Unity magazine
LISSOHI.
APRII.4'
1909
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"""'' '. PETER AND CORNELIUS — Acts 10:1-48, V¥-^Print Aot» io:i-«>. '' r Now there was a certain man in Czsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of tbe band called the Italian band. 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision openly, as jtwero about the ninth hour ; of tbe day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him. Cornelias. . 4 And he. fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted.' said, What is it Lord? And he said unto him. Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial, before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter: . 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a : tanner, whose house is by the sea side. 7 And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his house-hold servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually ; 8 And having rehearsed all things unto them he sent them to Joppa, . . . j 9 Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh nnto the city. Peter went upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour : • 10 And he became hungry, and. desired to eat: but'while they made ready, he fell into a trance : 11 And he beholdeth the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth: t2 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and fowls of the heaven,
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f 13 And there came a voice to him. Rise, Peter; kill and eat *~ 14 But Peter said, Not so. Lord; fori have never eaten any: ibing that is common and unclean. 15 And a voice came unto him again the second time, What • God bath cleansed, make not that thou common. ; 16 And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven. 17 Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what tbe vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate. 18 And called and asked whether Simon, who wassurnamed Peter, were lodging there. 19 And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him. Behold, three men seek thee; 20 But arise, and get thee down, land go with them, nothing doubting : for I have sent them. ;
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Dreams and visions have legitimate place in the communion of the human and the Divine. Through them man gets glimpses of the cause side of existence. If we were all with open face beholding the glory of the Lord, these partial glimpses pf the inner would be 1 superseded by continuous open vision and understanding of that which knows and seems supernatural. Visions and dreams are as varied as personalities. Whatever the mind thinks most (about will appear in the forms it frames. This proves that mind makes and moulds materiality, and reveals the all potential force. Thinking about God and things spiritual opens the mind to realms where these hre, and a means of communication is established between man and God. But there are many thought-realms surrounding man, and in order to keep in touch with God he must hold for the highest, and keep up his {connection with the Innermost by prayers and affirmations oft repeated. Visions and dreams without the understanding of 'Truth to interpret them are often a snare and delusion. :::. V.~;: y-r-~"'r\> ;"••; 35. But in every nation hp that fearefhlf Cornelius's lesson was one of hv>: him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptablejifiility and obedience to the divine wiUV! to him. ..,'•, ] JTae was "a devout man, and one that ' 36. The word which he tent unto theF" feared God.' [children of Israel, preaching. good tidings* IFcW did Peter preach to Cornelius? [of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of* Peace and the'good works of Jesus of: m— • ' • • , • • 1 lazareth was Peter's theme. H e showed \_- 37. That saying ye yourselves know.s [which was published throughout all Judara,_l|l£0 n^,. ^ 0 ^ gives 4power to judge megmning from Galilee, after the baptism jK- , •• ° . . which John preached; - : - i W&-L-Z ' ~ J • ' L - 1 • "u . ' 3 8 . Even Jesus of Nazareth, how Godjf Vttb what tongue does he speak, anpinted him with the Holy Sjpirit and withw'^o is moved by the Holy Spirit? ,:?; power: who went about doing good, and j | The tongue of tolerance, of justice: healing all that were oppressed, of the devil ^ j m e K y v of kindliness and under* of Jesus Christ. Then grayed they him to tarry certain days. . „.
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Decembar 30, 1945 Acttv-10:34-43 November 5 , 1 9 4 4 eta 1 0 : 3 4 , 35 TfefflrdpeUgB ifa WuUtuT said, » •..;. Of a trddkv I perceive op tespecter of person^ 35. . . . But in every nation he that fearedV ; him, and worketh righteousness, is accept* rable to jhini. ."-• -*J£ tsons"?:: • * " ' • ' "••'•-'"'•""r'/'l t Because God is impersonal Spirifc| Bie Spirit of perfection, and with thig; Supreme excellence the petty attitudef of personality has nothing to do. Abso*; Jtrte-^mpfutku^ impersonal-iry are attributes of the Deity;In tbisi ISpirit alL become c*ae_ar^indjw
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It.jam. JUM m n Bpgaca uu uioampaM pid, Of a truth I perceive that God i s n j respecter of persons: " vi| it 33. But in every nation he that fearerii rum, and workethrighteousness,is accept*] able to him.. - -•*'"" '• -'•-?-:>.;••*?: yS?g§ £-•36. The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings lof peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)— " ; - • . . •; .-*! ;„ 37. That saying ye yourselves know| which was published throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism! [which John preached; SJ b 38. Even Jesus of Nazareth, how Gout anointed him with the Holy Spirit and ^rith power: who went about doing goodV arid healing all that were oppressecfof the; devil; for God was with him. '-•'•' -.%£ £ 39. And we are witnesses of all thing? Which he did both in the country of the Tews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree. ...... it 40. Hun God raised up the third day^ v and gave him to, be made manifest, ;i | 41. Not to all die people, but unto! witnesses that were chosen before of God, :#»**» to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. JH H 42. And be charged us to preach unto* Pie people, and to testify that this is he tjmo is ordained of God to be the judge; of the living and the dead. ^ L43.. To him bear all the prophets wrtfi gess^ that through |tibj_name_even/.jond Brat befieveth on him shall receive reirifiP' lion of sins._ ^ f What attitude ht acceptable Jo mf
spirit of love?
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| That of right and justice and the doing of good. "In every nation he |hat feareth him, and worketh righb feousness, is acceptable to him." >^ I To what do tolerance and right con* dudt on the part of men and nation^ | f i b peace. "The word which he : onto the children of Israel, preaching, good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ,'? pood wul is essential to the dawning I f peace among men. % fc.Wbat does faith in the Christ bring into our consciousness? : % |-Freedom from the evil effects of error (sin). 'Through his name every One that believeth on him shall re*. |hve ranissiou.of . - s i n s , " ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
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January 29, 1950 •
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.Aota*lQyg4a»43-:.f• " .imu rRer-opened TuS m&uffi7~and -said, « '••'•• Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: ; •' 35. But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accept-
,7j«v-«n—•- • ^jg to nuTL ... _..:; | 36. The word which he sent unjto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of iall)^! 37. That saying ye yourselves know, | which was published throughout all Judasa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism 'which John preached; 38. Even Jesus of Nazareth, how God. ; anointed* him with the Holy Spirit and' jwith power: who went about doing:good,! —^and healing all that were oppressed bf the; Tdevil; for God was with him. I 39. And we are witnesses of all things! •which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they: slew, hanging him on a tree. 40. Him God raised up the third day,' and gave him to be made manifest, j 41. Not to all the people, but; unto witnesses that were chosen before of God,: even to us, who ate and drank with him •after he rose from the dead. j 42.. And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this- is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge; of die living and the dead. •... j j 43. To him bear all the prophets wit-j iness, that through his name every one 'that beheveth on him shall receive remis-j jsjon of sins. '' \
'- How do we merit dhimTJavdr? ^ Doing right is all that matters inj the sight of God. Whether Jew or Gentile, white or black, each! one: merits divine favor according to his; works. "In every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is ; acceptable to him." What are the "good tidings of peace" that Christ came to teach) and proclaim? * j That God is the one God, andj that all men are brothers, because all are children of the one God. I What aspects of the Holy Spiri\ and of power were most evident in Jesus? His doing of good and his wofk of healing. Both revealed complete icon-! sciousness of God. «
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June 5 , 1927 Acts 1 0 : 3 4 - 4 8
f / / God gives to all alike, why is there such dhfersityL . of ability among men?
M e n *yjudge of the living and the dead..'.. ' '-"-.; ;£•- 43. To him bear all the prophets witness, that through ^Tapoleon were aU examples of the domihaht desire im his name every one that believeth on him shall receive re- ^-ule over others. All gained material honors and poweK» mission of .sins. .i. "I •'-:.•-• •.-:••'. p y e r against them in the scale is Jesus of Nazal 44. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit «who said of Himself, "Ye call me Master and Lord: fell on all them that heard the word. f . - "" |ye say well; for so I am," and further, "I am among j££r46V And they of the circumcision that believed were "you as he that serveth." Today we look forward to A amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the ; time when there win be no servants; when each shall y Gentiles also was poured out the gift nf the ""ly Spirit pbe master of himself alone. To reach this pinnacle we '.; -.. 46. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify 7God. Then answered Peter, > - ^must learn first to serve God and our brother rnam" ! ;j , * - C a n any man forbid the water, that these should not !> When the dominant trait is service, one needs to use | b e baptized, who have received[toe Holy Spirit as weU as we? 'wisdom in its exercise in order not to find oneself serv-j ling those who are well able to serve themselves anblj ]k-EuBF o n e £ a s "*• dominant irait OTrmmg'motivei w h o need that experience. One needs to have zeal ao; rnicn forms the key to his nature and determines the [cording to knowledge if one would recognize the righh of 5 ^ } » achievement Every one who aspires to fplace to serve and the measure of service, required foA ; spmtual understanding needs to recognize his dominant £ S n S ? n n h 1° hWa onunJ°d nmi az ke eftmB* «whh othe high demands I the best results. Affirming wisdom and the opening up Ie S * ? • .r ? being conform |of the right avenue of service prevents misdirected : J | o t h e divine ideal must learn obediently to shift various ^effort and insures a satisfying outcome. Rental phases from a material to a spiritual basis, I Sometimes selfishness is the dominant trait. Then, whenever such a change is indicated as d e s i r a b l e T ^ when the man comes to himself and feels a genuine: de* [sire to convert his self-centered view of life to a spirit! ! m J ! f ^ o v e 7 c o m e s a b o u t a , o s t ? e a s f l y amougS nal basis, the good fight is on. "I came to cast fire upon eU 38 • S f WT, ^- T ^ ^ in discovering him- the earth" is the promise of the Christ Spirit, and this tmDk f &U w h 0 f^ Z^J™ ° b a ^ received guid- ^living flame of love burns up all the dross of the selfish race through prayer, who have heard c o u n s e l e d ^personal nature so that the true Christ-centered life sdvice and had the way they were to take made plain :may appear. _, • ^ . ' :2? to^ern, we perceive that we need not merely haW sith in prayer as the true way of enlightenment We | . When Cornelius faced within himself the need of j^e_deaiLproofofjto_sc^^ and_srflritual efficacy, [change from old habits of thought, he began to prayi g u r own experience forms this proofj ~Prayer~stfrff f,The spiritual exercise of prayer increased his failh, ana -fie mcessant turbulence of the thoughts, so that the [this quickening process is pictured as his sending fog |Peter. This work of Spirit in the personal phase of pne Mind can function in and through the mental processes of man. v ' _. -;[.-'
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UNITY K a g a a i n a
APRII.4'
1909
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"""'' '. PETER AND CORNELIUS — Acts 10:1-48, V¥-^Print Aot» io:i-«>. '' r Now there was a certain man in Czsarea, Cornelius by name, a centurion of tbe band called the Italian band. 2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, who gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. 3 He saw in a vision openly, as jtwero about the ninth hour ; of tbe day, an angel of God coming in unto him, and saying to him. Cornelias. . 4 And he. fastening his eyes upon him, and being affrighted.' said, What is it Lord? And he said unto him. Thy prayers and thine alms are gone up for a memorial, before God. 5 And now send men to Joppa, and fetch one Simon, who is surnamed Peter: . 6 He lodgeth with one Simon a : tanner, whose house is by the sea side. 7 And when the angel that spake unto him was departed, he called two of his house-hold servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually ; 8 And having rehearsed all things unto them he sent them to Joppa, . . . j 9 Now on the morrow, as they were on their journey, and drew nigh nnto the city. Peter went upon the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour : • 10 And he became hungry, and. desired to eat: but'while they made ready, he fell into a trance : 11 And he beholdeth the heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending, as it were a great sheet, let down by four corners upon the earth: t2 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts and creeping things of the earth and fowls of the heaven,
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f 13 And there came a voice to him. Rise, Peter; kill and eat *~ 14 But Peter said, Not so. Lord; fori have never eaten any: ibing that is common and unclean. 15 And a voice came unto him again the second time, What • God bath cleansed, make not that thou common. ; 16 And this was done thrice: and straightway the vessel was received up into heaven. 17 Now while Peter was much perplexed in himself what tbe vision which he had seen might mean, behold, the men that were sent by Cornelius, having made inquiry for Simon's house, stood before the gate. 18 And called and asked whether Simon, who wassurnamed Peter, were lodging there. 19 And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him. Behold, three men seek thee; 20 But arise, and get thee down, land go with them, nothing doubting : for I have sent them. ;
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Dreams and visions have legitimate place in the communion of the human and the Divine. Through them man gets glimpses of the cause side of existence. If we were all with open face beholding the glory of the Lord, these partial glimpses pf the inner would be 1 superseded by continuous open vision and understanding of that which knows and seems supernatural. Visions and dreams are as varied as personalities. Whatever the mind thinks most (about will appear in the forms it frames. This proves that mind makes and moulds materiality, and reveals the all potential force. Thinking about God and things spiritual opens the mind to realms where these hre, and a means of communication is established between man and God. But there are many thought-realms surrounding man, and in order to keep in touch with God he must hold for the highest, and keep up his {connection with the Innermost by prayers and affirmations oft repeated. Visions and dreams without the understanding of 'Truth to interpret them are often a snare and delusion. :::. V.~;: y-r-~"'r\> ;"••; 35. But in every nation hp that fearefhlf Cornelius's lesson was one of hv>: him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptablejifiility and obedience to the divine wiUV! to him. ..,'•, ] JTae was "a devout man, and one that ' 36. The word which he tent unto theF" feared God.' [children of Israel, preaching. good tidings* IFcW did Peter preach to Cornelius? [of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of* Peace and the'good works of Jesus of: m— • ' • • , • • 1 lazareth was Peter's theme. H e showed \_- 37. That saying ye yourselves know.s [which was published throughout all Judara,_l|l£0 n^,. ^ 0 ^ gives 4power to judge megmning from Galilee, after the baptism jK- , •• ° . . which John preached; - : - i W&-L-Z ' ~ J • ' L - 1 • "u . ' 3 8 . Even Jesus of Nazareth, how Godjf Vttb what tongue does he speak, anpinted him with the Holy Sjpirit and withw'^o is moved by the Holy Spirit? ,:?; power: who went about doing good, and j | The tongue of tolerance, of justice: healing all that were oppressed, of the devil ^ j m e K y v of kindliness and under* of Jesus Christ. Then grayed they him to tarry certain days. . „.
O.
Decembar 30, 1945 Acttv-10:34-43 November 5 , 1 9 4 4 eta 1 0 : 3 4 , 35 TfefflrdpeUgB ifa WuUtuT said, » •..;. Of a trddkv I perceive op tespecter of person^ 35. . . . But in every nation he that fearedV ; him, and worketh righteousness, is accept* rable to jhini. ."-• -*J£ tsons"?:: • * " ' • ' "••'•-'"'•""r'/'l t Because God is impersonal Spirifc| Bie Spirit of perfection, and with thig; Supreme excellence the petty attitudef of personality has nothing to do. Abso*; Jtrte-^mpfutku^ impersonal-iry are attributes of the Deity;In tbisi ISpirit alL become c*ae_ar^indjw
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It.jam. JUM m n Bpgaca uu uioampaM pid, Of a truth I perceive that God i s n j respecter of persons: " vi| it 33. But in every nation he that fearerii rum, and workethrighteousness,is accept*] able to him.. - -•*'"" '• -'•-?-:>.;••*?: yS?g§ £-•36. The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings lof peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)— " ; - • . . •; .-*! ;„ 37. That saying ye yourselves know| which was published throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism! [which John preached; SJ b 38. Even Jesus of Nazareth, how Gout anointed him with the Holy Spirit and ^rith power: who went about doing goodV arid healing all that were oppressecfof the; devil; for God was with him. '-•'•' -.%£ £ 39. And we are witnesses of all thing? Which he did both in the country of the Tews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they slew, hanging him on a tree. ...... it 40. Hun God raised up the third day^ v and gave him to, be made manifest, ;i | 41. Not to all die people, but unto! witnesses that were chosen before of God, :#»**» to us, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. JH H 42. And be charged us to preach unto* Pie people, and to testify that this is he tjmo is ordained of God to be the judge; of the living and the dead. ^ L43.. To him bear all the prophets wrtfi gess^ that through |tibj_name_even/.jond Brat befieveth on him shall receive reirifiP' lion of sins._ ^ f What attitude ht acceptable Jo mf
spirit of love?
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| That of right and justice and the doing of good. "In every nation he |hat feareth him, and worketh righb feousness, is acceptable to him." >^ I To what do tolerance and right con* dudt on the part of men and nation^ | f i b peace. "The word which he : onto the children of Israel, preaching, good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ,'? pood wul is essential to the dawning I f peace among men. % fc.Wbat does faith in the Christ bring into our consciousness? : % |-Freedom from the evil effects of error (sin). 'Through his name every One that believeth on him shall re*. |hve ranissiou.of . - s i n s , " ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
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January 29, 1950 •
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.Aota*lQyg4a»43-:.f• " .imu rRer-opened TuS m&uffi7~and -said, « '••'•• Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: ; •' 35. But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accept-
,7j«v-«n—•- • ^jg to nuTL ... _..:; | 36. The word which he sent unjto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of iall)^! 37. That saying ye yourselves know, | which was published throughout all Judasa, beginning from Galilee, after the baptism 'which John preached; 38. Even Jesus of Nazareth, how God. ; anointed* him with the Holy Spirit and' jwith power: who went about doing:good,! —^and healing all that were oppressed bf the; Tdevil; for God was with him. I 39. And we are witnesses of all things! •which he did both in the country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom also they: slew, hanging him on a tree. 40. Him God raised up the third day,' and gave him to be made manifest, j 41. Not to all the people, but; unto witnesses that were chosen before of God,: even to us, who ate and drank with him •after he rose from the dead. j 42.. And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this- is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge; of die living and the dead. •... j j 43. To him bear all the prophets wit-j iness, that through his name every one 'that beheveth on him shall receive remis-j jsjon of sins. '' \
'- How do we merit dhimTJavdr? ^ Doing right is all that matters inj the sight of God. Whether Jew or Gentile, white or black, each! one: merits divine favor according to his; works. "In every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is ; acceptable to him." What are the "good tidings of peace" that Christ came to teach) and proclaim? * j That God is the one God, andj that all men are brothers, because all are children of the one God. I What aspects of the Holy Spiri\ and of power were most evident in Jesus? His doing of good and his wofk of healing. Both revealed complete icon-! sciousness of God. «
my*
June 5 , 1927 Acts 1 0 : 3 4 - 4 8
f / / God gives to all alike, why is there such dhfersityL . of ability among men?
M e n *yjudge of the living and the dead..'.. ' '-"-.; ;£•- 43. To him bear all the prophets witness, that through ^Tapoleon were aU examples of the domihaht desire im his name every one that believeth on him shall receive re- ^-ule over others. All gained material honors and poweK» mission of .sins. .i. "I •'-:.•-• •.-:••'. p y e r against them in the scale is Jesus of Nazal 44. While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Spirit «who said of Himself, "Ye call me Master and Lord: fell on all them that heard the word. f . - "" |ye say well; for so I am," and further, "I am among j££r46V And they of the circumcision that believed were "you as he that serveth." Today we look forward to A amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the ; time when there win be no servants; when each shall y Gentiles also was poured out the gift nf the ""ly Spirit pbe master of himself alone. To reach this pinnacle we '.; -.. 46. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify 7God. Then answered Peter, > - ^must learn first to serve God and our brother rnam" ! ;j , * - C a n any man forbid the water, that these should not !> When the dominant trait is service, one needs to use | b e baptized, who have received[toe Holy Spirit as weU as we? 'wisdom in its exercise in order not to find oneself serv-j ling those who are well able to serve themselves anblj ]k-EuBF o n e £ a s "*• dominant irait OTrmmg'motivei w h o need that experience. One needs to have zeal ao; rnicn forms the key to his nature and determines the [cording to knowledge if one would recognize the righh of 5 ^ } » achievement Every one who aspires to fplace to serve and the measure of service, required foA ; spmtual understanding needs to recognize his dominant £ S n S ? n n h 1° hWa onunJ°d nmi az ke eftmB* «whh othe high demands I the best results. Affirming wisdom and the opening up Ie S * ? • .r ? being conform |of the right avenue of service prevents misdirected : J | o t h e divine ideal must learn obediently to shift various ^effort and insures a satisfying outcome. Rental phases from a material to a spiritual basis, I Sometimes selfishness is the dominant trait. Then, whenever such a change is indicated as d e s i r a b l e T ^ when the man comes to himself and feels a genuine: de* [sire to convert his self-centered view of life to a spirit! ! m J ! f ^ o v e 7 c o m e s a b o u t a , o s t ? e a s f l y amougS nal basis, the good fight is on. "I came to cast fire upon eU 38 • S f WT, ^- T ^ ^ in discovering him- the earth" is the promise of the Christ Spirit, and this tmDk f &U w h 0 f^ Z^J™ ° b a ^ received guid- ^living flame of love burns up all the dross of the selfish race through prayer, who have heard c o u n s e l e d ^personal nature so that the true Christ-centered life sdvice and had the way they were to take made plain :may appear. _, • ^ . ' :2? to^ern, we perceive that we need not merely haW sith in prayer as the true way of enlightenment We | . When Cornelius faced within himself the need of j^e_deaiLproofofjto_sc^^ and_srflritual efficacy, [change from old habits of thought, he began to prayi g u r own experience forms this proofj ~Prayer~stfrff f,The spiritual exercise of prayer increased his failh, ana -fie mcessant turbulence of the thoughts, so that the [this quickening process is pictured as his sending fog |Peter. This work of Spirit in the personal phase of pne Mind can function in and through the mental processes of man. v ' _. -;[.-'
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