of the demonstration was that we received cash, and more than we had asked. We have always felt that we should move to California, but we could not see our way clear to do so. Now we have decided to go, and we know that God has something very good for us there. We sold our furniture very readily, at good prices. We are truly thank­ ful to God and to Unity for all our wonderful blessings. Accept, as a love offering, this money which was saved in the prosperity bank.—Mr. C. T. L. New York, N. Y.—A few weeks ago, I wrote you for prayers for prosperity, as I was having financial difficulties. Since I received your prosperity bank, I have become suc­ cessful in every way, without any effort on my part. It is marvelous. I have had so many calls for rooms that I am thinking of taking a larger apartment. I am full of ambi­ tion, and I want to make more than my expenses. I am very grateful, indeed, and thank you a thousand times for your great help. Also I will add that I am in the best of health since Unity publications entered my home. I could not do without them.—M. H. Berkeley, Calif.— I wrote to you asking your help for my prosperity. I had kept an advertisement in a newspaper for several weeks, and had received no calls. My letter could hardly have reached you before calls came pouring in, and I now have plenty of work ahead. Surely God heard ouv prayers. My family is wonderfully blessed.— T. B. L. St. Louis, Mo.— I acknowledge the help which I have received since I wrote to you for prayers that I might secure employment. I now have a very good position and I soon shall accept a still better offer which was made to me by a larger concern. Accept my gratitude and my love offering for all that God and you have done for me.— O. /. P. Gulfport, Miss.— You may discontinue prayers for us, as our demonstration for prosperity and success is now com­ plete. The way has been made easy for my husband to make the proper change in business. We have been made happier and more prosperous.—Mrs. A. B. Hartford, Conn.— I wrote to you for prayers, and it seems as though I am happy all the time. I have the kind of work I wanted, received through your prayers. I am thankful to God and also to you. Unity friends, for my success. I am fifteen years old, and will continue my studies at high school. I must work after school, but I know that through your prayers I shall be able to get along well in my studies. I have learned The Prayer of Faith and I say it every morning and every evening.— R. A. K. Los Angeles, Calif.— Last winter I had an operation, and was unable to work. I furnished a rooming house, thinking that work would be easy for me. I soon found I could not make expenses. Apparently there was no possi­ bility of being able to sell, even at a loss. Soon after my prosperity bank came I listed my furniture with a real estate firm and sold it the following day for $350 more than I had paid for it. I secured a good position the first morning I began looking for work; my salary was increased the second week. I secured a position at the best salary I have ever re­ ceived. I thank God and Unity for these blessings.—M. L. Charlestorvn, Mass.— Through the loving prayers of the Unity workers, I received an increase in my pay, very shortly after receiving my bank. Also the surroundings in my office have been completely changed for the better.— E. M. F. Emporium, Pa.-—Unity has lifted me out of a world of poverty, sickness, and worry, to a new life. My husband has been healed of the drink habit, and has become a changed man. I have seen some wonderful cures through prayer and help from Unity.—Mrs. IV. C. Perris, Calif.— My experience with the prosperity bank is growing more interesting all the time. My associates are astonished at the way in which one demonstration follows anothei.—A. M. S. Milwaukee, Wis.— I wrote you, some time ago, about work. Now I have a position and my son is working. I thank you for my success, for I know that you helped me. I am sending a love offering.— O. H. Los Angeles, Calif.— Since I wrote to you for prayers, my husband has had steady work. He has not needed to look for work; it has come to him. I am thankful to God and Unity.—Mrs. M. C. Moorestown, N. ].— You may cease prayers for me; I received my appointment the day I wrote to you. 1 hank you so much. May God continue to bless you.—E. K. W. MISCELLANEOUS Farislon, Mass.— Love and harmony seemed the things lacking in our home, so in sending for the prosperity bank, I asked your prayers for love. I am glad to say that God answered your prayers and mine. When I gave my letter to the postman he handed me Unity Magazine. I opened it to the very thing I needed: freedom, through forgiving love. As I read I recalled everything unpleasant that had happened since I came into this home. With God’s help I forgave everything, things I had been thinking about for years. I have God’s forgiving love in my heart and I am very happy. Everything is changed in my home; there is more love and harmony than ever before. Thank God and Unity.— Mrs. W. W. Chicago, III.— In regard to a cameo pin which I lost: The very day on which you wrote your letter to me, a gentleman called me up, saying that he had found it. There has been thanks in my heart ever since, to God and to Unity. I can never thank you enough. I wish that the little offering which I send was many times more.— H. F. Seatile, Wash.— You are helping me wonderfully in overcoming nervousness in singing. Yesterday, I sang at four churches in the outlying districts of Seattle, and did splendidly. A few evenings ago, I sang for a friend; that I had been unable to do before, and this time I really forgot that she was here. I am so grateful to God and to you, that I cannot find words to express my thanks.—E. H. Berkeley, Calif.— I asked you for prayers for my hus­ band, on account of his heart. He had a bad spell, but I had no more than written you, when he began to feel better. He intended going back into the service of the U. S. army, and he was afraid that he would not pass the physical examination; he passed 100 per cent. We are thankful to God and to Unity for help.—Mrs. ]. F. O. Indianapolis, Ind.—About seven this evening, I wired you, and before nine, my husband’s condition was won­ derfully changed. At nine, the silence hour, he fell asleep; he seemed relaxed and quiet. We thank God and you, through whom the help comes, for this instantaneous cure. — Mrs. C. C. M. Nen> York, N. Y.— Thanks for your prayers in my behalf. I was able to take up my picture engagement. My eye improved so rapidly that it seemed like a miracle. — K. S. Aurora, III.— Many blessings have come to me and mine recently. My husband’s business has been greatly increased. We had to move into another house, and while we were looking for a place in which to live, the way opened suddenly for us to buy a house. We know that we shall receive that which we need. It is for us or it would not have presented itself. We are thankful to God and to our friends, the members of Silent Unity, who work with God through prayer. Health and harmony are in my home. I thank you for your kind letter of encouragement.—Mrs. F. L. S. Missoula, Mont.— I wrote you, a few weeks ago, for help in my little son’s school work, and I am pleased to tell you that he made his grade. At the time I wrote you, I knew we would not have time to receive your reply before the closing of school, but that we would receive your help just the same. We selected a little prayer from a Unity Magazine to use until we received The Prayer of Faith and your kind and encouraging letters. I am certainly grateful to God and to Unity.— I. T. Elizabeth, N. J.— I have benefited greatly from your prayers and good thoughts for me and for my family. I derive much benefit from Weekly Unity and Unity Maga­ zine. My daughter was seeking a more remunerative po­ sition, nearer home, and I am thankful to say that she has secured one in our own town. She gets more salary than she asked for.—Mrs. Wm. W. San Francisco, Calif.— By following your directions, I can heal my ailments. I dearly love the work, and I spread tidings of God’s and Unity’s grand works wherever I go.—Mrs. A. F. V. San Antonio, Tex.— My little girl, for whom we asked prayers, when she was born, 1 7 months ago, now weighs 25 pounds, and is truly God’s own perfect child. I also am well and oh! so happy— all because of Unity!— Mrs. C. J. R. Madison, Wis.—A little over a year ago, I wrote to you, asking for help. I had a goiter. The doctor said that I would need a year’s rest, and an operation. You helped me. Later, I went back to the doctor, and he could find nothing wrong with me. He said that I could go back to my school work, and I did so. I certainly am thankful for the wonderful change in me, through you and your help.—E. W. K. HELPED BY UNITY LITERATURE Forrestdale, W. Australia— After reading the latest copies of Unity and of Weekly Unity, I send my blessing. We have had Unity literature from the beginning of our Truth studies, and during that time we have had won­ derful proofs of the power of Divine Mind to heal, to sustain, and to inspire. Chief among our many demon­ strations has been the healing of a trouble of long stand­ ing. At another time, boiling jam was spilled over my bare foot, and I felt no pain; there was not the slightest mark to be seen on the skin after the jam was cleared away. Through Unity teaching, we gave up eating flesh. Unity literature has revealed to me wondrous truths and visions of the things that are real and eternal.— E. M. B. Atlanta, Ca.—The pamphlet, “Loose Him and Let Him Go,” has been my constant guide and help. It has been the means of starting us on the way to a solu­ tion of our problem. I could not possibly have gone through the trials of the last four or five months without that pamphlet. It has given me understanding and guid­ ance through many a dark day, and I thank you for sending me that message.—Mrs. C. B. Q. Zolfo, Fla.— I have never found anything that has given me such a physical and spiritual uplift as reading Unity literature. I pass it on to some of my friends.— Mrs. ]. L. C. Brooklyn, N. Y.— I don’t know what I would do without your magazine. It is helpful indeed. Always, there is something to cheer and help one in Weekly Unity. The article on environment is very beneficial.—Mrs. R. W. P. s. ______UNITY CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL Washington, D. C.— Throughout the whole time that I was studying the Unity Correspondence Course, I found great joy and spiritual uplift in the lessons. In the light of Truth and spiritual understanding, many beauties and truths have been revealed to me. God bless the good people at Unity headquarters, who are trying to spread this wonderful message.—E. V. C. Wilmington, Del.— I thank you dear people for the privilege you have given us, in learning Truth through the study of your Correspondence Course. May you be richly rewarded for your inspired work.—K. H. H. PUBLISHERS DEPARTMENT

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PUBLICATION OF MANUSCRIPTS Friends sometimes ask us to publish their manuscripts in book or booklet edition. We cannot take work of this kind, as our publishing capacity is taxed to its fullest in bringing out the works of our staff. CONCERNING YOUR CHILDREN and Everybody s Children No matter how good and sweet and biddable a child is, there comes a time when this child astonishes the parent or guardian with an unexpected revealment of some trait of character, or some wholly new phase of development. In­ teresting as these disclosures are, sometimes one is hard put to it to know how to handle the situation. It would be making an extravagant claim to say that if the child were to read a certain book or magazine, it would unfold like a flower— that it would present no more problems to the older person in charge of its rearing. But a slightly lesser claim can be made in all sincerity and earnestness, and that is this: Place an interesting, attractive, Truth maga­ zine in the child’s hands, turn him loose to browse among its pages, leaving him to absorb of its contents without let or hindrance, and you have an ever faithful ally in training your child, one that will make no mistakes, create no an­ tagonisms in the childish breast, and exercise no mistaken will power in breaking the child’s spirit; one that will act as a constant mentor, thus minimizing the necessity for your corrective efforts. Such a magazine is Wee Wisdom, Unity’s monthly pub­ lication for the little people. Those in charge of this peri­ odical, endeavor to touch every part of the child’s nature with the magic wand of interest, thereby kindling an en­ thusiasm for Truth in all its lovely guises. Humaneness, patriotism, self-reliance, practical Christianity, natural his­ tory, and manual proficiency are taught either directly or indirectly. The subject matter is presented in a way to in­ culcate a love for clearly expressed ideas, good English and good literature. The many pictures illustrating the stories and poems develop a feeling for art of the highest order. In­ deed, nothing is left undone to make Wee Wisdom a general educator for the body, the soul, and the spirit of the child. We find ourselves frequently repeating that the pub­ lication of this magazine for God’s own little people, is probably the most important work we have in hand. We trust that our readers may feel the same way about it. For the small yearly subscription price, $ I, you can aid a child in developing real character, and direct its foot­ steps into ways of pleasantness and peace. PUBLISHERS’ NOTES New reading room dedicated: At noon, November 27, 1922, Myrtle Fillmore led the down town prosperity meeting, and, with the aid of many of her Unity friends, dedicated the new Unity reading room. This reading room is located at 1107 Waldheim bldg.. Eleventh and Main sts., Kansas City, Mo. It is now open to the public. All the Unity workers and their friends are cordially in­ vited to visit the down town headquarters, which have been beautifully furnished and decorated, under the supervi­ sion of Rick Fillmore. The furniture is mahogany, and the draperies, rugs, and decorations are in harmonious tones. J. Arthur Comstock, who is in charge, will be glad to welcome you at any time. The Woman’s Auxiliary is using the down town reading room as headquarters for the distribution of free literature in Kansas City. A small silence room is partitioned from the main room for the use of a healer, who will be present daily. A complete line of Unity literature is also carried.

Some time ago a friend requested that we print some cards which could be distributed by centers or dealers to beggars who called for alms. We are printing this poem, as it explains our attitude in such matters. HE BEGS NO MORE I gave a beggar from my little store Of well earned gold; He spent the shining ore And came again and yet again, still cold And hungry as before. I gave a thought, and through that thought of mine He found himself—the man supreme, divine. He begs no more. — From the Persian.

Children will derive special pleasure from the Valentine number of Wee Wisdom—this month’s issue. An illustrated valentine story is a particular attraction. The fascinating Gowar series continues from last month. Home Tots, a department for the tiny ones, has a coasting story, mainly in words of one syllable, for the very small readers. A year’s subscription for this invaluable fashioner of child life for $1. “ I could not begin to tell you of the countless blessings that I have received from my Prosperity Bank. God has been wonderfully good to me. For one thing, I wanted a nice home, and thank God, I got it. I also wanted a little motherless girl to live with me and call me mother. I can truthfully say that God has given me everything I have asked for. I have held thoughts for dear ones hundreds of miles away, and they have received great blessings. On Sunday, I hold Sunday school in the homes of friends and I have our Truth circle in my home every Tuesday af- ternoon.” “ I have received letters from every state in the union asking me how I got so much faith, and if I could tell the writers how to receive the same confidence. In compen­ sation, some sent stamps, some sent money, and some sent gifts of jewelry. I praise God for the day that I heard of blessed Unity, and for the rich blessings it has brought me. I have a beautiful home and surroundings. May God’s rich blessings be poured out in great abundance upon those dear ones in the Unity home that pray for the unfortunate ones.” Charles Fillmore’s contribution to the Unity (office) News for Thanksgiving: I am thankful that Unity has a down town center. Drop in at room 1107 Waldheim bldg. You will be cordially welcomed. I am thankful for a quiet office, after the boiler factory effect of the summer’s building. I am especially thankful for the many consecrated Unity people who are so loyally helping to carry forward the Lord’s work. I am thankful for the steadily increasing attendance at all Unity meetings. I am thankful for the wonderful power of God in heal­ ing the sick through our ministry. I am thankful that I cannot recall all the things that I might be thankful for, because the list would more them fill the News. From one who handles Unity literature: “I wish to express appreciation of the new pocket edition of ‘Christian Healing.’ The size is very convenient, and the paper of excellent quality.” We who have the literature for sale ap­ preciate this expression of Truth, in an attractive volume. The following words of greeting introduce the new Unity publication, to centers, study classes, and dealers: I am the Unity Service Bulletin, and I am the offi­ cial organ of the Unity School of Christianity. At fre­ quent intervals I shall bring you news from Unity headquarters at Kansas City, Mo., and from the folk, in other cities, who sell our literature. I hope to be the bearer of important messages and valuable information about Unity publications and how they best can be dis­ played and sold; about helpful ideas and pointers that have proved successful in conducting centers. In other words, I shall be a free medium of intercourse among the dealers and Unity centers. Sometime soon, drop a hint to tne about how I can best serve you. I am sure you know many things that you would like others to know. Tell me and I will pass them along to the rest of our scattered tribe. I know I shall enjoy visiting with you, and I hope I may become a regular visitor. Look for me again soon—• maybe next month. And remember: my hobby is SERVICE. ______Recently, a small avalanche of mail has been pouring into Charles Fillmore’s office, requesting the date and place of his birth. One of these writers, an astrologer, by his great concern in the matter, attracted Mr. Fillmore’s per­ sonal attention, and received this reply: “I am not positively sure of the time and the place, as no records were kept officially in northern Minnesota in the early days. However, I am certain that it did happen. Mother says that it was at four o’clock on the afternoon of August 22, 1 854. Father placed his guess at a year later. I don’t know; but I should favor mother’s judgment, as she was there at the time.” Then after calling attention to a paragraph on “Re­ incarnation,” he concluded with the following: “The thing that concerns me is not how, when, and where it took place this time, but, I am resolved not to let it happen again.” By reading the Christian Business Man for February, you will get information and inspiration on such subjects as the following: “God’s Law in Industry;” “Success and its Attainment;” “Christianity in Salesmanship.” The March issue will contain a practiced article by Lowell Fill­ more, manager of the business offices at Unity. TO EVERY CORRESPONDENT OF UNITY We earnestly request you always to sign your com­ munications to us in the same way. Any change in name, unless explained, makes extra work for our office force, and is likely to lead to mistakes. Here is an illustration of what a change in signature means: We receive a letter, signed Mrs. John Doe. A card bearing this name and the address given, is made out for our files. Later, we receive a letter signed Mary Doe, same address as Mrs. John Doe. But there is nothing in the second letter to identify the writer as Mrs. John Doe. Another card must be made out for our files. Then we may receive letters from the same address, signed, Mrs. M. Doe or Mrs. J. Doe. This means two more cards. To avoid mistakes, separate records are made for each signa­ ture. This means extra time in making out and handling cards; extra time in searching out former correspondence; increased liability to mistakes. All this will be avoided if you sign your communications in the same way each time, and by giving plain directions whenever there is need for a change in any way. We know that you will gladly comply with these sug­ gestions. Thank you.

FOR FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS For the benefit of subscribers living in far distant coun­ tries, the Silent Unity Healing Thought and Prosperity Thought are given one month in advance. Below are the thoughts that will appear in March Unity magazine. HEALING THOUGHT Held daily at 9 p. m. March 20 to April 20, 1923. The resurrecting Christ life within is now restoring, renewing, and rebuilding my body tem ple. PROSPERITY THOUGHT Held daily at 12 m. March 20 to April 20, 1923. New avenues of f>rosf>erity are constantly opening to me through the {iower of the Spirit within. THE SILENT-70 This is the department of Unity which attends to the distribution of free literature. You who have been bene­ fited by the study of Truth and who desire to help others to see the light, are invited to join the Silent-70 and to take up this work. Write to us for information. W e give the following testimonials: Cleveland, Ohio— I wish to thank you for the literature that you sent me several weeks ago. All of this literature has been distributed, and I should be pleased to send more. I am president of a metaphysical society which finds a demand for your literature. Many who attend our meetings are not acquainted with Unity, and I give them the pamphlets. Only recently I was led to a home where I was able to render a service. I gave the people some literature, and suggested that they write to you for prayers. They wrote to you, and were relieved immediately. It was a great demonstration to me. I was certainly used as a channel to aid them when they were desperately in need of advice, in an hour that seemed a turning point in their lives.— H. W., S-70 No. A Y -13. Penitentiary— I thank you for all the kindness you have extended to me and to others here, in sending us “Lessons in Truth.” This book has been very helpful to me in many ways. I am always happy now, no matter what comes or goes, for I do know that there is an eternal law of justice that governs all things. I notice that the “Unity Boys” are always happy and at peace, while others go around with long faces. Smiles are not prevalent here as a rule, but the Truth students know their value and always wear them.— G. /., S-70 No. CF-3. (Editor’s Note— The writer of the above letter is an Indian.) Penitentiary— I feel that I must write you about the wonderful good that has come into my life through your teachings. I feel the influence and know the healing power, and I believe that the men in here need you more than in any other place. I have lived in the church most of my life, yet this is all new to me. The truth came in reading “Les­ sons in Truth,” and I see that all my trouble came about from wrong thinking. Now, by the grace of God, through your prayers, I am thinking right. I have to build again from the ground up, but this time I am building with God. — A. N. H., S-70 No. CB-34. UNITY GOOD WORDS CLUB “Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.” Twenty-four thousand Good Words Club members are proving this Scriptural law. Offerings help to meet the expense of the Club. The pledge is: 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 become a member of Unity Good Words Club that 1 may unite in helping others as well as myself to speak only good, true words. I agree to guard my conversations against all words of gossip, anxiety, criticism, foolishness, impurity, untruthfulness, crime, fear, nagging, complaining, sickness, poverty, and anger, and to turn them toward words of trust, wisdom, goodness, health, prosperity, praise, joy, and goodwill. I will also abide by the rules of the Club.

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WHILE YOU ARE READING THIS hundreds of Unity readers are receiving personal in­ structions from headquarters and are demonstrating health and prosperity. Many, whose testimonials have been printed in Unity, owe their ability to demonstrate to their study of the Unity Correspondence Course. If you wish information, this blank may be used. Unity Sch-Dol of Christianity, Correspondence School Dept., 223 Kansas City, Mo. I have read Unity books and magazines for one year and have made a careful study of “Lessons in Truth.” Please send information about your home-study lessons. THE UNITY PROSPERITY BANK Is Yours the Nickel Consciousness? This question would seem impertinent, if it did not apply to the majority of people. It is not only those with the scrimping, hoarding, saving propensity to whom it is appli­ cable, but it might as truly be asked of the careful buyer, the bargain hunter, the “rainy day” prognosticator, the money borrower, and the one inclined to get just a little the better of another in business transactions—in other words, the sharp bargainer. Make a careful, honest appraisal of yourself, and see if you fail in no point of honesty, generosity, freedom, fear­ lessness, and just dealing in finances. If, after such an examination of conscience, you can 'conscientiously rank yourself in the 100% class, this little notice is not for you. Should you find, however, that you sometimes worry about making ends meet, that you feel insecure about your future or your investments, that your business ventures weigh on your mind, that you want to “get the best” of the other fellow— in short, should you find that you fail in one point of the Law, read on. For your benefit, we have worked out the Prosperity Bank plan, which includes simple instructions that will quickly help to take you out of the “nickel consciousness” class into the happy, carefree, successful class of people who rely solely on God, the eternal Principle, the unchanging, everywhere present, eternal Good, for their sustenance and for their abundance. This Bank plan brings with it easy in­ structions which a child can follow. It also includes prayers offered by Silent Unity for your success. The daily mail brings Unity hundreds of letters praising and thanking God and Unity ministry for benefits and bless­ ings received by the overjoyed, elated Prosperity Bank patrons. Then send for a Bank, deposit the amount for Unity Magazine, Weekly Unity, The Christian Business Man or Wee Wisdom subscriptions for three friends, and prove for yourself that You can enlarge your financial censciousness ! Please examine page 196 of this magazine for descrip­ tion, explanation, and blank. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS At the expiration of your subscription to Unity Magazine, please renew at once. When a blank is found under this notice, it means that your sub­ scription expires this month. If the blank is placed in this issue, your renewal should reach us before the first of March to avoid missing the next number. Use money order, check, or bank draft. If currency is sent, please register letter.

WHERE UNITY PUBLICATIONS ARE SOLD Unity publications may be purchased at the following addresses. If you are interested in Unity literature, visit our dealer or center in your city, and personally inspect our many books, booklets, and magazines. If your local dealer does not handle our books, the way to get him to do so is to keep asking him for them. Arlp.. Hot Springs—Steigler Brothers Bookstore, 520 Central. Liltle Rock—Pfeifer Brothers. Calif., Alameda—Home of Truth, corner Grand and Alameda ave.; Unity Truth Center, 2157 San Jose ave. B e r k e l e y —The Berkeley Metaphysical Society, 2223 Shattuck ave. Burlingame—Unity Center, 1100 Peninsular ave. Fresno—Unity Truth Center, 1034 Divisadero. Hollywood—Library of the Open Portal, 1500 Courtney ave. Lamanda Park—Unity Truth Center, 2530 E. Colorado st. Lung Beach—Unity Center, 603 American ave.; Home of Truth, 1140 B st.; Hewitts Book Store, 117 Pine st.; Unity Center, Gertrude White, 457 W. Ocean ave. Los Angeles—Unity Center of Christianity, 2120 S. Union ave.; Home of Truth, 1975 W. Washington st.; Metaphysical Library, 432-435 Music Arts bldg.; Unity Library and Classes, 257 Spring st., room 417 Douglas bldg.; Mrs. Betty Baldwin Crittenden, 4318 Rosewood; Bullock’s (the book section); Unity Fellowship of Practical Christianity, 908 S. Grand ave. O a k la n d —Ethel R. Egy, 2137 Twenty-third ave.; Andrew J. Bloom, 643 Sixteenth st.; Fruitvale Truth Center, 1621 Fruitvale ave. Ontario—Ontario Upland Truth Center, 1I4J/J N. Euclid ave. Palo Alto—N. T. Truth Center, 565 Hamilton ave. Pasadena—Brown’s Book Store, 190 E. Colorado st.; Miss Cath­ arine B. Guthrie, 482 El Dorado st. Pomona—New Thought Library and Truth Center, 158 W. Second st., room 9. Sacramento—Unity Center, 1415 L st.; Unity Study Class, 1425J/2 G st. San Diego—Metaphysical Library, 1023 Seventh st.; George P. Sikes, 1367 Fifth st.; Home of Truth, 1140 B st.; Beane’s Book­ shelf, 955 Eighth st.; House of Blessing, 2109 Second st. San Francisco—Unity Center, room 316, 165 Post st.; Metaphysical Library, 3d floor Rosenthal bldg., 165 Post st.; Home of Truth, 1919 Sacramento st., near Gough; California Truth Center, 68 Post st.; Mission Unity Center, American hall, corner of Twentieth and Capp sts.; San Francisco Truth Center, 446 Lake st.; Downtown Truth Center, rooms 1019-20 Shreve bldg., 210 Post st.; Unity Center, 611 Oak st., The Emporium. San Jose—Christian Assembly, 144 North Fifth st.; Metaphysical Center, 31-32 Porter bldg. Santa Barbara—Truth Center, room 39 Carrillo Studio bldg. Santa Monica—Metaphysical Library, 1431 Third st.; Unity Truth Center, 528 Arizona ave. Colo., Colorado Springs—Grimwood’s, 20 N. Tejon st. Denver—Unity Truth School, 219 E. Seventh ave.; College of Divine Science, 1819 E. 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St. Joseph—Practical Christianity, room 45, Ballinger bldg. St. Louis—H. H. Schroeder, 3537 Crittenden st.; Mrs. J. C. Appel, 2631 Russell ave.; Unity Society, 4505 Olive st.; St. Louis Truth Center, 456 N. Boyle ave. Mont., Butte—Keefe Brothers, 25 W. Park st. Nehr.y Lincoln—Unity Society, 502 Fraternity bldg. Omaha—Metaphysical Library, room 16, Patterson block. N. /., Atlantic City—The Traymore Book Shop, Traymore hotel, 1709 Boardwalk; Blue and White Book Store and Library, 105 S New York ave. Frenchtoivn—Mrs. Ella F. Richards, Del View Farm. Hackensack—Truth Center, 360 State st. Montclair—Mrs. M. Elizabeth Blackmore, 303 Claremont ave, N. Mex., Raton—May Schleifer, 321 N. Fourth st. N. Y ., Brooklyn—Divine Science Efficiency Club, Bossert hotel, Mon­ tague and Hicks. Buffalo— Buffalo Unity Society, 795 Elmwood ave.; Otto Ulbricb Co., 386 Main; League for the Larger Life, 152 Elmwood ave. Chautauqua—The Chautauqua Book Store. 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THE INTENSIVE TRAINING SCHOOL Will be held for two weeks at Unity headquarters. The curriculum comprises nine courses under as many teachers. Students who have taken similar work here, tes­ tify, in grateful and emphatic appreciation, to the value of the instruction given. It is hoped that this eleventh hour re­ minder will suggest to you that you may be able to arrange your plans so that you can be with us from February 4 to 1 7. UNITY LITERATURE For Seekers of Health

LESSONS IN TRUTH We couldn’t begin to tell how many people have writ­ ten us that they were healed while reading this book, though it is intended primarily as a textbook on Unity teachings. That it is a godsend to any earnest seeker for Truth, orthodox or unorthodox, is conceded by its thousands of readers. You could do no normal, reasonable-minded person a greater service than to place this book in his hands. It is as a torch to lead the wayfarer into paths of pleasantness and peace, and into by-paths of sweetness and light. Prices, 75 cents, $1.50, $3.00.

DIRECTIONS FOR BEGINNERS A booklet by Charles Fillmore, teaching briefly and clearly the fundamentals of Practical Christianity, supple­ mented by a six days’ course of mind treatment that has proved the truth of this teaching. Each day’s treatment consists of paragraphs and statements of denial and affirmation, preceded by a preparatory invocation. Because this booklet is basic, and specific in its directions, is the reason for the demands constantly being made for it. This, too: back of the appeal that the author’s words make to the reader, is the sense of confidence awakened by the sincerity of his life and mission. The price is 25 cents.

CHRISTIAN HEALING The author, Charles Fillmore, has written numerous ar­ ticles, pamphlets, tracts, and sermons, but this book is the crowning work of his career up to the present time. It not only covers the wide territory of healing and Christian metaphysics, but delves deep into the hitherto uncovered strata of mind activity, pregnant with powers and possi­ bilities of which the lay mind is just now beginning to catch the first glimmerings. This book helps the process. Prices, according to binding: $1, $2, $3. UNITY LITERATURE For Children

WEE WISDOM'S WAY A Truth story based on personal experiences, written by one of the founders of Unity. Children clamor for a continual rereading of their favorite chapters; parents profit by it; grandparents delight in it. The book is dif­ ferent—no other story makes quite the same impression. Paper, 73 cents; de luxe edition, $1.50. WEE WISDOM Unity’s beautifully illustrated monthly publication for children, teaches the little people humaneness, patriotism, self-reliance, practical Christianity, natural history, manual proficiency, and history, through the alluring medium of picture, poem, and story, irresistibly attractive to its young readers. Subscription price, $1 a year. WEE WISDOM PICTURE BOOKS Two volumes, No. I and No. II, now comprise this choice collection of pictures, poems, and stories, which have appeared in the children’s magazine. Wee Wisdom, from time to time. The popularity of No. I encouraged the preparation of No. II, which will be followed by No. Ill next year. Price, $1 a volume. LOVE’S ROSES Tells the story of Thelma, the only girl who completed her floral crown, and how she did it. It’s in the “how” that the lesson lies, “half concealed, and half revealed.” Girls love to picture Thelma appearing before the stately queen, all shimmery in white and gold. This dainty gift booklet is 25 cents. TREASURE BOX Especially for girls, though finely organized boys also enjoy this highly imaginative and romantic tale, which subtly conveys a deep moral lesson, namely: “The treasures of life are not given. They are found by seeking.” Story, language, illustrations, make-up, combine in an unusual appeal. Price, 50 cents. UNITY LITERATURE For Prosperity Seekers ALL SUFFICIENCY IN ALL THINGS Teaches that God is the fulfillment of every desire—• for purity and holiness, for health, for support, for any good thing of which man can conceive; and that the cer­ tainty of manifestation depends entirely upon our ability to recognize and accept this truth. Price, 25 cents. THE INVISIBLE RESOURCE “ If I can conceive of inexhaustible supplies existing in the omnipresent ether there is a way by which I can make these supplies manifest.’’ Words like these, and many others to be found in this booklet, strike a ready response in the reasoning mind. Price, 25 cents. THE SPIRITUAL LAW IN BUSINESS Chapters on such subjects as the following comprise this booklet, which is indispensable to business people: “Partner­ ship with God;” “Financing an Enterprise;” “Marketing an Idea;” “ Increasing Wages;” “How to Meet Criticism;” “ Collecting Bad Debts;” “Making a New Start.” Price, 35 cents. WEALTH AND WISDOM The value of expectation and demand in making claims for the good which is our birthright, is emphasized in the opening chapters. This booklet tells its readers how to succeed now, not at some time in the hazy future. Price, 25 cents. GIVING AND RECEIVING Those in consciousness of avarice, those in bondage to the idea of charity, those given to extravagances, those in the toils of debt, all need a comprehension of the law of equilibrium or balance in finances— known as the law of giving and receiving. Price, 25 cents. PROSPERITY AND SUCCESS Sets forth the underlying laws governing prosperity, and gives interesting examples of famous persons who have risen from a childhood and youth of poverty and obscurity to a manhood or womanhood of great usefulness, wealth, and world recognition. Price, 25 cents. UNITY LITERATURE For Persons Destring Devotional Helfis

BOOK OF SILENT PRAYER Any of these prayers may be used at night, or in the morning to help quiet the mind at the beginning of the daily meditation period. We can merge ourselves with “the Lofty One inhabiting eternity” only when we become still. Two bindings; either admirably adapted for gift purposes. Prices, 75 cents and $2.

THE LORD’S PRAYER ' A series of lessons on the greatest of all prayers, this booklet provides food for daily concentration and meditation. It is, indeed, worth while for students to learn the varied and deeper interpretations which come to the advanced student of metaphysics, who is accustomed to opening his mind to the great realm of spiritual ideas. Nicely bound, and comes in a box. De luxe edition, $2; heavy paper, 50 cents.

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