Love is what I bring to you, not a love that is here today and gone tomorrow, but - Love from the heart and soul, that will - Lead to a secret path. Look, see and - Follow a light to the Gateway of thought. Listen, think, trust and believe the - Voice from within, telling you how and - Where to find the "lost word" and - Key to unlock every heart and door in the Universe. Seek, knock, open and there find - Treasures long hidden, belonging to you.

Having myself found the secret path and spiritual treasures I am more than eager to share these blessings with those still lost in the wilderness, but sadly do I realize, that with all my love outpoured, I can not lead another into the light of true happiness - "If that soul is not willing to go."

"Every soul that has become awakened to the higher things of life, feels a desire to give of his best to the world - not for praise, but for love." In this life, I have but one aspiration: When my mission upon earth is finished, and I look back upon my work, I may be able to rejoice in the thought, that the world will be just a little better for my having lived in it.

When, through my friend, Roberta Griffith, I learned the crying need of the Blind, and how they have been overlooked by our good philanthropists, giving millions yearly, for libraries, hospitals and educational institutions, homes for the aged, orphans and cripples, parks and playgrounds, in fact everything that money can produce, has been done for the welfare of the seeing world.

But now, let us ask our noble philanthropists: What has been done for the thousands journeying through the "sightless land -?" Very - very little.

When I realized how our most unfortunate brothers and sisters had almost been forgotten, I longed to become their friend in need. A friend, whose call would penetrate every human heart, beating with love and sympathy for the saddest affliction in life.

But what I should do to have my fond dream for the Blind come true - that was the great problem confronting me.

One night, I witnessed a very interesting play. The moral and impressive lesson it contained was an inspiration and revelation to me.

I, myself, would write "A drama of Life" in which I could embody some of my cherished ideals, and psychological laws, so vital to human happiness. But as my thoughts and desires expanded, I realized that even though I could write a powerful play, it would only bring forth, and emphasize essential elements to satisfy the public fancy, but to reach deep into the hearts of the people, I felt that the message I longed to give to the world, could be better told in a story. So I at once began to write my first novel, in hopes, that the love principle it contains will help men and women find within themselves, the source of all true happiness.

My book, A Vision of Truth, is finished. I now send it forth into the world on a holy mission, and pray most earnestly that the twofold idea the story exemplifies will appeal to the hearts of all generous people, who I now ask in the spirit of love, to help me, help those entombed in physical darkness.

Let your heart and hand reach out to those that can not see it extended - but only feel - your friendly touch. Let your kind and tender words cast a ray of sunshine into their dark and lonely world. Let a noble deed and gift from your heart, help to build a solid foundation, upon which to erect - through the power of love -

"A Lighthouse for the Blind."

This is the author's dream - and motive of, writing A Vision of Truth.

Many will now ask the question: "What will a Lighthouse do for the Blind -?"

Through the enforcement of the new law for the prevention of blindness, thousands will be saved from going through life in hopeless despondency. To those, alone and friendless, an operation offered through the agency of the Lighthouse, may restore to them the God-given blessing of sight.

To the hopeless blind will be given the opportunity for work, in which they are competent, and do as well as their more fortunate friends. To the aged, unable to longer sustain their earthly existence, the Lighthouse will offer a home, where in peace and comfort they can spend their declining years in place of - the poorhouse. To many afflicted ones, sorrounded with all the luxuries of life, forgotten and neglected many times, by those nearest and dearest to them; to these sad ones - the Lighthouse will extend: friendship - love - and the sunshine of human kindness.

If you cannot realize the sorrow and sufferings of the blind and lonely hours they are forced to endure in deadly monotony, just close your eyes for a few minutes - and think - what it would mean to you, never to behold again the wondrous beauty of this world, that perhaps in your great sorrow or happiness you did not fully appreciate.

If you have trials, and heavy burdens of your own to bear, loose yourself in a worthy cause.

In the service of others, your troubles will cease to exist, and you will experience such happiness as you never have before.

Try it, dear friends and - know for yourself.

The opportunity for a grand and noble work is now offered you; accept of it - and receive from God the blessings, and joy of heaven.

Adelaide Walther

"Bebgheim" Ball Park Blvd. Grand Rapids, Mich.

"I followed happiness to make her mine Past towering oak and swinging ivy vine, She fled, I chased, o'er slanting hill and dale, O'er fields and meadows, in the purpling vale Pursuing rapidly o'er dashing stream I scaled the dizzy cliffs where eagles scream; I traversed swiftly every land and sea But always happiness eluded me.

"Exhausted, fainting, I pursued no more, But sank to rest upon a barren shore. One came and asked for food, and one for alms; I placed the bread and gold in bony palms. One came for sympathy, and one for rest; I shared with every needy one my best; When lo, sweet happiness, with form divine, Stood by me, whispering softly, 'I am thine.' "