THE WEBER LITERARY JOURNAL as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets." Therefore, if a man lives these two commandments he will have that attitude toward life that will cause every act to be a true recognition of God, whether he has a chance to show it by activities in a church or not. In connection with this thought, I like to think of the story of an old Indian who lived in Utah during the early history of the pioneers. This aged Lamanite was supposed to be a medicine man, but he did not use herbs and smoke to cure his patients; he just traveled from one tribe to another and with his great love almost worked miracles. He attrbuted his power to the "Great White Spirit", in whom he had implict faith. For everything he was able to do, and for everything he had, he always thanked his God in secret prayer. His whole life was spent in doing what he thought to be the will of God and in serving his people. This man had no definite knowledge of the laws or commandments of God. He knew nothing of the ordinances or requirements of a Gospel. Yet he lived a very religious life because he did the will of God as he saw it. If a man loves God he will do his utmost to advance His work. Of course men may differ in their opinions as to what and where the work of God is, but if a man earnestly believes that what he is doing is the right work, and if he performs his part to the best of his knowledge and ability, there can be little doubt as to his purpose in doing so. However, many men think they are religious if they perform their customary rituals on Sunday. Here they deceive themselves because they have merely a form of worship. They lack the fundamental quality which is a Godly spirit. For evidence of this underlying spirit which determines the religion in man's life, we must turn to his every day activities which shine out boldly as indexes to his real life. His love for his God and his fellowmen is shown in his business transactions and in his recreational activities. If he loves his neighbor as himself he will not think of taking advantage of him even though it be legal. He would rather sacrifice his own wealth, his position or even his life than that of his neighbor. If he loves God, that love and self respect will let him do only that which is right. One author has said, "A man's 20 THE WEBER LITERARY JOURNAL character is what he is in the dark." Then a man's attitude toward life is shown by his actions when under cover of some technicality of law, or some custom of society. If under such circumstances he does the right thing by his fellowmen and himself, then we have strong proof that the right purpose is behind his actions and that he is a really religious man. Probably the best outward index to the real life of a man is his home. Here he is himself. Here we might say we have him in the dark, under cover of his own roof. His actions are known only to himself, his God, and his family. Here he cannot sham. If he has any love for his God and for his fellowmen it will be manifest in his home life. He will set before his children an example of loving kindness, virtue, forgiveness, repentence, charity, and the other attributes of Christ, just as perfectly as he possibly can. He will instill in them the same reverence and faith which he has. Obedience will be one of the ruling factors in the home. Not obedience because of fear but because of love. Service will be the great sign of each member of the family. All this will be a result of the great love which is found in the religious life of the parent. As a manifestation of this parent's influence we would find periods of time devoted to the study of religious subjects in the home. We would find the most enjoyable evening spent in a family circle, around the old fireplace. One of the greatest functions of this home would be prayer: not merely as a custom, but as the "soul's sincere desire." Humble prayer is probably the strongest possible proof of the right attitude in life. When a family can kneel before their God and in all humility and earnestness ask Him to forgive them of their sins as they repent of them; and to aid them in their efforts to do His will, they have a faith in Him and a love which cannot easily be shaken. Their love is so strong that it will guide the actions of each member of the family. Especially is this true of individual fasting and secret prayer. The old farmer told a great deal of truth when he said he knew the Americans would win because he had seen George Washington in secret prayer. Men do not pray secretly with a boastful attitude but with humility, earnestness, and love. Consider the parable of 21