to struggle along the path, and if all my appeals to the higher powers are not unheeded I hope to reach some point of attainment."

Mrs. F. J., Mo. :-"I expect to have an interest in the contemplated ideal city it will be all our inmost hearts can desire. God is with you."

I. L., N. H.:

"Being of an agricultural turn of mind I am ready to act in the capacity of any instrument for which I am best fitted, whether plough, hoe, or harrow."

D. K. D., N. Y. : :be assigned to me; and the proceeds of them. making attainments that

"I feel that I could give myself to any work that might also give the products of my brain, such as inventions and My present environments are so very unfavorable for I despair of doing so here."

Mrs. L. P. B., Ill.:- "Would like my name placed with your people: I judge I am one of the awakened' alluded to in the Call.'

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O. A. H., Miss. :- By accident read 'To the Awakened: "I am one of them. I live for others. Let me know more of your Society.'

F. S. R., Mass.:- "Especially interested in 'To the Awakened!" I should like very much to talk with you on the subject of moral duty."

Misses T. M. M. and N. G. M., Texas: "We anxiously desire to know, that we may be able to work intelligently for the good of humanity. We have followed the Practical Instructions.' We have dedicated all we are and have to God, as he directs through a clear understanding. We see the greatness, grandeur, and importance of the movement; and have a faint idea of the ultimate, and long with all our heart to come into a more interior knowledge of the truth."

Mrs. M. A. B., Mich. : "Do not know that I am capable or worthy to become a member of the 'Secret Scientific Association' but will make application. At present have nothing to offer except myself. I think each succeeding number of THE ESOTERIC better than the last."

A. M. G., Chicago: :I have an impression that you are in communication with me, am I right? Words fail to express their full meaning when I tell you that I am very happy and thank you kindly for your help in my eternal salvation." C. E. S., Mo.:-"Earnestly wish to understand a better life for myself and to help others, and am anxious to be led into the way of learning."

L. M. G., Chicago: Desires that in unity of desire some one member may be selected and helped, by all others concentrating upon him for one evening. "I feel greatly attracted towards such of the objects as I understand fully, in the article 'To the Awakened." But I frequently ask myself of what avail to me?" Rev. B. S., Kansas: "The article "To the Awakened "has fully aroused my, inmost feelings and most sacred desires. Every article in these two numbers is a precious jewel in the diadem of Queen Wisdom. Since we fully appreciate THE ESOTERIC thoughts, I feel like a new man in new surroundings, with new principles and aims. 1 am ready to leave my business in the hands of my sons, and come and take the special culture, and completely obey the guidance of the inmost." R. I., Pawtucket, R. I.: -"Seeing in your November number a request for correspondence with those who have dedicated all to God, and having given up all earthly ties, I send my name to be placed upon your scroll.”

M. E. A., Arizona: "The article To the Awakened," interests me very much; I hope to get the pamphlet."

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F. B., Iowa: Referring To the 'Awakened I must say I feel very much interested and would like to know more. Am much interested in THE ESOTERIC." B. B., Boston: I am not sure that I fully understand what is wanted in the article 'To the 'Awakened." Can you tell me what 'Jewels' mean?" J. P., Washington : — "I am much interested in the Practical Instructions' and To the Awakened."

D. K. D., N. Y. : Referring to the call to those who have dedicated all they have to God, says: "I believe I have done so.'

J. H. L., Pittsburgh: -"I, as one to answer the call 'To the 'Awakened,"

send my name for consideration and approval, if the forces in their wisdom see worthy to accept me as one of the workers. My whole soul is in the cause. I shall try to fulfil every obligation to the best of my ability with the help of the unseen." A. H. B., Neb. :- "Would like very much to hear from you in regard to the 'Call,' are they going to give out further instructions?"

L. B. H., Mich. : "I have certainly entered into covenant with the Father and am determined to devote myself and all I have to his service, anxious only to know clearly his will." Has greater power of self control in all directions since following "Practical Instructions."

C. G. N., Cinn. :-"Called but not ready kept ringing through my head. As I am only a beginner, and such a weak one, I suppose there is nothing I can do towards the movement except to go on and try to conquer myself first.' H. J. W., Mich. : "I notice that you request correspondence with all who have dedicated their all to God, and are willing to be led by the guidance. I have been trying as best I could to develop spiritual consciousness and to follow the 'Practical Instructions.'

L. V. L., Cal. :- "The Esoteric teachings are what I have longed for. I shall wait with simplicity. Am a close observer of all your Practical Instructions.' I shall be obedient in everything no matter where it takes me, nor what it takes from me. The time has arrived and I have taken the covenant with God, to be of use when the time comes. It is true I must devote much of my time to gain the needed knowledge, wisdom and understanding; and to clothe this temple (the body) with proper conditions to receive the wisest teachings. May God's power aid you is my earnest desire."

H. E. L., Chicago: - Alluding to the Esoteric Society, says: "I have daily thought of the instructions and helpful lessons which I was fortunate enough to receive from you during my short stay in Boston."

W. E., M. D., N. J.:-"I rejoice to hear of the progress you are making in the good work, and of the forth-coming good results which you anticipate. Our family all abstain from the use of flesh. When you have any opening that would be promotive of a higher life and usefulness on my part, I feel that you will let me know. I feel that the harvest season of a grand cycle is approaching if not here already, and much work for humanity is needed. I have read to my family the article To the 'Awakened "also your Practical Instructions.' I think it is indeed a call from the masters. But we read that many are called and few chosen; and I am questioning myself closely. I find I am not up to the standard; yet I do want above all things else to be instructed and guided in 'The path' and fitted for the service of humanity. I am not an entire stranger to the inner voice and am earnestly seeking to follow it. I think I can truly say that I have dedicated all I am, have, and hope to be, to the guidance of the One Spirit; and my prayer and determination is that my thoughts, feelings and aspirations shall be in accord with this Spirit. Yet I cannot say that I am free from every root of selfishness; and my psychic sense is not sufficiently developed to see the light of which you speak, Anger, ambition, envy, and passion I no longer fear. I think there must be something wrong about me or I would not be so absolutely poor as to be unable to contribute financially to this great undertaking. Nothing could be so agreeable to me as to be a member of such a community as hinted at in 'To the Awakened." But I have family ties, etc., I want to know more of the particulars of this grand movement, I am for it heart and soul."

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N. W. D., Iowa: "I believe I recognize all or nearly all of the mystic terms used in To the Awakened" as a part of my own experience. If I am worth your recognition you will have the evidence within yourself, and I rest my case for acceptance or rejection on that witness. I am truly yours for the good of the good and sincere."

J. B., Col.: "This call finds a response within, and my desire is to be worthy the confidence of the masters."

A. W., Texas: "I write as one desiring to dedicate all to God and one whose intense desire is knowledge, that I may do God's work better."

Mrs. S. C. E., Cal. :

"Your appeal "To the 'Awakened " profoundly stirs me; I hope I am one of those to whom you apply the term. I think you will know intuitively whether I am ready for the preliminary culture."

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G. B. F., Mich. : "After reading Practical Instructions' and 'To the 'Awakened I feel to write you as one who has dedicated all I have and am to God, and as one who can say and feel that I am one of the awakened'! I am prepared to answer most of the conditions affirmatively. I do not know to what extent I might prove acceptable until tested. It will only be a realization of what I have seen and felt intuitively for years. I am at present free to come and go as may be best for any length of time."

W. L. B., M. D. :— "Your lectures have been studied with much profit; and I am striving for the understanding to make them more so. Whether I belong to the class who have made the dedication I am unable to say. I am trying to devote my whole self to my profession and that is a devotion to humanity which comes very near at least to a devotion to God."

Dr. G. L. S., Detroit:-"To the Awakened" seems to be addressed to me. The G. N. K. R announcement has struck the tone of my heart. I think I see the light, and am seeking for further light and the eternal truth. I shall follow the path. I feel the need of higher knowledge. I offer myself in obedience as an applicant for membership in the above named Association."

F. L., Cal.: "I have covenanted all to God, am looking forward to an ideal social state. I have an earnest desire to be with those of a like Faith."

N. B. R., Ohio: "Prompted by a desire for a better understanding of the tripple attributes Spirit, Force and Matter, I write in reply To the ‘Awakened.” M. M. K., Ill. : — "I beg you will present my name to the G. N. K. R, I feel that I need assistance in the way of congenial friends. It is very easy for me to receive guidance when I am surrounded by proper influences; the least inharmony is very dangerous to me and causes me intense suffering. I desire a place to which I can fly and be at peace, to receive inspiration and muse upon the sublime purposes of the Deity. I hope yon will call upon me if you think I am capable of assisting in an exalted work."

M. A. S., Ill. :- "Feel sure I belong To the awakened;" and being very anxious to learn all that my mind is capable of, I write for information regarding the 'Secret Scientific Association.' O, how my heart is bidding God speed to the work you are doing. God bless you all."

A. J. F., Chicago: "In answer to the call to the Occident, I humbly ask that the brotherhood may look with favor upon my application. Please instruct me in what is the Master's will.”

M. H. P., Cal.:-"I am trying very hard to make myself a willing subject in the Master's hands; and hope I may be sufficiently awakened to hear his voice. I think I can be satisfied with the promise given, according to merit and eternal justice. I suppose the pamphlet will be all that is needed to guide all that will receive it."

Miss I. L., San Francisco: "I have been reading 'To the 'Awakened: knew something unusual was coming. I have been so hungry, God bless you."

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M. C. A., Idaho:-"My wife, daughter and myself are very desirous of joining in the work of ultimating and perpetuating the fundamental practical and theoretical verities of the religions of the world; and desire to join the association of people who are living the higher life, but we desire to live in a more congenial society than that in which we now live. I feel the importance of living the higher life, both for my own soul's good and that of those with whom I must come in contact. I have but little property, but what I have, I am willing to give for the common good"

J. A. L., Chicago: "I am trying to live out the instructions for making the highest goal of human attainment. I would like the Pamphlet for those who desire to become associated with you as workers. I am one of those who desire that privilege."

C. J. C., Col. : "I am anxious to receive the Pamphlet. I desire to say to you personally that the many valuable lectures and articles published in THE ESOTERIC have had very benefical influence on me. They have awakened me from a sleep of many years. If there is any movement on foot to establish a society here, let me know?

The tissue of the world to be,

We weave in colors all our own;
And in the field of Destiny

We reap what we have sown."

UNITY OF DESIRE.

MANY have been uniting with us in the desire that God's will might be done in us, as perfectly as it is done by the Holy ones in heaven. This implies that you have dedicated your life without reserve to God, and desire more than all else, guidance from the Superior intelligence. Few realize how much there is involved in the use of "The Lord's prayer."

Do you not feel the need of a better condition of things on earth? Are you not willing to spend your life in that direction? If not, are you willing that God, the supreme will and controller of all things should lead you, and become the inner monitor to guide you? Are you afraid to give up your will to such a guidance? If you are, then you have no use for this prayer, unless there is a counteracting desire strong enough to overcome that fear. If there is such a desire active in you then continue trying to conquer that fear, by persistant dedication of all you are, have, or hope to be, to God, and refuse to heed that fear until it leaves you, for it will do so if you persist long enough.

The Wednesday evening sittings are for a special work for each indi vidual in their own person. Each one is, or should be conscious of, first, what is needed by themselves, and if they are not, then let it be an hour of self-examination, consecration and desire (prayer) to have revealed to them what is necessary for them, keeping active the covenant of obedience to the word or direction received at that time.

Wherever there is a group sitting, we would advise them to keep the fact of their sitting secret to all but those who sit, and also the place of the meeting. It is also wise when you can, to frequently change the places for said purpose and if there are groups who cannot change their place of meeting and it is known that they sit every Wednesday eve, then change the evening and keep it sacred to the little company.

There is a powerful body of workers of black magic in our midst, that have sold their soul and body for power, who are watching this Esoteric Movement with jealous eyes, and who will do much evil to the unguarded and unprotected few if they know it, by insidiously getting control of the will of as many as possible and making them enemies in your midst to the work they have dedicated themselves to. Therefore, the greatest precaution will many times fail, and nothing but the most decided and persistent purpose can succeed. The promise is to the "Overcomer" to the one who has a well-defined purpose and an unyielding WILL to carry it out.

If you feel that there is an adverse will concentrated on you, the only successful way of overcoming it is, not to struggle against it, but to take

it and use it. There is no will-power that does not belong to God, whose name is Yahveh, i. e., the Will of all things that lives, therefore, when you feel that there are adversaries concentrating on you, hold your mentality very clear and pray, and inquire of God: "Why wilt Thou afflict me, I am Thine, let this Thy will help me to know and do Thy will, and the Master will give you power to take the adverse psychic force and use it for your own good.

You can trust the Supreme, therefore if you keep your mentality clear an 1 your purpose ever before you, never allowing yourself to judge another but take all cases to be adjudged of evil to God, then "All things will work together for good" to you.

We desire to ask all our readers a very important question and you will see the sequence of it in the next issue viz. Are you ready to die and go to God and be judged by DIVINE JUSTICE? To stand before the Father of all life and ask that the just recompense be meeted out to you for all you have done.

Peace be unto you, H. E. B.

EDITORIAL NOTES.

EVERYTHING that promotes health and comfort is important, and especially so to those desirous of making higher attainments. We accordingly, call attention to the card of Bates & Co., who are furnishing a substitute for the old health destroying corsets, and other rational underwear.

We have conceded almost our entire advertising space to the Esoteric College Report, and will refer our readers to the November issue for list of books, also for club premiums. This is a good time to interest your friends, and bring them into the circuit of esoteric thought and literature, and our book list will suggest many suitable holiday presents.

WE have just received from the bindery a fresh lot of Volume I, of THE ESOTERIC; in the matter of holiday presents it will be well to bear this in mind, as it makes a large and attractive book; its Table of Contents may be seen in Nov. issue. It is sent post paid on receipt of $2.00. In answer to inquiries, would say that all books in our list are sent prepaid on receipt of price. In this connection we will again mention The Perfect Way," the advertisement of which will be found in this issue. On publishing this work we made a special price to subscribers of THE ESOTERIC, at $1.50. This still holds good and it is well to remind our subscribers of the fact at this time. And now that holiday presents are under consideration, we must mention Prof. Butler's "Seven Creative Principles," and offer our readers the special price of $1.25 on all orders mailed us prior to Jan. 1st. Please bear in mind that this latter offer is limited to that time. An abbreviated Table of its Contents will be found on the last page of THE EsoTERIC for October.

THE new department of "Occult Phenomena and Forces from a Scientific Standpoint" makes this a favorable time to enlist the attention of those of a scientific bias of mind. Religious thought, as a rule, has lacked breadth, and inclined to monotony. The great esoteric problem is, to achieve a lofty unity without sacrificing those varieties and differentiations of nature which are indispensable to the composite and perfect society. The human "Temple" of the future must have solid and enduring foundations whereon the exact sciences may be wedded to the moral and emotional impulses. As we broaden our lines of instruction, we naturally hope to extend our list of subscribers, and we repeat our request for the addresses of all persons likely to be interested or profited, by either the new or old features of THE ESOTERIC.