James Allen was one of the most popular writers on inspiration and spirituality at the turn of the 2oth century. In this book, Allen diffuses the darker side of human nature with his calming thoughts on transcending the temptations that lead to grief and suffering, pain and sorrow. The first three parts-Passion, Aspiration, and Temptation--represent the passion, pathos, and tragedy of human life. The final three parts -Transcendence, Beatitude, and Peace-represent the Divine Life of the sage and Saviour--calm, wise, and beautiful. Transmutation, the transitional phase, connects the divine with human life.