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AT REST IN THE KINGDOM
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eyes of the spirit, he sees that others continue to live it. He sees men and women struggling, fighting, suffering, and perishing for what is abundantly given them by the bountiful hand of the Father, if they would only cease from all covetousness and take it without hurt or hindrance; and compassion fills his heart, and also gladness, for he knows that humanity will wake at last from its long and painful dream. In the early part of his journey he seemed to be leaving humanity far behind, and he sorrowed in his loneliness. Now, having reached the highest, having attained the goal, he finds himself nearer to humanity than ever before—yea, living in its very heart, sympathizing with all its sorrows, rejoicing in all its joys; having no longer any personal considerations to defend, he lives entirely in the heart of humanity. He lives no longer for himself; he lives for others: and so living, he enjoys the highest bliss, the deepest peace. For a time he searched for Compassion, Love, Bliss, Truth; but now he has verily become