All the good work that Saul accomplished was due to his being brought into the light of Truth by Jesus, during the hour that Saul was endeavoring to work against him.

There are some who do not understand how fully we are working for the freedom of our students, and for all people, through our publications. Some think that we are endeavoring to hold our students in bondage. We do not want to bind them, nor have we any idea of doing so; nor do we want to limit anyone, as some suppose. We teach them the Truth that we know is freedom alike for all, and we ask them to do that which we know will sustain their individual consciousness in that Truth. We advise them to be true to themselves, to us, and to all people, and to the cause of Divine Science, which is the Truth of all. They are at liberty to teach anything they want to, to go where they please and read what they like; but we do ask that, in justice to themselves, the people they teach and to us, as long as they teach Divine Science, they do not misrepresent it by some other name. If they want to teach Christian Science, in justice to all they should teach it as Christian Science. If at any time they teach duality, a higher and lower self, and personal re-embodiment, it would be just to all to call it Theosophy; if they teach Spiritualism, they should call it by its name. If their teaching is a mixture of these things, in justice to all it should be called a mixture of all these. There is one thing that we have advised and shall continue to do so: which is that they should hold strictly to Divine Science until they realize fully the vastness of its meaning, the freedom of its Truth; and we would say, if they are studying Christian Science, or anything else, let them be honest with themselves and stick to the one line of study until they ascertain what Truth it contains. We do not ask any more for ourselves than we ask for any one else. Justice applies alike to all, and it is the very basis of success in the practice of Truth.

A very few years ago, before I understood the Principle of Being, the Law of Unity, I might have said, as many do, "All statements or teachings are the same-they are all one." I would have spoken, no doubt, in that sentimental way, which would have made me seem very broad and liberal to many. But I now have an individuality, conscious of what is Truth, and have firmness to say that twice two makes four, even though I may have just been told that it makes three, that both statements are just the same. I now know that because the statement that it is not four is not of God's Principle or Truth, it will come to naught, it does not amount to anything; and because the correct statement is the truth of God's Principle, it will stand.

Questions and Answers.

Q. What thought shall I hold to secure success?

A. If you want to succeed, then practice success. The way to practice success is to act as if you were success itself. Have no fear, doubt not. Love and faith are power and substance. Go forth fully equipped with them.

To illustrate, when you want to buy someting, buy it as if you could afford to do so and believe you can. Do not feel afraid to spend the last dollar in hand-all of God's dollars are ours equally. On the other hand do not feel afraid to lay up money for certain purposes, or to wisely invest it that you may receive an income. Do not feel afraid that people will say you are not "in Truth" if you do. Attend strictly to your business, regardless of what others think or practice, and be not swerved by opinions and beliefs.

You

I am the way of success, is for everyone to know and demonstrate. need not hold any thought, but be what God is-Conscious Law, Power and Success. Affirm in every act, I am success.

Give and ye shall receive; receive and ye shall be able to give. First receive spiritually-accept what God has given you. Do as did Jesus when he said, “All mine are thine and all thine are mine." This means, to have nothing but what is God's, and that all that is His is yours. Accept this as a practical working basis, and then do not claim any more for yourself than you do for anyone else, and justice will be meted to you as you deal justly with others.

Truth-Seekers.

Seekers of Truth-what bliss awaits your search !
To walk a summer land in storm or shine,

For in your soul is light of love divine,

And nought of time may your white garments smirch;
And victory shall upon your banner perch;

And ye to Life's large Bible add new line,

Ye cheer your brethren as with holy wine,

And ye tho' few, are building up God's church!
The world demands the sonship of high heaven,-

The power to conquer sin and shame and death,

And lo in Christ the glory has been given

And power imparted by inspiring breath;

Live in this light, speak pleasure in these ways,
And music make of all the passing days!

WILLIAM BRUNTON.

Appreciation of Truth.

Sister Cramer: I have read again and again your article, "Be Still and Know that I am God," in October HARMONY, p. 99, and to my spiritual understanding it is simply God speaking His Truth to Himself in man, male and female, as He did when He talked to Christ Jesus. God has not nor never will quit talking to His children. He will never cease to do all that He did in the beginning. All who learn to apply music, mathematics, sculpture, painting, geology or electricity, or develop any hidden Truth, must talk with and get his knowledge of God. "All Truth and Knowledge comes of God."

A GOOD WORD FROM SALEM, Mass.

D. P. DIGGS.

Our meetings are held at 30 Gardner street, and they are growing in interest every week; nearly every Sunday some new one comes in. I have been a worker in Science for fourteen years, but my eyes have not been wide open until I studied your lessons with Mrs. Dansforth. I know our work will be blessed for we are a unit in Truth. We enjoy HARMONY 80 much, it is full of Truth.

Dear Mrs. Cramer :

MRS. J. L. DARLING.

I noticed last night in looking over October HARMONY, the blue mark. I hasten to enclose one dollar for renewal of subscription. I consider HARMONY the ablest exponent of Truth now published. Other books and writings please, and oftentimes instruct, but HARMONY satisfies. It is soul satisfaction that humanity craves, and when Truth finds expression in Infinite demonstrationas when God and man are realized as one in Substance and Being-then heaven touches earth and the true unity is sealed. This is what HARMONY means to me. Send as usual to Webster Groves, Mo. With love to all,

Respectfully,

Healing Through Divine Science.

J. W. SLAUGHTER.

Sonora, Calif., Sept. 26th, 1899.

My Dear Mrs. Cramer: I always admired the sincerity of the Salvationists, and now I quote their style and their noise, and shout: "Glory to God, I am saved." Oh, my limb is improving, and I am on it from five o'clock in the morning until eight every night. Please don't relax your treatments, for nothing less than a miracle has been performed. I am sustained beyond my power to tell, and especially tonight as I go to my room after a long, hot day over a boiling, hot range. I must close. Your sincere friend,

M. FRENCH.

I am so glad that I have been led to study Divine Science. About eight years ago I was seeking more light, and after having read quite a good deal on the Science, I still felt there was something lacking, and I asked lawyer Barton, of Kansas City, Mo., what would be good for a beginner to study; and he said that "Divine Science and Healing," by M. E. Cramer, was the best book for a beginner. I purchased the book, and began the study of Divine Science. I am so glad that I have had your Primary and Theological courses, and I thank you for your blessed teaching. I now understand that God is All. There is one Mind-the Infinite Mind.

"Divine Science holds that error has no claim upon Spirit, Soul, or Body. It keeps the three in Unity, and sees man as God revealed, or expressed; and what is true of God is true of man, and there is no evolution from a lower to a higher plane. Divine Science is revelation. It is the Truth of God revealing Himself in heaven and earth-the individual and the visible the Lord Jesus."

Now I do not wish to condemn my first teaching, for through it I was led to search until I found the truthful teachings of Divine Science, and as I adhere strictly to its teaching, great light is revealed to me.

I hope if there are those who feel as I did, not satisfied or at rest in their minds, they will at once begin the study of Divine Science.

Kansas City, Kansas.

M. A. GRAHAM.

A CONQUEST OF POVERTY, by Helen Wilmans, is Mrs. Wilmans' latest and best book. It is practical, encouraging and helpful. It is something of an autobiography and is full of experiences, which show that the author has proved her theories, and so knows them to be practical.

The spirit of the book is strong and cheery, and inspires the reader with much of the author's conscious power and assurance. Taken all in all, it is a very good book.

"To prepare for a life of opulence, absolutely full of the power that draws wealth, I must stand by the person that I am. I must uphold my me, and never slacken one link of the good opinion I have formed of it. I must no more depreciate my ability than I would blaspheme God. Indeed, it is God I would be blaspheming if I should weakly depreciate self." (Extract from CONQUEST OF POVERTY, page 108.)

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I. D. S. A. Items.

I wish to send greetings to Mrs. Cramer, and all the friends of the I. D. S. A.

ALICE B. STOCKHAM.

I enclose two dollars, one for my renewal to HARMONY, the other for donation toward the expenses of the Congress. I wish you every success with the next Congress.

I appreciate the HARMONY, and other of your works that I have.
Knowing there is nothing but success for Divine Science.

JAMES ROAN.

I am sure the Congress will prove good in every way. I enclose a love offering which I trust will be increased a hundred fold. LUCIE G. BECKHAM.

I shall be pleased to do all I can for the Truth we love. Dr. Sullivan and I are to open up a work at Topeka, Kansas, October 1st, and this will give us an opportunity to say many good things for the Congress. I will write a paper, and as it will be my first, I shall be pleased to call it "My First Paper." I am trusting God for a beautiful message. I trust I may be with you during the Congress.

LE ROY MOORE.

As it will not be possible for me to accept your kind invitation to be with you at the Congress, I will try to comply with your other suggestion, that I send a twenty-five minute paper to be read. You may call the subject "Positive Good and Negative Evil."

HENRY WOOD.

I take great interest in the occasion, and wish all prosperity to it.

WILLIAM BRUNTON.

May the spirit of unity and peace preside at this gathering, and the light of Truth shine with greater purity by means of it.

From one who has attended former Congresses :

LYDIA A. BELL.

Greeting to all. I deem it a soul feast to be one of such a gathering.

I think the season selected for the Congress is good.

EDGAR R. EATON.

I am glad the Congress is to be held in San Francisco. I expect to attend.

MRS. 8. R. WADE.

Everything that can be done to bring harmony and spiritual life into the daily existence of men, must meet with the approval of all those who have come to see, in the life of the spirit, the real life of man. F. E. ELWELL.