THE PATH OF EVOLUTION 



tation in his works. To study the operation of his laws 

 -governing the physical, mental and moral life on this 

 earth, and when we know the laws to obey them, is 

 our duty and is the extent of our capacity. To live 

 rightly in the life given us, and' then to trust our 

 near and our ultimate future to the disposal of Him 

 who gives all life ; should be not only our philosophy, 

 but may well be also our religion. As Edwin Arnold 

 wrote, quoting the words of the young Hindoo 

 Mother 



" But for me 



What good I see humbly I seek to do, 

 And live obedient to the law, in trust 

 That what will come, and must come, shall come well." 



To many men and to most women a philosophy 

 which satisfies wise and thoughtful men is not enough. 

 They ask for something that appeals more to the emo- 

 tions ; that is more capable of outward demonstration 

 and ceremonial observance ; in other words, that is 

 anthropomorphic. Early associations, early education 

 and the force of habit make pleasing and desirable to 

 many minds beliefs and customs that Science does 

 not consider within its province. But whatever more 

 may be wished for, and believed in, can only supple- 

 ment the great truth which Science teaches; the early 

 lesson that all should learn. 

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