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these in Old and New Testaments. The Garden of Eden signifies little to us as a literal occurrence of years ago! It teems with vital interest when we see in it a presentation of the condition of all at all times.

It is asked, By what right do you call the Garden of Eden story an allegory? By the same right that Paul speaks of the story of Abraham, his two wives and sons as an allegory (Gal. 4: 22-31). He who can say "Now know I no man after the flesh" can glean from the narrative of events the spiritual lesson that applies to each life.

Frequently does the Bible refer to the "veil" that is "over the face of all people" and promises the removal of that veil. Understanding lifts the veil of ignorance.

"'Which is the great secret?' asks one. 'The open secret' --- open to all, seen by almost none. This Divine mystery is in all times and in all places. In most times and places it is overlooked. The unseen Heaven --- the 'open secret of the Universe' --- which so few have an eye for!" --- Carlyle.

Understanding unveils the secret. All things are "spiritually discerned" by the light of the spiritual Idea. In this light "All things have become new." It has given man a new perception of God, of Christ, and of Man, a new vision of heaven and earth; a new comprehension of the Bible. We are finding the "spirit and the life" that is in all