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104 cannot be expected at this period of time, only some abatement of suffering and sin; but these beginnings are in the right direction.

In mathematics we do not multiply where we should subtract, and then say the product is correct. No more can we say, in Science, that muscles give strength, that nerves give pain or pleasure, or that matter governs, and then expect that the result will be harmony. Not muscles, nerves, or bones, — but Mind determines the condition of the body.

When this is understood we shall never affirm of the body what we do not wish to be true of it. We shall not call the body weak if we would have it strong, when we know that the belief in feebleness must obtain in the human mind before it can be made manifest on the body, and that the destruction of the illusion will be the removal of its effect. Science includes no rule of discord, but governs harmoniously the universe and man.

Arctic regions, the sunny tropics, the everlasting hills, the winged winds, mighty billows, verdant vales, festive flowers, and glorious heavens, — all declare the mighty supremacy of Mind. In the order of Science, wherein the Principle is not in matter which it governs, all is one grand concord. Change this statement, — suppose Mind to be in matter, or Soul in body, — and you lose the keynote of being, and there will be discord continually.

The head is supposed to say, “I am pained;” the stomach, “I am nauseated;” the liver, “I am morbid;” and the body, “I am ill.” The physical reports of sickness may combine with the physical reports of sin, and