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120 Longevity is increasing;, and the power of sin diminishes, 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 understand better the Science which governs these changes, and plant our feet on firmer ground. Every sensuous pleasure or pain is self-destroyed with the lapse of time. There should be painless progress, attended by Life and peace, instead of discord and death.

In the record of nineteen centuries, there are too many sects and not enough Christianity. Centuries

ago religionists were ready to hail an anthropomorphic God, and array His vicegerent with pomp and splendor; but this is not the manner of Truth's appearing. Of old the cross was Truth's central sign. The modern lash is less material than the Roman scourge, but it is equally cutting. Cold disdain, stubborn resistance, opposition by church and press, are the croaking harbingers of Truth's full-orbed appearing.

A higher and more practical Christianity, capable of meeting human wants in sickness and health, stands at the door of this age, knocking for admission. Will you open or close the door upon this angel visitant, who cometh, as he came of old to the patriarch, at eventide?

Truth brings the elements of liberty. On its banner is the Soul-inspired motto, “Slavery is abolished.” The

power of God bringeth deliverance to the captive. No power can withstand divine Wisdom. What is this supposed power, which opposes itself