which is the MATERIAL EXPRESSION of the mind of God, will not
tolerate too long a burden of human iniquity. Nature destroys what
is putrescent; she covers it up with fresh earth on which healthier
things may find place to grow.

I tried to convey some hint of these truths in my "Romance of Two
Worlds." Some few gave heed,--others wrote to me from all parts of
the world concerning what they called my 'views' on the subjects
treated of,--some asked to be 'initiated' into my 'experience' of
the Unseen,--but many of my correspondents (I say it with regret)
were moved by purely selfish considerations for their own private
and particular advancement, and showed, by the very tone of their
letters, not only an astounding hypocrisy, but also the good opinion
they entertained of their own worthiness, their own capabilities,
and their own great intellectuality, forgetful of the words:--
"Except ye become as little children, ye shall not enter into the
Kingdom of Heaven."

Now the spirit of a little child is receptive and trustful. It has
no desire for argument, and it is instinctively confident that it
will not be led into unnecessary difficulty or danger by its
responsible guardians. This is the spirit in which, if we are
sincere in our seeking for knowledge, we should and must approach
the deeper psychological mysteries of Nature. But as long as we
interpose the darkness of personal doubt and prejudice between
ourselves and the Light Eternal no progress can be made,--and every
attempt to penetrate into the Holy of Holies will be met and thrust
back by that 'flaming Sword' which from the beginning, as now, turns
every way to guard the Tree of Life.