When we take into consideration the fact that space is illimitable, and that matter, finely diffused, occupies immensity, what a glorious field of usefulness spreads out in its vastness before the being once chained to earth and permitted to contemplate that portion of the universe only, within the range of his natural vision, and capable of merely speculating on its probable origin and hopelessly ignorant of the infinite beyond! The law of gravitation—once a tangible mystery, would be as simple to His understanding as were the effects of it on earth, and being permitted by the Father, he speeds out into space and far beyond the attracting influence of organized matter He deposits an attracting substance, or forms a nucleus capable of attracting the minute particles of ether, and the first act of organization is completed. Having, while on earth complied with the requirements of the Father in relation to Celestial Marriage, he is thus qualified to become a "Father of spirits," and his immortal wives become the mothers of spirits, thus obeying the only and eternal law of reproduction.

In the meantime the inrushing particles of ether have been accumulating around the nucleus, and by the force of friction it becomes a mass of living fire, and from out the mass of smoke and vapor emerges a new born system of worlds, and the elements having per- formed their part in preparing the world for plants and animals, and those also having served the purpose of fitting it for the presence of man, he is placed upon it and with his wives repeats the history of man on this and other planets.

The Being that has organized the world; and placed upon it the germs of animated nature; is the one most entitled to furnish mortal bodies for his spiritual children. And when the great drama of life is finished and he with his children are redeemed and glorified, is he not entitled, as the head of an in- numerable posterity, to be recognized as a Father and God to those that will rise up and call Him blessed? Is there anything inconsistent or unphilosophic in the doctrine that eternal progression will eventually exalt human beings to the godhead? The reverse would be illogical, no other reason for man's existence can be adduced. In this way only can he be of service in increasing the glory of his Father and God to whom forever he will be a grateful and venerating son and subject The doctrine invests mankind with a new and increased interest, and solves the problem of his mysterious existence. It inspires us to bear in meekness the stripes of our misguided Sectarian brothers. It inspires the sincere believer in the divinity of Joseph Smith's mission with the faith to persevere in doing the Father's will to the end that he may gain the reward of Endless Life in the mansions of "our Father and God."