nse of hearing is a physical
endowment, whereas memory in man is ideal. Among other human forces the
power of ideation, or faculty of intellection, is material, but the power
of love is spiritual. The acquisition of the realities of phenomena is an
ideal virtue; likewise, the emotions of man and his ability to prove the
existence of God. Realization of moral standards and the world of
discovery involve virtues essentially ideal.

If we review history, we will observe that human advancement has been
greatest in the development of material virtues. Civilization is the sign
and evidence of this progression. Throughout the world, material
civilization has attained truly wonderful heights and degrees of
efficiency--that is to say, the outward powers and virtues of man have
greatly developed, but the inner and ideal virtues have been
correspondingly delayed and neglected. It is now the time in the history
of the world for us to strive and give an impetus to the advancement and
development of inner forces--that is to say, we must arise to service in
the world of morality, for human morals are in need of readjustment. We
must also render service to the world of intellectuality in order that the
minds of men may increase in power and become keener in perception,
assisting the intellect of man to attain its supremacy so that the ideal
virtues may appear. Before a step is taken in this direction we must be
able to prove Divinity from the standpoint of reason so that no doubt or
objection may remain for the rationalist. Afterward, we must be able to
prove the existence of the bounty of God--that the divine bounty
encompasses humanity and that it is transcendental. Furthermore, we must
demonstrate that the spirit of man is immortal, that it is not subject to
disintegration and that it comprises the virtues of humanity.

Material virtues have attained great development, but ideal virtues have
been left far behind. If you should ask a thousand persons, "What are the
proofs of the reality of Divinity?" perhaps not one would be able to
answer. If you should ask further, "What proofs have you regarding the
essence of God?" "How do you explain inspiration and revelation?" "What
are the evidences of conscious intelligence beyond the material universe?"
"Can you suggest a plan and method for the betterment of human
moralities?" "Can you clearly define and differentiate the world of nature
and the world of Divinity?"--you would receive very