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union of masculine and feminine is eternal in Divine Nature. This sanctifies marriage and reveals that true union is based upon the eternal unity of God with all his works. The external expression is but a ratification of the eternal Truth of unity. This, briefly, is the spiritual idea of marriage. Let us now find its practical application.

The thought that marriage is the chief end of man --- or woman --- is fast waning. Until man and woman learn the true motive of marriage, that which they call love will continue to be, too often, but a passing sentiment or a selfish emotion. Unseeking Love is the only Changeless Love. That is not Love that is always seeking its own; it will never be satisfied for it is only a sham. Unselfish Love finds unselfish Love.

Teach the child unselfishness. Teach the daughter love for her work and she will not marry to escape it. Instruct her that the one marries well who has found the soul she loves unselfishly and that returns her pure love --- and not the one who has sold herself for outward show. Let all "young" people be energetic (this is better than being ambitious) in manifesting day by day the best that is in them, and they may feel assured of true success in every direction, for their own shall be realized. Nothing- will so surely unfold thought into quiet and confidence as faithful service in daily living- and peaceful serenity in regard to the future.