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in order that they may be able to add more to the accom- 

 plishment of the great common work which lies before 

 united humanity to accomplish, and so be able to feel the 

 truth of the divine saying, that " it is more blessed to give 

 than to receive," and that it is not an injustice to be made 

 to recognise that "to whom much is given, of him much 

 shall be required." 



While we have faith in, and are persuaded of, the truth 

 of these contentions in our own mind, we cannot fail to 

 perceive that the time is still far distant when they can be 

 realised generally as accomplished facts, we are, neverthe- 

 less, hopeful than an appreciable growth of opinion may 

 take place as to their soundness, and that a corresponding 

 strength will be given to the faith and belief that special 

 and general knowledge, and individual and communal 

 attainment of it, will together advance the cause of truth 

 and civilisation, to the end that every step of the progress 

 made, in whatever direction, according to the requirements 

 of truth, will bring the end in view nearer and nearer, both 

 theoretically and practically. 



