Article February 2, 1899 Issue

Moderation

BY S. ACENIA PRICE.

"Moderation is the silken chain that runs through all our virtues."

In "Miscellaneous Writings," our Leader says that "Wisdom in human action begins with what is nearest right under the circumstances, and thence achieves the absolute."

This article is designed to be a plea in behalf of lovers of art and nature. Wearied of a theology which teaches a revengeful God who tortures his children with eternal punishment for transgressing laws which are too contradictory to be obeyed, many weary searchers for truth turn their gaze toward the beautiful, as seen in art and nature. In "sylvan shades" and "peaceful solitudes" the struggling heart finds momentary rest. The artist seeks a realization of form, tone, and color. These are searchers for the perfect principle of things. Let us not hastily rebuke their sense of harmony.

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