There are other people who believe that the sex force should be entirely and exclusively devoted to begetting offspring. In their opinion the sex functions have no legitimate sphere other than to perpet uate the race. On the other hand, there are millions of people who seem to think that the sexual nature was provided for the mere gratification of the moment. In my opinion the correct use of the sex force consists neither in the repression nor the ignorant expression of that power. While it is true that every part of the being has its natural use, it is also true that the normal activity of the body, whether at work or play, should always be a source of enjoyment. There are no functions of the body that were designed exclusively for work or pleasure, Nature having ingeniously blended one with the other. Each function has its definite use in the economy of Nature, and it is only by the normal fulfillment of this use that the highest enjoyment is derived. The functions of sex are for definite purposes and their contribution to personal pleasure one of the purposes of Nature.

An important fact for you to remember is, that the sex forces have two modes of expression. Therefore, marital love may be consummated with one or two purposes in view. One being based upon a mutual desire to provide for the conception of a child. The other that the exchange of the magnetic force characteristic of each may result in the mutual increase of health and happiness for both. The accomplishment of the first of these two purposes necessarily depends upon the local or physical union. The second may be fulfilled independently of such contact, as previously stated. The acquirement of a more complete expression of life is produced by the blending of the united forces toward the attainment of renewed life and vigor. The keynote of this attainment is harmonious agreement. Where this agreement exists a silent force is constantly at work establishing the desired result.

Statistics prove that the average number of years lived by those who marry far exceed the average of those who remain single. This being true on the old plane of thought, which has surrounded life with so much ignorant action and consequent inharmony, how much more will it be true in the lives of people who perfect the marriage relations by loving agreement and a knowledge of Nature's laws of renewal?

One of the essentials of long life is an inspiring incentive to live. True love affords this inspiration. Under its influence life takes on a brighter color. Love is a continual suggestion of life, beauty and happiness. Every emotion produces a chemical effect upon the body, accelerating or retarding the circula tion and life forces. Love is such a powerful emotion that its influence plays a very vital part in prolonging life. It is an established fact that every nerve and tissue in the body receives a direct benefit from the emotion of love.

One of the greatest mistakes made in the past and even in the present is to look upon love and courtship as a transitory period in the life. Constant courtship represents the normal life of people, whether young or old in years. The body takes on the condition of age in response to the dictates of the emotions. Therefore if youthful emotions are continued and perpetuated the body will continue to represent indefinitely this desirable period of life. If you choose to act old and curb the younger emotions you cannot expect to remain young for "as is the mind so is the body."

Husband and wife can be of the greatest help to each other in the demonstration of renewed life, by using loving suggestions, and harmoniously co-operating with each other in all the interests of life. Husband and wife should grow and develop side by side, that each may fully understand the other and be able to assist by word, sympathy or action at all times. Where one does not understand the efforts of the other, they cannot sympathize and mentally and magnetically co-operate to produce the desired results. Husband and wife should be as one in every respect.

If you have allowed your courtship days to pass away as ended, change your thoughts in this direction and begin at once to renew that state which was so enjoyable. Forget the years you have existed in comparative indifference to the spirit of courtship and begin to express love in its purest, richest form. I said "existed" because without the expression of love one does not live in the true sense of the word. Without love one lacks the warmth and emotions which create life, youth and beauty. He is like a stagnant pond compared with a flowing, babbling, laughing brook. He depresses the life force in those around him instead of spreading sunshine on all who come near him.

It is never too late to become the true, loving children Nature intended. Forget the years you have existed and begin to live again by cultivating love and courtship and renewed youth, and youthful powers will come to you.

Having had the philosophy of right living explained to you, you will now have a beautiful and sacred re sponsibility with reference to the conception and rearing of children. It becomes your duty to make for them the demonstration of enduring youth easy and natural. Children should be taught and trained to expect a continued renewal of youth and power, instead of being taught that they must mature and fade prematurely. This training should not be postponed until years after birth, but should commence with the moment of conception. The pre-natal influence is of the greatest importance. It is at this time that the embryo being should be subjected to the vitalizing influence of the thoughts of abundant life. The thoughts of the parents at this time determine the characteristics of the child. The responsibility lies entirely with them. It is for them to prepare the conditions so that their children may be born well fitted to live, in the highest conception of the word. As you train your children you help or harm yourself. As you look upon them you will see the evidence of your negligence to accuse you or of your care to repay you. As you train your children in the right way of living you will be renewed and strengthened also.