"The conditions were such that it came through the medium's subliminal consciousness in that language. Understand, she doesn't know Latin herself.

"The public does not understand the probable relations between a medium and his control - by 'control' I mean a spirit, or whatever it is which is sending the message. The medium, as every one knows, is in an abnormal mental condition when the message is received - a clairvoyant condition we call it.

"In the latest experiment with transmission between the United States and England we used every precaution to insure against accident, collusion or fraud. I do not know if it was transmitted instantaneously. It was certainly sent and delivered inside of half an hour. The sentence used was not a stock phrase which might be hit upon at the other end by guesswork. It was an unusual phrase made up at the moment of sending.

"As nearly as we can make out, the conditions in the spirit world are such that space is not a factor with them. That ability to command space seems to be common with them. A thousand miles is no more than an inch. However, we have made only a few experiments in that direction."

From the experiments of others recorded and my own, I then deduce in regard to guidance to man from the other world, the following conclusions: Man is in touch with the supreme power of the universe through spirit messengers. Back of all is this wonderful force of which we talk much and know little. We can, however, get better acquainted with the medium between us and the great center. The medium or mediums between us and the great center are these spirit forces. If our desire is of the highest and noblest, we must learn to cultivate an atmosphere about us which will permit the entrance of a band of guides who will find in our aura a delectable climate. The power of suggestion is clearly seen, under this explanation. We suggest to ourselves or suggest to another a longing or desire, and hold that thought firmly for a time. This gives our atmosphere an attractive power for the spirit force we need, in order that help may be obtained from it to convert that longing into realization. Repeated suggestions should often be made, as the first may not have force enough to bring about the conditions that are necessary, in order that the full strength of the spirit band may be brought together for the end desired.

It may be asked, if this be true and there are evil spirits as well as good, may not one with evil tendencies gain power from the unseen to assist him even in crime? To this question I can only reply, "Yes." There is this, however, to be noted. If any one works to injure another, although he may bring this evil force about him to assist him in his purpose, at the same time there is an antagonistic force on the other side surrounding the other with which he and his cohorts must battle. It is only where the central thought of the mind is good and for genera, advancement - although it may be coupled with ambitious desires, there is no wrong in that - that one can call a strong band, and a band that will marshal others possessing even greater power than themselves to aid those they love in the accomplishment of purpose. Then there can be no opposing forces to be fought because the whole tendency and effort of the central force of the universe toward all humanity is and must be for its advancement, unfoldment and progress.

I, therefore, claim that in recognizing these spirit forces, we do not take away from man his God. The venerable Dr. Lyman Abbott in an address at Appleton Chapel, Harvard University, in December, 1904, said: "The times demand a God - not far off and only reached through sacerdotalism and Bible-made theology, but an all-pervading spirit of life, truth, vitality and beauty, illuminating all things, pervading all things, nearer to each physical entity than hands and feet." Continuing in his description of what he believes to be a reasonable God, Dr. Abbott said: - "He is an energy, as tangible to science and literature and history, and as provable by them as by revelation. Each of these three world forces tells that there is one eternal energy. No thinking man will say there are many energies. The days of polytheism are past. There is only one energy. That energy has always been working. It is an intelligent energy. No scientist can deny it."

If one can conceive of a personality constituting this infinite energy and embracing all life connected therewith, I will not argue denying it. I cannot recognize that force to be a personality and always omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. If one can conceive of a personality with these attributes, he must reason differently from me; perhaps it may be true. We have much unfoldment to do before we will reach and know this wondrous force, and yet to accomplish that is attainable knowledge. If man works in this philosophy, aided by these spirit forces, a day will arrive in the upward trend of development when he will walk, not only with exalted spirits who will aid and direct him in all the affairs of life; but finally he may reach by direct communication the infinite force itself. Long before that time comes, however, man will have evolved to a position where his knowledge must exceed that of any of those preceding him on this planet.

The papers in this volume lead up to the possibilities of ultimate man. Let one acquaint himself with the spirit forces about him, let him learn how to aid those forces to do their best work, let him recognize right thinking to be his elementary and daily task, and that it teaches worthy desire to be merely the forerunner of realization; and then there will be growth and progress for humanity more wonderful than at any previous period marked by history. Life then will take a grander, truer, holier meaning, for man will know no prejudice, no superstition, no environment, no limitations.