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BOARD OF EDUCATION
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It rejoices me to know that you know that healing the sick, soothing sorrow, brightening this lower sphere with the ways and means of the higher and everlasting harmony, brings to light the perfect original man and universe. What nobler achievement, what greater glory can nerve your endeavor? Press on! My heart and hope are with you.

“Thou art not here for ease or pain,
But manhood's glorious crown to gain.”


The General Association of Teachers, 1904

Beloved Brethren: — I thank you. Jesus said: “The world hath not known Thee: but I have known Thee, and these have known that Thou hast sent me.”


The Canadian Teachers, 1904

Beloved Brethren: — Accept my love and these words of Jesus: “Holy Father, keep through Thine own name those whom Thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.”


Students in the Board of Education,
December, 1904

Beloved Students: — You will accept my profound thanks for your letter and telegram. If wishing is wise, I send with this a store of wisdom in three words: God bless you. If faith is fruition, you have His rich blessing already and my joy therewith.

We understand best that which begins in ourselves and by education brightens into birth. Dare to be faithful to God and man. Let the creature become