to an inherent property of the forces or conditions, or the existence of a law not understood.* There can be no chance in the operations of nature. This is a universe of law and order. Were it not for the sake of the completeness of the argument running through these papers, it would be unnecessary to call attention to the fact that Joseph Smith in a very high degree held views similar to those taught by science relative to cause and effect and the reign of law. From the beginning of his career, the Prophet insisted upon order, or system, as the first law in the religion or system of philosophy which he founded. Moreover, the order which he taught was of an unchangeable nature, corresponding to the invariable relation between cause and effect. He wrote, "There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated; and when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated." No text book in science has a clearer or more positive statement than this, of the fact that like causes have like effects, like actions like results. The eternal nature of natural law is further emphasized as follows: "If there be bounds set to the heavens, or to the seas: or to the dry land, or to the sun, moon or stars; all the times of their revolutions; all the appointed days, months, and years, and all the days of their days, months, and years, and all their glories, laws, and set times, shall be revealed, in the days of the dispensation of the fullness of times, according to that which was ordained in the midst of the Council of the Eternal God of all other Gods, before this world was."S Those who may be inclined to believe that this doctrine was taught in a spiritual sense only, should recall that Joseph Smith taught also that spirit is only a pure form of matter,|| so that the * The Credentials of Science, the Warrant of Faith, Cooke, pp. 169, 170. † Doctrine and Covenants, 28:13; 132:8. Doctrine and Covenants, 130:20,21. § Doctrine and Covenants, 121:30-32. principles of the material world must have their counterparts to the spiritual world. Besides, in the last quotation reference is made to such material bodies as sun, moon, and stars. In other places, special mention is made of the fact that the material uniVerse is controlled by law. For instance: * * * "All kingdoms have a law given: and there are many kingdoms; * * * and unto every kingdom is given a law; and unto every law there are certain bounds also and conditions. And again, verily I say unto you, he hath given a law unto all things by which they move in their times and their seasons; and their courses are fixed; even the courses of the heavens and the earth, which comprehend the earth and all the planets."* This also is a clear, concise statement of law and its nature, which is not excelled by the definitions of science. There can be no doubt from these quotations, as from many others that might be made, that Joseph Smith based his teachings upon the recognition that law pervades the universe, and that none can transcend law. Certainly the claim cannot be made that Joseph Smith anticipated the world of science in the recognition of this important principle; but it is a source of marvel that he should so clearly recognize and state it, at a time when many religious sects and philosophical creeds chose to assume that natural laws could be set aside easily by mystical methods that might be acquired by anyone. In some respects, the scientific test of the divine inspiration of Joseph Smith lies here. Ignorant and superstitious as his enemies say he was, the mystical would have attracted him greatly, and he would have played for his own interest upon the superstitious fears of his followers. Instead, he taught doctrines absolutely free from mysticism, and built a system of religion in which the invariable relation of cause and effect is the cornerstone. Instead of priding himself, to his disciples, upon his superiority to the laws of nature, he taught distinctly that "the law also maketh you free." Herein he recognized another great principle-that freedom consists in the adaptation to law, not in the opposition to it. *Doctrine and Covenants, 88:36-38, 42, 43. Doctrine and Covenants, 98:8. However, whatever else the Prophet Joseph Smith was, he most certainly was in full harmony with the scientific principle that the universe is controlled by law. (TO BE CONTINUED). WHAT OF THAT? "Tired; well, what of that? Didst fancy life was spent on beds of ease, Fluttering the rose leaves scattered by the breeze? "Lonely; well what of that? Someone must be lonely; 'tis not given to all "Dark; well, what of that? Didst fondly dream the sun would never set? "Hard; well, what of that? Didst fancy life one summer holiday, With lessons none to learn and naught but play? Go, get thee to thy task; conquer or die! It must be learned, learn it then patiently. "No help; nay, 'tis not so. Though human help be far, thy God is nigh; -GOETHE. THE CELTIC MAIDEN. A STORY OF ANCIENT BRITAIN. BY PROFESSOR WILLARD DONE. CHAPTER I. The seven hills of Rome lay under the splendor of the noonday sun; glinting and glistening on dome and tower, the shimmering light brought every object into clear perspective. Pillars and porticoes, statues and fountains, tombs and obelisks, temples and palaces lay under the brightening spell of waves of light and heat. The sluggish Tiber flowing to the south and west, the groups of men and women hurrying to and fro, the herds of cattle driven to the sacrificial shambles, even the birds that flew in quarries over the house-tops, partook of the brightening, glistening glory of the sunlight. In the street lay alternate patches of light and shade, changing in kaleidoscopic variety of form, as the crowds moved hither and thither, in streams or scattered groups. The light of the streets, the light on the buildings, the light on the glimmering water, the light on the human faces, seemed the element of vivacity and vigor which animated the scene, relieving it of all sombreness. The hour of the midday siesta was approaching. Workmen and fashionable loungers-men of labor and men of leisuresought with equal eagerness the grateful but enervating rest. Laughing and chatting gaily, as if life had neither sorrow nor responsibility, two young patricians walked arm in arm toward a fashionable lounging-place, where others like themselves were already gathering to sip costly wine and eat rare fruits. Here, apart from the common crowd which assembled in plebeian places, they could drowse or chat at leisure under the dreamy influence of lute or lyre. "What games today, my Claudius?" said one, involuntarily drawing his toga more closely about him, to escape contact with a passing laborer. "A combat between Valerius and Plotinus-a fight to the death," answered the other carelessly. "I have ten sesterce on Valerius. Pray Jupiter he be not slain." "Fervent prayers!" laughed Decius, "but better addressed to Mercury than to Jupiter. The god of trade, my Claudius, were best appealed to." "The blood and brawn of slaves are fit commodities of trade," replied Claudius, with an answering laugh. "They should all be dedicated to Mercury, for they are the source of wealth of such as you and I." "What of the beasts that help the slaves entertain us?" "Of equal soul and equal sense," Claudius answered flippantly, and the two disappeared within the massive archways. As the afternoon came on, the Roman forum again became populous and animated. Pulsating with life, and crowded by those who a few hours before were dozing beneath the influence of song and wine, it seemed the heart of the city. But apart from the vivacious throng was a secluded portion of the forum. There, in uncertainty and misery, were the slaves, brought from distant provinces for sale in the Roman market. The world-wide nature of the Roman conquest was well illustrated in this group. All nationalities were there-the dark African, the swarthy Asiatic, the fair European. Of all grades of appearance and intellect were they, from the low-browed, muscular ruffian, to the man of keen intellect and sensitive soul. But to their captors and purchasers, their value depended not upon soul or sense, but upon muscular strength or activity. The strong arm, the fleet limb, the well proportioned body, counted for everything-feeling and soul, for nothing. Standing apart from the rest, and separated from them as much by looks as by distance, was a group that would attract immediate attention. There were two women and one boy, appar |