“In the beginning God.”[174] Here alone can the mind in its eager questioning, fleeing as the dove to the ark, find rest. Above, beneath, beyond, abides Infinite Love, working out all things to accomplish “the good pleasure of His goodness.”[175] [Sidenote: _The Divine Teacher_] “The invisible things of Him since the creation of the world are ... perceived through the things that are made, even His everlasting power and divinity.”[176] But their testimony can be understood only through the aid of the divine Teacher. “What man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.”[177] “When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth.”[178] Only by the aid of that Spirit who in the beginning “was brooding upon the face of the waters;” of that Word by whom “all things were made;” of that “true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world,” can the testimony of science be rightly interpreted. Only by their guidance can its deepest truths be discerned. Only under the direction of the Omniscient One shall we, in the study of His works, be enabled to think His thoughts after Him. _Business Principles and Methods_ “HE THAT WALKETH UPRIGHTLY WALKETH SURELY” [Sidenote: _Business Man’s Manual_] There is no branch of legitimate business for which the Bible does not afford an essential preparation. Its principles of diligence, honesty, thrift, temperance, and purity are the secret of true success. These principles, as set forth in the book of Proverbs, constitute a treasury of practical wisdom. Where can the merchant, the artisan, the director of men in any department of business, find better maxims for himself or for his employees than are found in these words of the wise man:— “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”[179] “In all labor there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.”[179] [Sidenote: _Every-Day Maxims_] “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing.” “The drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.”[180] “A talebearer revealeth secrets; therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.”[181] “He that hath knowledge spareth his words;” but “every fool will be meddling.”[182] “Go not in the way of evil men;” “can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?”[183] “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise.”[184] “A man that hath friends must show himself friendly.”[184] The whole circle of our obligation to one another is covered by that word of Christ’s, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”[185] * * * * * [Sidenote: _A Financial Safeguard_]