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Rh Character is the quality of the individuals, and all personality is based on it. Of course this word may be used in two senses, but when we say character is an element of power, we mean a righteous character patterned after that of Jesus Christ. Let us remember also that while character is an element of power, that in itself, it is made up of elements; still these elements are not a mere aggregation of units. It is like the body having many limbs, and organs, all working together for the health, and effectiveness of the unit; taken together they make a strong healthy symmetrical unit called the body.

In like manner, character is made up of elements called particular virtues—morality which includes the virtues pretainingpertaining [sic] to man in his relation to his fellow man. Piety including the virtues to man in his relation to God. These are to blend together in unity of man’s personality and make its supreme quality, Character then is what a man is, it is the only imperishable treasure. Then let every Allenite prize it above all other things, whatever else you may lose, keep and cherish it, for it will make you rich. If we gain the whole world and lose character we will go