The purpose of the present text has in view the positive inculcation of the Divinely given Laws which, if obeyed, assures the welfare of man in every aspect of his manifold life, and is equally positive in the assertion that every dormant capability, both physical and Spiritual, can be developed to the fullest extent by those who are truly interested in obtaining all that is good in life and within the Law.

The various terms used do frequently throughout the text, such as the Arcane Science, Soul Science, Philosophic Initiation are frequently used interchangeably and have reference to the means, the method, the way to the attainment of Soul Consciousness, Illumination, Mastership and finally become the "selected," or "accepted."

To the many interested in the more advanced studies of the Arcane as taught in the Great Work, the opportunity is offered them to obtain gratis several Monographs: The Secret Schools, having for its subject the Authentic Rosicrucians, or Fraternatis Rose Crucis, their work of instructions and guidance, and The Confederation of Initiates, devoted to the AEth Priesthood and Priests of Melchizadek. These Monographs provide a means of contact by the sincere seeker with those capable of directing him along the Path of Attainment.