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Rh from heaven, and endured great sufferings on earth. Truly has it been written: —

We must forsake the foundation of material systems, however time-honored, if we would gain Christ as our only Saviour. Not partially, but fully, this healer of mortal mind was the healer of the body. The varied doctrines and theories that presuppose Life and Intelligence in matter are but ancient and modern mythologies. Belief in intelligent matter is atheism, that Science will put down. “In those days there will be tribulation such as has not been since the beginning;” and earth will echo the cry, “Why art thou [Truth] come hither to torment us before the time?”

Ignorance, pride, and prejudice close the door to whatever is not stereotyped. When the Science of Being is understood, every man will be his own physician, and Truth be found the universal panacea. Life demonstrates Life. The universal belief in death is of no advantage. It cannot make Life or Truth apparent. Death will be found at length to be a mortal dream, that comes in darkness and disappears with light.

Incorrect reasoning leads to practical error. The wrong thought should be arrested before it can be made manifest.

There is no hypocrisy in Science. Principle is imperative; you cannot mock it by human will. Science is a divine demand, not a human. Always right, its Principle never repents, never dishonors the claim of Truth by forgiveness. Through understanding it destroys