he varies the form of his work, perhaps changes his habitat or country. On principle he takes a vacation from every relationship, even social and religious, that he may keep fresh, strong, pure. He not only visits foreign parts, attends other churches and social gatherings, but listens even to the heathen, endeavouring to find out why they are condemned as heathen.

Above all, to be a law unto oneself means to be a philosopher. This development is apt to begin with scientific reflection on the nature of things, but may be as well understood with reference to ethical principles. I am a law unto myself when I recognise, with Kant, that as a moral being I am a law-giver, I impose the moral law on myself. Inasmuch as a moral act is essentially my own act, I am independent and free. The law which I give myself is indeed the universal law tinder which all men have their being, yet it is real and true for me by virtue of my freedom. The moral law is over me, with its august supremacy, like that of the starry sky, hence I attribute it to a Being who is mightier than I. Moreover, when I do a moral deed I will that the law of my righteous conduct shall be universally observed. Still in the precincts of my selfhood this great law is made known. When I do right it is by my own freedom. My will to do right is wholly good in itself. I am not under compulsion, but am expressing the mandates of