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and ever blended with, a strong spirituality. In- 

 tellectual strength of itself is admirable, but 

 never lovable. It inclines to egotism, and criti- 

 cism. Brother Showers' spirituality surpassed 

 all other qualities of his nature, and was the final 

 arbiter in all matters. While many others with 

 his intellectual abilities would have been ad- 

 mired and feared, he was respected for his ability 

 and loved for his spirituality. 



