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are possible only as a man stands in an honest, trustful, helpful relation to God and his fellowmen." "The peace that passeth all understanding" is his whose conscience is void of offense toward God or man. Such are happy because they are striving for the true goals and the more abiding gifts of knowledge and insight. They are seeking for the complete and normal devel- opment of the divine powers through right thinking and are having the joys of growth, self-conquest, the joy of friendship, and the joy of unselfish, efficient service, for they are actuated by a forgiving, self-sacrificing love. Legem, Utah.

Mother Mine Written especially for and dedicated to my Mother

Whence comest thou, Mother mine, To give me life and breath? Art thou a spark from the Divine, To also conquer death? Who art thou? Thou who gave me birth That I may know thee well; Who sought to take up life on earth, That I might come and dwell?

Knowest thou thy covenants made, Before thy living God? Before this earth was e'er displayed, And Adam trod its sod? To lay thy life down at death's door, This earth with souls to fill; The Shepherd gave His life and more, To do His Father's will. Know this, dear Mother, ere you leave Your son to sow alone; A chain of flowers I will weave, From seeds that you have sown. Let peace abide each yearning thought, Concerning this, thy son; Each day renews the battle fought, Through you it all is won. A flower wilts and fades away When plucked, and none can save; My Mother, this I give today, Instead of on your grave.