These promises we feel have been kept, and from the many enthusiastic comments received, we know we are gradually creating a loyal audience for THE INNER LIFE that deeply appreciates all that is being given in its pages and that eagerly awaits each forthcoming issue.

We have tried consistently to give only the highest truths, careful that nothing but helpful and inspiring articles, filled with facts that all wish and need to know, be included. It is of course possible to broaden and improve both the quality and the scope of the articles, and we would welcome any suggestions or criticisms that readers feel impelled to offer to that end.

The total of the subscription list is not what it should be, and strictly speaking it does not yet pay the cost of printing; but we took that into consideration in the beginning, realizing it would take time to make it self-supporting. It has now had time to show its real character and worth, and if its readers wish to make it a force for real good in the world, we ask their whole-hearted support in enthusiastically recommending it to all their friends who might want it, and to do all they can to get it before metaphysical and occult students.

We earnestly request the prompt renewal of your subscriptions, a large number of which expire with this issue. Therefore if there is a yellow renewal blank in the front of your copy, do not delay in signing and forwarding it, even if you cannot send payment along now; this will insure your receiving the next number.

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