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is increasing and the power of sin diminishing, for the
world feels the alterative effect of truth through every
pore.
As the crude footprints of the past disappear from the
dissolving paths of the present, we shall better understand
the Science which governs these changes, and shall plant
our feet on firmer ground. Every sensuous pleasure or
pain is self-destroyed through suffering. There should
be painless progress, attended by life and peace instead
of discord and death.
(Sectarianism and opposition)
In the record of nineteen centuries, there are sects
many but not enough Christianity. Centuries ago religionists
were ready to hail an anthropomorphic
God, and array His vicegerent with pomp
and splendor; but this was not the manner
of truth's appearing. Of old the cross was truth's central
sign, and it is to-day. The modern lash is less
material than the Roman scourge, but it is equally as
cutting. Cold disdain, stubborn resistance, opposition
from church, state laws, and the press, are still the harbingers
of truth's full-orbed appearing.
A higher and more practical Christianity, demonstrating
justice and meeting the needs of mortals in sickness
and in health, stands at the door of this age, knocking
for admission. Will you open or close the door upon this
angel visitant, who cometh in the quiet of meekness, as he
came of old to the patriarch at noonday?
(Mental emancipation)
Truth brings the elements of liberty. On its banner
is the Soul-inspired motto, "Slavery is abolished." The
power of God brings deliverance to the
captive. No power can withstand divine Love.
What is this supposed power, which opposes itself to God?
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