Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ... The general purpose of these explanations was to produce a consciousness of one's actual situation in life, with all its subtler influences and conditions, then make clear "the wisdom of the situation" byshowing the real intent of human experience. It seemed necessary to bring to light the hidden effects of fear, sometimes spoken of as "the backbone of disease," in order to clear the way for the realisation of spiritual ideals. The fear of death was found to be the most persistent of all, hence to displace it by showing that we are already sons of God, members of an eternal order, was in very truth to prepare the way for a new mode of practical life. Thus the discussions gradually enlarged in scope from the relatively superficial considerations in regard to the power of thought to the fundamental principles of a comprehensive spiritual philosophy of life. It was pointed out that the healing of disease was merely preparatory to the larger ideals of Christian living. The impression produced by the lectures was deeply religious. With the teachers the work of healing had always been part of the consecrated life. Hence it was natural that much stress should be put upon the religious bearings of the general doctrine. For the teachers the restoration to health by spiritual means had meant an entire change in thought and life. To their followers the new teachings seemed no less revolutionary. Their followers became their friends, and out of this new bond came a strong impulse towards practical spiritual living. To one who had been born and reared in a home where such principles had been the basis of all thought and conduct, so that spiritual help was always the aid sought whether in times of illness or of sorrow, the teachings came with special...
