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Salient Thought for the Day.

We must keep our inner life orderly. We must keep it up. This cannot be done by someone else.

Lines to Memorize.

I sit in this garden of mine

Speechless and wonder-struck;

I walk in it gently with bare feet,

For it is now holy land.

Lesson.

A person neglecting his thoughts and feelings cannot suddenly get the blessing of the spiritual life. There are times when spiritual lethargy overpowers everyone, but the brave heart rises above it and overcomes it. If there is lack of fervor, increase it, double it, treble it, and the lack will be crowded out. The Supreme Being is never far away from us. It is because of our conception of Him that He seems far away. We hold Him aloof by our attitude of mind. We draw Him close through simple faith and purity of heart.

Prayer.

O Thou All-compassionate Being,

Free my thoughts and actions from all blemish

That they may manifest Thy Truth at every step.

May my life move in perfect rhythm with Thy Life.

May I never grow weary in Thy service

Or lack in ardor and devotion to Thee.