THE ONE IN THE MANY, AND THE MANY IN THE ONE. 135 



noting that my theory is not necessarily the same as Plato's on 

 every point considered ; and also that the simple abstract idea of 

 The One (as Oneness) is not identical with the idea of The One 

 Being (where the idea of Existence is added). We are much 

 indebted to Mr. Hoste for the way in which he has pointed out the 

 connection between " the invisible things " and " the things which 

 are made," and how Matter is properly subservient to Spirit. He 

 will, I hope, take frequent part in our discussions. 



