reflection, and darkens the understanding that demon-

strates above personal motives, unworthy aims and

ambitions.

Too much and too little is attached to me as authority

for other people's thoughts and actions. A tacit acqui- [10]

escence with others' views is often construed as direct

orders,—or at least it so appears in results. I desire

the equal growth and prosperity of all Christian Scien-

tists, and the world in general; each and every one has

equal opportunity to be benefited by my thoughts and [15]