THE HUMAN OR PRESENT PERIOD 943 



higher evolution than that now reached, with attainments beyond 

 present comprehension, is a reasonable hope. 



The forecast of an eon of intellectual and spiritual development 

 comparable in magnitude to the prolonged physical and biotic 

 evolutions, lends to the total view of earth-history great moral 

 satisfaction, and the thought that individual contributions to the 

 higher welfare of the race may realize their fullest fruits by con- 

 tinued influence through scarcely limited ages, gives value to life 

 and inspiration to personal endeavor. 



