acteristic
sentiments. She displays a universal goodwill, not only of intention,
but in act.... She becomes solicitous of the health of other patients,
interested in getting them out, desirous to procure wool to knit socks
for some of them. Never since she has been under my observation have I
heard her in her joyous period utter any but charitable opinions."[163]
And later, Dr. Dumas says of all such joyous conditions that "unselfish
sentiments and tender emotions are the only affective states to be
found in them. The subject's mind is closed against envy, hatred, and
vindictiveness, and wholly transformed into benevolence, indulgence,
and mercy."[164]

[162] Paris, 1900.

[163] Page 130.

[164] Page 167.

There is thus an organic affinity between joyousness and tenderness,
and their companionship in the saintly life need in no way occasion
surprise. Along with the happiness, this increase of tenderness is
often noted in narratives of conversion. "I began to work for
others";--"I had more tender feeling for my family and friends";--"I
spoke at once to a person with whom I had been angry";--"I felt for
every one, and loved my friends better";--"I felt every one to be my
friend";--these are so many expressions from the records collected by
Professor Starbuck.[165]

[165] Op. cit., p. 127.

"When," says Mrs. Edwards, continuing the narrative from which I made
quotation a moment ago, "I arose on the morning of the Sabbath, I felt
a love to all mankind, wholly peculiar in its strength and sweetness,
far beyond all that I had ever felt before. The power of that love
seemed inexpressible. I thought, if I were surrounded by enemies, who
were venting their malice and cruelty upon me, in tormenting me, it
would still be impossible that I should cherish any feelings towards
them but those of love, and pity, and ardent desires for their
happiness. I never before felt so far from a disposition to judge and
censure others, as I did that morning. I realized also, in an unusual
and very lively manner, how great a part of Christianity lies in the
performance of our social and relative duties to one another. The same
joyful sense continued throughout the day--a sweet love to God and all
mankind."

Whatever be the explanation of the charity, it may efface all usual
human barriers.[166]

[166] The barrier between men and animals also. We read of Towianski,
an eminent Polish patriot and mystic, that "one da