musical concert nearby. Or perhaps a visit to some distant part
is considered, in which case an airship is ordered from a public
aerodrome.


CHAPTER XX.

ART

As Harmony is an expression of the Father, its coexistent, Art,
is an expression of the laws of Rhythm through the individual
when permanently registered in a material way.

The more a created object conforms to the laws of Harmony the
more pleasing it is to the eye.

The artist gives expression to his soul within with paint brush,
chisel or loom, and the quality of his production is
proportionate to the development of his spiritual nature.

All of God's creatures are artists, although only a small
percentage of His evolutionary creatures are able to express
materially what lies hidden in the soul. Hence, a beautifully
executed painting, statue or tapestry appeals to and interests
almost everyone, even though few are able to execute their own
artistic impressions.

The reason for this is that the average physical makeup is
defective and therefore affords a poor vehicle for the expression
of the real entity. Then again, artistic ability is a question