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166 (2) that matter originates in Mind, and is as real as Mind, possessing intelligence and life. The first

theory, that matter is everything, is quite as reasonable as the second, that Mind and matter co-exist and co-operate. One only of the following statements can be true: (1) that everything is matter; (2) that everything is Mind. Which one is it? Matter and Mind are antagonistic, and both have not place and power. Only by understanding that there is but one Power, — not two powers, matter and Mind, — are correct and logical conclusions reached. Few deny that Intelligence apart from man, and which neither man nor matter has created, forms and governs the universe; and it is generally admitted that this Intelligence is the eternal Mind, or divine Principle.

The Prophets of old believed, but did not understand. They looked for something higher than the systems of

their times; hence their foresight of Christ's coming, of the new dispensation of Truth. But even they knew not what would be the precise nature of the teaching and demonstration of God in His more infinite meanings, which were to reinstate harmony, destroy sin, sickness, and death, establish the definition of omnipotence, and maintain the Science of Spirit.

The mission of Jesus confirmed prophecy, and explained the so-called miracles of olden time as natural

demonstrations of the divine power, not yet understood. This established his claim to the Messiahship. In reply to John's inquiry, “Art thou he that should come?” he returned a brief affirmative by recounting his works, instead of referring to his