rom the florist's, and with a smile
hold them out to her, saying: 'Here Mabel, are some roses for you!' How
would I feel if she came with the most pathetic expression of longing
and misery in her face, and dropping down on her knees, should beg me
to give her one flower? But instead, like a true child that knows the
father love, she would fly to take the beautiful gift and say, 'Oh,
thank you, papa!' as she gives me a rapturous kiss, then runs for a vase
to hold her treasures."

"Indeed, that is like the true child we all should become, and give
thanks for the beautiful gifts of God," said Kate, softly, as if to
herself.

"What do you think of the Lord's prayer as it was revealed to the lady?"
asked Grace, to whom this part of the letter seemed a little hard to
understand.

"I think her revelation far exceeds mine, but I have enough to know that
it is as she says: 'We must finally get the inner meaning, but I would
uncover the spiritual ideas by clothing them in more spiritual
language.'

"It would be a great help if you would interpret it for us," said Kate,
moving her chair closer in her eagerness to hear.

"Wait a moment," said Mr. Hayden, as he went for the Bible. "I don't
know very well how to word it, but the thought came to me this morning,
and became much plainer after I had read the letter."

He read the Lord's Prayer, then gave his conception of the spiritual
meaning.

"All-pervading Father-Mother Spirit, which art in all harmony, revered
and holy is Thy name. Thy peace and love and righteousness is conceived
and realized amid earthly environments as it is in the highest state of
harmony.

"Give to us each day the hidden manna, the living word that sustains us,
and give us the truth for error as we in our divine likeness to Thee,
give truth for error to those who err against us.

"Leave or let us not in temptation, but preserve us from all thoughts
that would dishonor Thee, for Thine _is_ the kingdom and power and glory
forever."

"That is wonderful. Oh, how beautiful it all is," exclaimed Kate with
much feeling.

"Isn't it?" added Grace, "and quite in accord with the passage quoted by
Mrs. Hayden,'what things soever ye desire, that--'"

"Same principle, recognizing the omnipresence of all things good, and
acknowledging the gift as already given," interrupted Mr. Hayden,
shutting his book and rising to put it away.

"How would you construe the passage where it says, 'with prayer and
supplica