A sincere member of the fellowship came across a big book .

A sincere member of the fellowship came across a big book . His first reading aroused apprehension, for the book challenged his false assumptions. The second reading aroused interest, for something hard in him was beginning to melt. The third reading aroused inspiration, for he knew he had found an answer. The fourth reading aroused self-transformation, for printed truth blended with inner truth. That is how it works.

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