verity in Science, that the appearing of good in an in- [1] dividual involves the disappearing of evil. He who first brings to humanity some great good, must have gained its height beforehand, to be able to lift others toward it. I first proved to myself, not by “words,”—these [5] afford no proof,—but by demonstration of Christian Science, that its Principle is divine. All must go and do likewise. Faith illumined by works; the spiritual understanding which cannot choose but to labor and love; hope hold- [10] ing steadfastly to good in the midst of seething evil; charity that suffereth long and is kind, but cancels not sin until it be destroyed,—these afford the only rule I have found which demonstrates Christian Science. And remember, a pure faith in humanity will subject [15] one to deception; the uses of good, to abuses from evil; and calm strength will enrage evil. But the very heavens shall laugh at them, and move majestically to your defense when the armies of earth press hard upon you. “Thou must be true thyself, [20] If thou the truth wouldst teach; Thy soul must overflow, if thou Another’s soul wouldst reach; It needs the overflow of heart, To give the lips full speech.” [25] “Think truly, and thy thoughts Shall the world’s famine feed; Speak truly, and each word of thine Shall be a fruitful seed; Live truly, and thy life shall be [30] A great and noble creed.” [Page 339.] Fidelity If people would confine their talk to subjects that are [2] profitable, that which St. John informs us took place once in heaven, would happen very frequently on earth,— silence for the space of half an hour. [5] Experience is victor, never the vanquished; and out of defeat comes the secret of victory. That to-morrow starts from to-day and is one day beyond it, robes the future with hope’s rainbow hues. In the battle of life, good is made more industrious [10] and persistent because of the supposed activity of evil. The elbowing of the crowd plants our feet more firmly. In the mental collisions of mortals and the strain of in- tellectual wrestlings, moral tension is tested, and, if it yields not, grows stronger. The past admonishes us: [15] with finger grim and cold it points to every mortal mistake; or smiling saith, “Thou hast been faithful over a few things.” Art thou a child, and hast added one furrow to the brow of care? Art thou a husband, and hast pierced [20] the heart venturing its all of happiness to thy keeping? Art thou a wife, and hast bowed the o’erburdened head of thy husband? Hast thou a friend, and forgettest to be grateful? Remember, that for all this thou alone canst and must atone. Carelessly or remorselessly thou mayest [25] have sent along the ocean of events a wave that will some time flood thy memory, surge dolefully at the door of con- science, and pour forth the unavailing tear.