18 Yea, what a man does for his selfish self will make no markings on the credit side of life.
19 The good that men for other men shall do becomes a ladder strong on which the soul may climb to wealth, and power and fame of God’s own kind, that cannot pass away,
20 Give me the poverty of men, the consciousness of duty done in love, the approbation of my God, and I will be content.
21 And then he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said,
22 My Father-God, I thank thee for this hour. I ask not for the glory of thyself; I fain would be a keeper of thy temple gates, and serve my brother man.
23 Again was Jesus called to stand before the hierophant; again no word was said, but in his hands the master placed a scroll on which was written FAITH.
24 And Jesus bowed his head in humble thanks; then went his way.
CHAPTER 51.
Jesus passes the fourth brotherhood test, and receives the fourth degree, PHILANTHROPY.
When other certain days had passed, the guide led Jesus to the Hall of Mirth, a hall most richly furnished, and replete with every thing a carnal heart could wish.