Part 10

He who enters an occult school must be quite sure that his intention is to construct and not to destroy. The student ought, therefore, to bring with him the will for sincere and devoted work, and to this end he ought to be capable of great devotion, for one should be anxious to learn what one does not yet know; he should look reverently on that which discloses itself. Work and devotion,--these are the fundamental attributes which must be claimed from the disciple. Some will have to discover that they do not make real progress in the school, even if in their own opinion they are unceasingly active; they have not grasped in the right manner the meaning of work and meditation. That kind of learning which is undertaken without meditation will advance the student least, and the work which is done for selfish returns will be the least successful. In the love of work, the love to do better work; yes, the love to do perfect work, is the quality which unfolds occult power; and in qualifying for better things one need give little heed for greater returns. If he who is learning seeks for wholesome thoughts and sound judgment, he need not spoil his devotion with doubts and suspicions.

The fact that one does not oppose some communication which has been made, but gives to it due attention and even sympathy, does not imply a lack of independent judgment. Those who have arrived at a somewhat advanced stage of knowledge are aware that they owe everything to a quiet attention and assimilation, and not to a stubborn personal judgment. One should always remember that he does not need to learn what he is already able to understand. Therefore, if one desires only to judge, he is apt to cease learning. What is of importance in an occult school, however, is study: one ought to desire, with heart and soul, to be a student: if one cannot understand something it is far better not to judge, lest one wrongly condemn; far wiser to wait for a true understanding. The higher one climbs up the ladder of knowledge, the more he requires this faculty of calm and devotional listening. All perception of truths, all life and activity in the world of spirit, become in these higher regions delicate and subtle in comparison with the activities of the ordinary mind, and of life in the physical world. The more the sphere of a man's activity widens out before him, the more transcendent is the nature of the task to be accomplished by him. It is for this reason that, although there is in reality only one possible fact regarding the higher truths, men come to look at them from such different points of view. It is possible to arrive at this one true standpoint if, through work and devotion, one has so risen that he can really behold the truth. Only he who judges in accordance with preconceived ideas and habitual ways of thought, rather than from sufficient preparation, can arrive at any opinion which differs from the true one. Just as there is only one correct opinion concerning a mathematical problem, so also with regard to things of the higher worlds; but before one can arrive at this knowledge he must first prepare himself. Truth and the higher life do, indeed, abide in every human soul, and it is true that everyone can and must sooner or later find them for himself.

W. J. COLVILLE'S BOOKS.

A Selection of the Most Popular Works by This Great Author and Well-known Lecturer in Europe, America and Australia.

~Universal Spiritualism.~ Spirit Communion in all ages among all people. The work Has two distinctive features: (1st) A resume of the Spiritual faith and practice of Egypt, India, Persia, Greece, Rome, China, Japan and other ancient nations, not excepting Europe, during Christian centuries. (2nd) A summary of recent experiences in America, Great Britain, Australia, France, Germany, Italy and other modern lands, all tending to show the persistent continuity of spiritual revelation. Clairvoyance, Telepathy and Psychic Phenomena in general are dealt with in separate chapters at the close of the volume, which extends to 352 pages, making it a highly useful text-book for all who are interested in the question of human immortality. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth. No. 24256, 1.00

~Old and New Psychology.~ Twenty-four chapters, including explanatory essays on many subjects of vital interest to all teachers and students. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth. No. 23766, 1.00

~Throne of Eden, The.~ Twenty-six chapters presenting important teachings entrusted to the writer's charge; also a record of extensive travel in the Southern Hemisphere; and a rational system of preventing as well as healing diseases. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth. No. 24186, 1.00

~Life and Power from Within.~ An excellent book, embracing the most advanced mental-physical teaching and the simplest rules for the guidance of daily life according to New Thought standards. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth. No. 23151, .75

~Dashed Against the Rock.~ A scientific novel, illustrated with many remarkable diagrams. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth. No. 22316, .75

~Health from Knowledge~; or, the Law of Correspondences as applied to healing. _W. J. Colville._ Leatherette. No. 22745, .50

~Birthdays, The Significance of~; or Our places in the universal Zodiac. _W. J. Colville._ Leatherette. No. 22191, .50. Paper No. 22195, .40

~Onesimus Templeton.~ A vivid romance tracing the evolution of a soul from bondage to liberty. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth. No. 23771, .50

~Living Decalogue, The.~ 12 Expository Lectures. _W. J. Colville._ Leatherette. No. 23156, .50

~Glints of Wisdom~, or Helpful Sayings for Busy Moments. Abstracts from Lectures by _W. J. Colville._ An encyclopedia of psychological laws contained in an endless variety of subjects. Leatherette, flexible. No. 22671. .40. Paper No. 22675, .30

~Fate Mastered-Destiny Fulfilled.~ Three stirring essays on live issues. Very tasteful presentation volume. _W. J. Colville._ Cloth: No. 22476, .30

~Mental Therapeutics, Elementary Text Book of.~ Twelve Practical Lessons. _W. J. Colville._ No. 22420, .25

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A Foreward.

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~As a Man Thinketh.~ Inspiring and helpful "New Thought."

~The Path of Prosperity.~ A way leading out of undesirable conditions to health, success, power, abounding happiness and the realization of prosperity.

~Out from the Heart.~ Most optimistic and uplifting.

~Entering the Kingdom.~ That heavenly kingdom within the heart of man, where perfect trust, knowledge, peace and love await all who will enter its Golden Gateways.

~The Way of Peace.~ It's realization and attainment.

~The Heavenly Life.~ How to attain its supreme happiness in this life, on this earth here and now.

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~Altar in the Wilderness, The.~ In seven chapters--The Golden Age, The Exile, Life in Death, The Conflict. The Wilderness, Illumination, The Temple.--representing the Seven Spiritual Ages of Man. _Ethelbert Johnson._ Cloth, No. 24231, .50. Paper, No. 24235, .25

~Ancient Mystic Oriental Masonry.~ Its teachings, Rules, Laws and Present Usages which govern the Order at the present day. _Dr. R. Swinburne Clymer._ Cloth, No. 22086, 1.50

~Ben Hur~, a Tale of Christ. The Great Christian Drama. _Gen. Lew Wallace._ No. 22076, 1.50

~Book of the Master, The.~ A clue to the mysterious religion of Ancient Egypt. _W. Marsham Adams._ Cloth, No. 22166, 1.25

~Brotherhood.~ Nature's Law. _Burcham Harding._ No. 22176, .50

~Brother of the Third Degree.~ An interesting and fascinating story of the thrilling experiences of an earnest occult student on his way upward to those sublime heights of Universal Love and Devotion to Humanity, attained only by the true initiates of the Great White Brotherhood--a vivid picture of life in the famous occult schools of Paris and the Far East; explaining much which has so long been veiled in mystery. _W. L. Carver._ 377 pages, Cloth. No. 22161, 1.50

~Constructive Psychology.~ The Constructive Principle of Character Building. _Dr. J. D. Buck._ No. 22296, 1.00

~Culture of Concentration.~ Occult Powers and their acquirement. _Wm. Q. Judge._ No. 22266, .10

~Discovery of the Soul, The.~ Throwing light on the path of progressive man, leading through mysticism to the discovery of those unused powers within the soul, which duly appropriated give expression to the Divine in Man. _Floyd B. Wilson._ No. 22306, 1.00

~Egypt the Cradle of Ancient Masonry.~ Comprising a history of Egypt, with a comprehensive and authentic account of the Antiquity of Masonry, the result of many years of personal investigation and exhaustive research in India, Persia, Syria and the Valley of the Nile. _Norman F. de Clifford._ Beautifully illustrated.

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~Egyptian Symbols, A Comparison~ with those of the Hebrews. Including Principle of Symbology, Application to Egyptian Symbols, to the Symbols of Color and to the Symbols of the Bible. A clear, concise exposition of a most interesting subject, by _Frederick Portal_. Translated from the French, by _John W. Simons_. Illustrated. No. 22381, 1.00

~Harmonies of Evolution.~ This work marks out a new path in the treatment of the so-called Occult in Nature, attempting to explain rather than to mystify and to illustrate and elucidate the correlation of spiritual and physical forces in Nature. _Florence Huntley._ 463 pgs. No. 22716, 2.00

~Hermes and Plato.~ The mysteries of Egypt and of Eleusis. _Edouard Shure._ No. 22856, 1.00

~History of Initiation.~ In Twelve Lectures: General Introduction, History of Initiation in Hindostan, Philosophy of the Eastern Mysteries, Initiation in Persia, Initiation in Greece, Ceremonies of Initiation into the Mysteries of Bacchus, the Celtic Mysteries, Ceremonies in Britain, Symbols and Doctrines of the Druids, Gothic Mysteries, Doctrines and Morality, History of Initiation in America, comprising the Rites, Ceremonies and Doctrines of all the Secret and Mysterious Institutions of the Ancient World. _Rev. George Oliver, D.D._ Illustrated, 218 pgs. Blue cloth and gilt stamps, 5-1/4 × 8-1/4, gilt. No. 22801, 1.50

~History of the Knights Templar.~ _C. G. Addison._ A condensed narrative or History of the Great Crusades; a thrilling account of the longest and hardest struggle for freedom of Christian principles that the world has ever known; no such zeal, no such ardor has ever been recorded; no such battles have been fought in ancient or modern times; no such persecutions, martyrdom and suffering for any cause as that endured by the Crusaders, out of which has grown our beautiful system of Templarism.

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~Initiation, The Way of,~ or how to attain knowledge of the higher world. _Rudolf Steiner, Ph.D._ Arranged from the translation by _Max Gysi_. Notes by _Edouard Schuré_. A valuable guide in a matter between you and yourself. New large type. No. 24276, 1.00, Paper. No. 24280, .75

~Initiation and its Results.~ _Rudolf Steiner, Ph.D._ (Now in press). A sequel to the way of Initiation. These works, in the plainest and clearest way, give more instruction in occult knowledge than any yet published. The Mystics and philosophic press indorse them in the highest terms. New large type. No. 22976, 1.00

~In Tune with the Infinite.~ _Ralph Waldo Trine._ Bound in Japanese style or special silk. No. 22996, 1.25

~Josephus.~ The authentic works and life of this great Jewish historian and celebrated warrior. Translated by _Wm. Winston, M.A._ 1055 pgs., attractively bound and illustrated. 7-1/2 × 9-1/2. No. 23061, 1.75

~Kingdom of Love, The.~ _Henry Frank._ Beautifully expressed, wholesome, helpful and inspiring essays. 245 pgs. No. 23086, 1.00

~Koran, The.~ Commonly called the Alkoran of Mohammed (the Mohammedian Bible). 559 pgs. No. 23071, 1.50

~Krishna and Orpheus~, the Great Initiates of the East and West. _Edouard Schuré._ No. 23106, 1.25

~Last Great Initiate, Jesus the.~ _Edouard Schuré._ The Essenes, St. John, etc. No. 23056, 1.00

~Life and Writings of Dr. Rob't. Fludd~, the English Rosicrucian. _I. B. Craven._ Cloth. No. 23206, 2.50

~Light on the Path.~ A treatise for the personal use of those who are unfamiliar with the Eastern Wisdom but desire to enter within its influence. _C. M._ Cloth. No. 23166, .50, Leather. No. 24266, .75

~Lost Word Found, The.~ "The most compelling bit of literature yet presented by Dr. Buck, and unlike anything ever written concerning the mystery of the Lost Word." _J. D. Buck._ No. 23196, .50

~Man Limitless.~ "A study of the possibilities of man when acting under infinite guidance with which he is in absolute touch." _Floyd B. Wilson._ No. 23531, 1.25

~Man of Mount Moriah, The.~ From Symbolism and Prophecy to Sacrifice and Fulfillment--a wonderfully interesting story of the Grand Architect at the Building of King Solomon's Temple. Beautifully illustrated, followed by forty pages of the best Masonic and O.E.S. poetry, including "Esther, a sacred drama." 334 pgs. Edition after edition has been sold, which enables us to greatly increase the quality and style of the book for serviceable wear and richness of appearance. _C. M. Boutelle._,

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~Mastery of Mind in the Making of a Man, The.~ A searching analysis and exposition of the power of mind in body-building and the forming of personality. _Henry Frank._ 250 pgs. No. 33336, 1.00

~Messianic Expectation and Modern Judaism.~ _Solomon Schindler._ Cloth. No. 23336, 1.00

~Morals and Dogma~, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite from the 1st, to 33d Degree, by _Albert Pike, Grand Commander_. This valuable work is the result of years of study, translations from ancient and modern languages, and thousands of dollars expenditure by the author. The Masonic and Theosophical student will find in it a mine of knowledge that can be found nowhere else, and heretofore within the reach of but few. The greatest book ever written or printed about Free Masonry. 861 pgs. 6-1/2 × 9-1/2. Cloth binding with gold stamps. No. 23361, 5.25

~Myrtle Baldwin.~ A novel of great interest, especially to the Fraternity, as it is full of Masonic principles. _Bro. Charles Clark Munn_, author of The Hermet, etc. 510 pgs. 5-1/4 × 7-1/2. Illustrated, green cloth, black and gold stamps. An excellent gift. No. 23586, 1.50

~Mystical Life of Ours, This.~ _Ralph Waldo Trine._ No. 24236, 1.00

~Occult Science in India~, and among the Ancients, with an account of their Mystic Initiations and History of Spiritualism. _Louis Jacolliot._ Cloth. No. 23715, 2.50

~Occultist's Travels, An.~ _Willy Reichel._ Cloth. No. 33726, 1.00

~Paths to Power.~ "The struggling will gain strength--the doubting assurance--and the despairing hope, from this book." Fifteenth edition. _Floyd B. Wilson._ No. 23796, 1.00

~Philosophy of Fire, The.~ "There is nothing new under the sun." Fire Philosophy is the foundation of all True Initiation, and all Mystic and Occult Fraternities, as well as the Secret Doctrine and Ancient Mysteries. Atlantis, its Beauty, and its Fall. The Templars, and Fire Philosophers. The Therapeutae and Essenes and their Initiation. Second and very much enlarged edition, contains the Rosicrucian Fire Philosophy according to Jennings. _R. S. Clymer._ About 250 pgs. Silk Cloth. Symbol in gold. No. 23806, 1.50

~Pythagoras and the Delphic Mysteries.~ _Edouard Schuré._ No. 23811, 1.50

~Queen Moo and the Egyptian Sphinx.~ A most interesting and valuable work--the result of extensive research among the ruined palaces, tombs and temples, and careful study of the signs, symbols and ancient manuscripts of the Mayas of prehistoric Yucatan; showing evidences of a civilization antedating, by centuries, that of the Eastern Hemisphere, and giving a reasonable solution of that mystery of the ages--the Origin and Meaning of the Egyptian Sphinx. _Augustus Le Plongeon._ Beautifully illustrated with full page half-tone prints, from photographs taken by the author while exploring those ancient remains. No. 23851. Reduced from 6.00 to 4.75

~Queen Moo's Talisman.~ The Fall of the Maya Empire. A beautiful Poem with Introduction and Explanatory Argument. _Alice Le Plongeon._ Profusely illustrated. Cloth. No. 23841, 1.50

~Rose Croix, The.~ A story of Two Hemispheres. A most interesting novel. _David Tod Gilliam._ 369 pgs. No. 23946, 1.60

~Rosicrucians, The.~ Their Teachings and Mysteries according to the Manifestoes issued at various times by the fraternity itself. Also some of their secret Teachings and the mystery of the Order explained. _Bro. R. Swinburne Clymer._ 304 pgs. No. 23906, 6.00

~Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, The.~ With 12 full page illustrations in colors and tinted border designs, 6 × 9. Deckel edge, No. 23936 1.25. Watered Silk, No. 23940, 2.00. Limp Leather, No. 23937, 2.00

~Sacred Mysteries.~ Freemasonry in times anterior to the Temple of Solomon. Relics of the Mayas and Quiches 11,500 years ago, their relation to the Sacred Mysteries of Egypt, Greece, Chaldea and India. _Augustus Le Plongeon._ No. 23956, 2.50

~Sermon on the Mount~, and other Extracts from the New Testament. A verbatim translation from the Greek with notes on the Mystical or Arcane Sense. _James M. Pryse._ Cloth. No. 24076, .60

~Servant in the House, The.~ A beautiful and uplifting drama of Brotherly Love. _Charles Rann Kennedy._ No. 23966, 1.25

~Signs and Symbols.~ _Dr. George Oliver._ Illustrated and explained in a series of twelve lectures on Freemasonry. No. 23986, 1.50

~Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses, The.~ The wonderful arts of the old wise Hebrews, taken from the Mosaic books of the Kabbalah and the Talmud, for the good of mankind. 100 pgs. Paper, No. 24040, .75

~Story of the Other Wise Man, The.~ A beautiful narrative. _Henry Van Dyke._ Exquisitely printed and bound. Cloth, No. 23961, .50. and Limp Leather. No. 23962, 1.00

~Spirit of Freemasonry.~ Comprising lectures on the State of Freemasonry in the Eighteenth Century, the Design, Rites, Ceremonies and Institutions of the Ancients, Nature of the Lodge, Furniture, Apparel and Jewels of Masons, Temple at Jerusalem Geometry, Master Mason's Order, Secrecy of Masons, Charity, Brotherly Love, Occupations, and a Corollary; followed by an Appendix containing Charges, Addresses and Orations on various Masonic occasions. _William Hutchinson._ With copious notes, critical and explanatory, of great value, by the _Rev. George Oliver_. No. 24021, 1.50

~Swedenborg Rite~, and the Great Masonic Leaders of the Eighteenth Century. The Masonic career of Swedenborg and his followers, and the relation between the symbolic system of Swedenborgianism and modern Freemasonry. _Samuel Beswick._ No. 24051, 1.00

~Symbol of Glory~, showing the Object and End of Freemasonry in a valedictory and thirteen lectures: Masonic Science, Poetry and Philosophy, Knowledge, Doctrines, Circle and Parallel Meaning, Great Lights, and Masonic Ladder, Theological Virtues and Masonry, Clouded Canopy and Ladder Symbols, Application, Blazing Star, Symbol of Glory, etc. _Rev. George Oliver._ 298 pgs., cloth, black and gold stamps. No. 24061, 1.50

~Symbolism of Freemasonry.~ Illustrating and Explaining its Science and Philosophy, its Legends, Myths and Symbols. _Mackey._ 360 pgs. No. 24071, 1.50

~Temple, The.~ Its Ministry and Services at the Time of Jesus Christ. _Rev. Dr. Eidersheim._ 308 pgs. No. 24201, 1.50

~Through Silence to Realization.~ This work embodies a system of instruction for mental growth and attainment of ideals. _Floyd B. Wilson._ 5-1/2 × 7-1/2. No. 24241, 1.00

~Voice of the Silence~, and Other Chosen Fragments from the Book of the Golden Precepts for the Daily Use of Lanoos. _B. P. Blavatsky._ Cloth. No. 24266, .50. Leather. No. 24267, .75

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