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Various elements enter in to form the belief in immortality. The ancient writers thought that the dream supplied the first germ of life to faith, but the duration of this life was limited. Other things were needed to strengthen and establish belief. The most important element which helped to accomplish this was that of feeling; the dread of death, and the yearning for loved dead. Then the element of desire, whether for the individual or for others had wide influence. In its rude form this element was undoubtedly connected with the thought of self. The deep seated longing for after...