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"RECEIVE YE WELCOME"
ET the guest sojourning here know that in
this home our life is simple. What we
cannot afford we do not offer, but what
good cheer we can give, we give gladly.
We make no strife for appearance's sake.
We will not swerve from our Path. Know also,
friend, that we live a life of labor, that we may not
neglect it. Therefore, if, at times, we separate
ourselves from you, do you occupy yourself accord-
ing to your heart's desire, being sure that no slight
to your presence is intended. For, while you are
with us, we would have you enjoy the blessings of
a home, health, love and freedom, and we pray that
you may find the final blessing of life, peace.
We will not defer to you in opinion, or ask you to
defer to us. What you think, you shall say, if you
wish, without giving offense. What we think we
also say, believing that the crystal Truth, has many
aspects, and that Love is large enough to encompass
them all.
Copy of The Bancroft welcome as is
found upon all its
bedroom doors
THE BANCROFT
WORCESTER : MASSACHUSETTS
KANKAKKAN
In this house you may meet those not of your own
sort. They may differ from you in nationality,
birth, position, possessions, education or affinity.
But we are maintaining here a small part of the
world's great future democracy, we ask you there-
fore, courtesy and tolerance for all alike; and, on
these stern terms, though you be young or old,
proud or plain, rich or poor, resting here you are
partaker of our love, and we give you glad welcome.
CHARLES S. AVERILL,
President and Director.
