The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-30
THEOsOPHY.
Regular Weekly Meeting Of the The.
OaOphicaI Society.

An unusually interesting meeting OF the
Theosophical society was jheld Sunday
afternoon in room POS in the Mason block.
The subject for discussion was THE Path.
and the meeting was opened by the presi-
dent who made a few remarks upon the
general objects of the society. This was
followed by a paper upon the teachings
of theosophy and paper upon The Path,
q brief synopsis OF which is as follows:
Since man first appeared upon this
globe there has been a struggle between
the animal which seeks to drag him down
and that immortal spark which strives to
lift him up and point out a higher path
for him to tread AT different intervals
in the development of the races great
teachers have appeared, who sought to
help and encourage mankind and to point
cut the way to those who wished to follow
But man, in his ignorance, ever prone to
worship personality, has taken only the
outer husks of their teachings, disregard
ing entirely the precious kernel within.
How few are they in this Christian coun-
try who heed for moment the words of
the humble Nazarene, "a newer command
ment | give unto you, that ye love one
another" Fewer still are those who would
be willing to take even the first step upon
the path which He trod. No one can do
ready. A man who desires TO live must
eat his food himself. This is O. simple law
or nature which applies also to the higher
life. man who would live and act In
1t can not be fed like a babe with spoon.
He must eat for himself Christ said: II
am the way and as each one of us has
within himself the Christ principle. 50
each man is to himself the way, the truth
and the life. The curse of the world today
Is the curse of separateness The first
ming that child is taught is that it
must surpass its fellows and this prin-
eipie is carried out In all life. The first
thing that must be done Is to kill out all
sense OF separateness. He must realize
thst the universe is one, and must desire
mat power which shall make them appear
as nothing in the eyes of men. Not until
the bends of personality are loosed can the
profound mystery of the self begin to be
seen. All men are alike your teachers.
study Inc hearts OF men, that you may
Know what is that world in which Won live
and OF which you will be a Fart. Regard
the constantly changing and moving life
wnich surrounds you, for 1t is formed by
ne hearts o. men, and as you learn to
unuerslaha their constitution and mean
ing you will by degrees be able Ia read tho
larger word OF lie. We must renounce
seli IN all its forms, absolutely and nm
ronniuonally. Tis better TO live In the
world and work for humanity than 10 re-
nouhce It or to die for it. IT'S better 10
PERISH In the performance of ones own
uu'y than 10 do another's duty we'll. Let
my soul lend its ear TO every cry ~ n.In
IKE as the lotus bears its heart to drink
uie morning sun. Point out the way, how
eVer dimly and lost among the host. like
as me evening star to those who tread their
pain IN the darkness. Give light ana com
u ,or. 70 the toiling pilgrim and seek ont
u'm who knows still less than thou
ne papers were listened to with great
attention and an animated discussion o.
suea at the close all present taking part,
nm .ne intention of the society to take
Up systematic course OF study during Inc
lsxt rev months and all interested In tbsss
1 Thn are cordially invited TO take part
me society he's also CO. operated with ths
ssne. Committee In this CITY and II Is
acaes eu mat much good work will be
coming winter 'ns TUE