REALISM OF THE UNSEEN.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 56, 7 March 1914, Page 2

REALISM OF THE UNSEEN.

(Contributed.)

In the foresters’ Hall on Sunday evening last, Mrs Harris-lloberts gave ■m address on “The Reality of the Unseen.” We quote a few thoughts thorelrom: “That which is ‘seen,’ or visible, is not always real, because there is no immortality in matter. Only that which is eternal is real. Life, love, God—these are invisible, even as force, electricity, air, etc. friends, it is not the material tangible things that we so much value in earthly life, that form the realities of the hereafter. Great, generous thoughts that tend to promote the interest and happiness of the community: These are the real wealth of the spirit. Work in any cause that will improve social conditions, whether it be in scientific discovery, psychic research, or in the realms of music, literature, or art. Work, not merely for golden recompense of prospect, hut for the eternal good of those who need your help—to lessen the suffering, to comfort the sorrow, to lighten the burden, to remove the fear that afflicts human souls to-day. True, loyal, unfaltering service to our highest ideals and conceptions of right, charity, divine, unselfish, devoted, in ibought, word and deed. These will create the realities that bring happiness to the soul after death, Whop the panorama of all life’s history passes before the soul suddenly released from the body, it is not the sordid greed for wealth, the triumph of warfare, the clarion of fame, that give peace and joy ; ’tis the “cup of ■old wafer.” the generous unselfish motive, the gentle words of, kindness to others; the knowledge that your memory remains blessed on earth, and that many souls will greet you with 'ervent ‘God bless you !’ in spirit life.” “Build thee more stately mansions oh, my soul.” All work dene on eartn ■ms to he tested in the fire of love. “Tried as by fire,” whether it be of L'old, or of stone, of wood, or of -nubble.” Truth is a crucible which cannot err. God makes no mistakes. V'.vory soul must reap what he ha* sown. Therefore, let ns consider the reality of things unseen, in relation :to our daily lives, for these are the things which pertain unto our peace. Let every soul send out thought ■manations for peace. Let ns all do •air share and promote social purity; let us endeavor to obey the laws of Nature, of brotherhood and truth, i.<•{ ci.r religion be manifested by our .cowtb in Christlikoncss; and the results will be real, abiding, and satisfactory. We are our brother’s keep 7 cr; we have a sacred responsibility to humanity. The hereafter will be what ■: e have made it. the unerring result of our earthly lives. Life is real, good is eternal, and love the grand reality of eternity.