120 SKETCHES OF GREAT TRUTHS

our terminology). The use of these bodies is, I
think, easy of understanding. They function in
different ways on different planes, and each
gains experiences which are of use to the Monad.
These bodies are also necessary as connections in
the several worlds. We know by experience, for
instance, that the physical body is only of use
in the physical world and that we cannot use it
in other realms nor can we manifest in the
physical world without it. The physical body
is, therefore, our best instrument on the physical
plane and should be treated and respected
accordingly. It is the form for the manifesta-
tion of the Divine Spark, and to look down
upon it or abuse it is to desecrate that which is
of divine origin. To desecrate it is to " sin
against the Holy Ghost".

Know ye not that ye are the Temple of God
and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you ?

We need the physical body here, for in the
physical world that is the only instrument by
which we can gain experience and get training.
The greatest care should be taken of this instru-
ment to keep it pure, clean, healthy, strong^
vigorous, a fit channel for the manifestation for
that which is Divine. We should endeavour to
make it as perfect as possible, perfect in form,,
in gesture, even in clothing, for the pride in