entire. The philosophies of men seek to reconcile the world to the appearance of death. The philosophy of Jesus Christ does away with the appearance. Eternal life can be demonstrated, but it cannot be done except by the Truth. It can never be demonstrated while the body is denied its place in the demonstration. For this reason, spiritualism leads people astray. They are side-tracked through following after the will-o'-thewisp of a bodiless existence instead of keeping faithfully in line with the Truth about the salvation of the body.

One of the principal reasons why so few seek complete salvation is that so many are satisfied to make the claim, "There is no death," without expecting any demonstration, or even taking into account the fact that it can be demonstrated. Most truth-seekers understand that when they claim, "There is no sickness, there is no lack" it means, when proved, that the appearance of sickness and lack are done away with. But in this matter of making the statement concerning life, they let it rest with the statement, and seem to expect no demonstration. In fact, seem often to think that demonstration is an impossibility. But in spite of the doubts of men, the real proving of the proposition "There is no death," does away with the undesirable appearance, just as demonstration does along every other line of Truth.

One of the subtle ways in which the thought of separation finds expression is in the use of such terms. as "pass on and " pass out" for death. When a word has been used as long a time, and with as many different meanings to different people as the word death has, it loses its force. New words are coined now and then to better express man's thought, and this is usually a good thing; but in the use of these new expressions for death, it is not good. Being new, they have a new life and power, and with what a shock they strike the organism! Knowing the power

of words, we know they must and will work out the idea contained in them if they are held to and expressed, so such words and expressions must go sooner or later.

The motive in seeking a new word for death was meant to be a right one, but the change fails to accomplish what it was intended to accomplish. To change a word with no thought of changing the idea back of it, nor the appearance which that word indicates avails little. In this case, it only painfully emphasizes the appearance.

And so with strong words of Truth let the body be blessed, quickened, renewed until it shows forth the glory which rightfully belongs to it. Until "all that see them shall acknowledge them that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed." No stronger statement for this renewing can be held than this one: "The Spirit of him that raised up Jesus quickens my body."

"The whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now, waiting the redemption of the body."

ONENESS.

JULIA P. HASCALL.

The Voice of the Living God is heard
In the happy voice of every bird.

We learn of God's Infinite Love and Power
From the beauty and fragrance of every flower.

We breathe, with the fresh life-giving air,
The Truth that God is, everywhere.

And we know, as we breathe this living breath,

That where God is, there is no death.

A NEW THOUGHT MOSAIC

JENNIE H. CROFT

[A "Twenty-minute" talk given at the Conference of the Western District of the World New Thought Federation, Denver, Colo., July 4-8, 1907.]

When Miss Brooks wrote me asking the subject of my talk before this Conference, I did not know what to answer, for I had not given the matter any thought. But, it came to me like an inspiration after I had begun my reply to her letter, tell her that the subject will be, "A New Thought Mosaic." This was such a delightfully indefinite subject, one that would fit almost anything that could be said along metaphysical lines, that I immediately settled upon it, and so informed our chairman.

As I thought about my subject, however, it took hold of me, and seemed to grow upon me. I saw that life was indeed a mosaic, and that many and various experiences, each in its own special place, were fitted into the design, which when completed, revealed the history of each individual. I saw that many people were seeking to make striking and brilliant effects, and were striving after this piece of attainment, and that bit of fame. Others were too indolent to exert themselves to accomplish much, but took that which came their way and used it without regard to fitness. Others again, were carefully choosing beautiful and harmonious qualities of mind and forces of character from which to form their mosaic of life. I saw, too, that everyone was hindered and delayed by the mistakes which he made. But it was given me further to perceive that individual character building was the execution of the greatest mosaic possible, and that each thought, each impulse and each faculty, had its part in the great work, and that while my brothers and sisters were laboring with more or less zeal to form some sort of pattern of their lives, it was the

individual's work with himself which was of paramount importance. We must concern ourselves with ourselves, and let our brother do the same without interference on our part. We must keep our thoughts, as well as our hands, off from him, giving him the freedom which we demand for ourselves.

We will then consider some of the necessary material for the individual mosaic, and the plans to be followed in its execution.

Those of us who have gazed upon some of the finest mosaics of the world, have noted with what distinctness the prominent figures of the picture stood out from the background. The artist, in making his design, sketched in these figures, and then chose the colors best suited to bring out the forms, and withal to create an harmonious whole.

The design or pattern of our mosaic is one sketched for us by that master artist, Jesus of Nazareth. He it is who has also given us instructions to be followed in fitly joining together the qualities and forces of our Being in the formation of a beautiful, harmonious life.

One prominent place in the foreground of our mosaic is occupied by Faith. Faith, to be an active power in our lives, must be based upon knowledge. One of old said, "I know in whom I have believed,” and we, too, must have more than belief in the Infinite Intelligence which shapes the pattern of our lives. We must know that God is an active principle throughout man's whole domain, the principle of Good, and this is faith. Jesus said, "According to thy faith be it unto thee." If we banish all doubt and fear, and go to work to prove this great power of Good, our knowledge will broaden and our faith deepen.

From believing to knowing is a pathway which leads to many a trial; from knowing to manifestation is an ascent to realization. Jesus, before the tomb of Lazarus, knew that the Father always heard him, and

he proved this knowledge by speaking the word which. brought the dead to life. Through faith we make all things serve the purpose of spiritual unfoldment. Through faith we develop the power to remain quiet and poised through all the exigencies of life.

Another prominent figure is that of Wisdom. We may have all knowledge, but unless wisdom guides and directs us in our use of knowledge; unless we are wise in the application of the knowledge we gain, we find our energies going wild, and we are not in dominion. When wisdom is active within us we find that our judgment is developed and discrimination is unfolded. We learn how to deal with conditions and circumstances, and not to let them deal with us. It is not more knowledge that we so much need, but the dissemination and practical use of the knowledge that we already have.

And then we would speak of Desire. It is through desire that man has attained to all things. There would be no individual life without desire. Desire is the principle of growth in everything that exists. Desire has been regarded as selfish, but it is a benificent force which impells us to acquire all that is necessary for the unfoldment of the soul. It was desire for spiritual attainment that caused Jacob to wrestle with the angel of God, or the Spirit of Good, until he obtained the mastery he strove for.

Like all other energies desire may be perverted, but its nature is good, always good. Let us remove all condemnation from this potent faculty of mind, let us recognize the important place which it plays in the forming of a beautiful mosaic of life, and let us place. it in the proper place which will cause it to add harmony and power to the whole work.

Knowing the important part which desire, when directed aright, may play in the individual's whole world, it behooves us to cultivate a desire for right thinking and living, that we may express through our