May then the Awakenment come speedily to all the children of men, that "the time may be shortened." May also none"harden their hearts," but realize and recognize the "Light that shineth in the darkness," perceiving with eyes from which the scales have fallen the greater culmination of the heavenly prediction of "Thy kingdom, when every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess" principle exalted. For current events surely but emphasize "God will not be mocked"; and tho mysterious indeed are His ways, yet verily they are the only just ways whereby free choice can cope with unlawfulness and be made real; thus evolving and eventuating that happiness which alone gives and means Peace, Perfection, Liberty and Plenty to one and all, here and now, and for all time. Paradise regained, humanity made divine; restored and resurrected in practical realization of Life Eternal-to Know God.—Guro

mano.

To some, "God is principle"; to others, the only faith is in the medium of exchange to which they readily concede the honor, "In God we trust."

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA

It is always a great joy and satisfaction to our Household to hear of the high endeavors and success of our noble associates who are working in behalf of our great and incomparable message. Particularly is this so when the news comes from afar; for tho distance is but objective, the fact of material separation certainly proves all the more the spiritual realization that can and does work and "stand alone" in splendid attainment, notwithstanding the physical space that intervenes and which permits no communication and contact, except thru individual travel or such correspondence as may be availed of, be it either postal or "wireless."

Thus a letter from our representative, Brother Max Helmbold, in the great island continent of Australia, gave special pleasure; breathing, as it does, that spirit of courage, hope and desire, based upon principle, that always inspires and makes for that success which is significant of his country's motto: "Advance Australia." That this spirit may be propagated, more thoroly appreciated and enjoyed, as it will be amongst our people, a

few extracts from Brother Helmbold's letter are here submitted:

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. . . . It is lovely for us who are pioneering, fighting here, as it were, single-handed, to hear from brothers and sisters from far away, and hear how our cause is progressing in other parts of this planet.

"Certainly, the more prominent you stand the greater the resistance is which you meet, and from the experiences which we make here in our humble sphere we can imagine the efforts of the power of darkness there.

"We do not waver, and fully realize, too, as you quite rightly said, that we must personify both aspects of life and the workings of the Lord. We cannot imagine ourselves otherwise, but working right in God's own workshop, and the consciousness of this is our reward.

"It is invigorating to have a program without end before us, to be on Perfection's side, thus being in accordance with those true verses of "The Kingdom's Triumph.'

"It is not only a matter of believing in evolution; we have to live up to it. The realization of this makes clear our responsibility in our daily walks of life, in family matters

as well as in business affairs, and gives certainty in every move we make.

"We rejoice that Australia is entrusted to us. Our earthly station is humble, yet with love in our hearts we give all our time and strength to help make her a better place (so much has to be done yet), so that she may not be behind other continents.

"The adversary, the 'anti-evolutionists,' has succeeded here as much as elsewhere to adulterate religion and the products of the earth. The best is taken out of spiritual as well as physical nourishment, and man lives on starch with all its consequences, resulting in degeneration in the spiritual realm, as he lives on impoverished physical food, that drives him into the arms of the doctors and to the hospitals.

"Our meetings are still being held regularly on Monday nights, and it gives us encouragement to see that gradually but surely the Master Thot is, making headway.

"May God grant us His blessings for our work."

This letter concludes with "many thots of Peace, Love and Joy to all brothers and sisters in America and elsewhere," being indeed

emblematic of that Divine Beacon-Light which shall draw and attract all men unto Righteousness and the recognition of Truth. Reciprocally we say, "Blest be the Tie."Guromano.

KEEP ON PEGGING AWAY

I live in Southern California, the land of sunshine, where in the last days of January the first signs of spring appear and the pussy willows remind you that little fasts, now and then, are good for even the wisest men. Now I am an old-timer in Mazdaznan and have had many fasts before, a three-day fast, and three nine-day fasts.

Many chastisements have come upon me. I even lost my freedom, being confined to a sanitarium. But fate was very kind to me. I gained my freedom in the spring of 1918. For one and one-half years during my confinement I lived on white bread and water mainly. On gaining my freedom I took a position, where circumstances encouraged a light diet, as my work was easy. For about fifteen months I cut out almost all cereals, living in substance on cream, milk, vege