Originally part of a series of broadcasts made by the author prior to
World War II, this small book was meant "to present some of the great
truths concerning man's spiritual life in simple language." As one
critic has noted, "Underhill has admirably and eloquently achieved her
objective." Evelyn Underhill was a prolific British writer on mysticism
and spiritual growth. Her other books include The School of Charity
and Abba.