Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1893. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... The words of Jesus begin to re-echo with redoubled encrgy and force. "Work while the day lasts, for the night comet!i when uo man can work." Therefore let every one who readthese words begin now to work with renewt 1 energy, that the harvest may be gathered in, and none of the ripe fruit be lost. Ed OUR EVANGEL. [Written for The Esoteric.] "Unto those who sit in the region and shad- ow of death light has sprung up." You who sit in time's dark places With its sorrow on your faces, Unto you comes our evangel: Listen, it is light and life! God is love, yea, God is wisdom; We are "joint heirs" of his kingdom; For His gift is life eternal Unto all; come, enter in. Simple, earnest is its teaching, Yet its blessing is far reaching; For to him that overcometh, Shall a crown of life be given. 'Tis not ease or worldly pleasure This great gift of boundless measure, But the Spirit's hidden manna Keeps the soul iD perfect peace. Not alone our own salvation But "the healing of the nation," While "the law of use" determines Each one's service in his place. Open wide thy soul's deep portals -- That are hid from view of mortals -- To the truth's divine instructions; Harmonize thy will with God's. Even now the spirit calleth, Sweet and clear the strain prolongeth. Truly drink of living waters, •Whosoever will," Oh, come. -- Fern. STRAY THOUGHTS. Come, dear friends, stand with me in imagination on yonder rock. Look with the eye of the spirit on that dark and troubled sea. There is no light; all is blackness, and we perceive nothing hut the rolling troubled waters. This sea must be crossed before we can reach the land of everlasting sunshine, peace and plenty-- Our Father's Kingdom. Those of us who have been successfully following the Esoteric teachings must expect e...
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