They did these things by direct personal contagion; and they will be done among us again when the triumphant power of Eternal Spirit is again exhibited, not in ideas but in human character.
I think, then, that history justifies us in regarding the full living of the spiritual life as implying at least these three characters.

First, single-mindedness: to mean only God.

Second, the full integration of the contemplative and active sides of existence, lifted up, harmonized, and completely consecrated to those interests which the self recognizes as Divine.

Third, the power of reproducing this life; incorporating it in a group.

Before we go on, we will look at one concrete example which illustrates all these points.