Part 10 (1/2)
that G.o.d made all that was made, is again Scriptural; [1]
therefore your answer is, that error is an illusion of mortals; that G.o.d is not its author, and it cannot be real.
_Does __”__Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures__”_ [5]
_explain the entire method of metaphysical healing, or is_ _there a secret back of what is contained in that book, as_ _some say?_
”Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures”
is a complete textbook of Christian Science; and its [10]
metaphysical method of healing is as lucid in presenta- tion as can be possible, under the necessity to express the metaphysical in physical terms. There is absolutely no additional secret outside of its teachings, or that gives one the power to heal; but it is essential that the student [15]
gain the spiritual understanding of the contents of this book, in order to heal.
_Do you believe in change of heart?_
We do believe, and understand-which is more- that there must be a change from human affections, de- [20]
sires, and aims, to the divine standard, ”Be ye therefore perfect;” also, that there must be a change from the be- lief that the heart is matter and sustains life, to the understanding that G.o.d is our Life, that we exist in Mind, live thereby, and have being. This change of [25]
heart would deliver man from heart-disease, and ad- vance Christianity a hundredfold. The human affections need to be changed from self to benevolence and love for G.o.d and man; changed to having but _one_ G.o.d and loving Him supremely, and helping our brother man. [30]
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This change of heart is essential to Christianity, and [1]
will have its effect physically as well as spiritually, healing disease. Burnt offerings and drugs, G.o.d does not require.
_Is a belief of nervousness, accompanied by great mental_ [5]
_depression, mesmerism?_
All mesmerism is of one of three kinds; namely, the ignorant, the fraudulent, or the malicious workings of error or mortal mind. We have not the particulars of the case to which you may refer, and for this reason can- [10]
not answer your question professionally.
_How can I govern a child metaphysically? Doesn't the_ _use of the rod teach him life in matter?_
The use of the rod is virtually a declaration to the child's mind that sensation belongs to matter. Motives [15]
govern acts, and Mind governs man. If you make clear to the child's thought the right motives for action, and cause him to love them, they will lead him aright: if you educate him to love G.o.d, good, and obey the Golden Rule, he will love and obey you without your having to [20]
resort to corporeal punishment.
””When from the lips of Truth one mighty breath Shall, like a whirlwind, scatter in its breeze The whole dark pile of human mockeries; Then shall the reign of Mind commence on earth, [25]
And starting fresh, as from a second birth, Man in the suns.h.i.+ne of the world's new spring, Shall walk transparent like some holy thing.”
_Are both prayer and drugs necessary to heal?_
The apostle James said, ”Ye ask, and receive not, [30]
because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your
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l.u.s.ts.” This text may refer to such as seek the material [1]
to aid the spiritual, and take drugs to support G.o.d's power to heal them. It is difficult to say how much one can do for himself, whose faith is divided be- tween catnip and Christ; but not so difficult to know [5]
that if he were to serve one master, he could do vastly more. Whosoever understands the power of Spirit, has no doubt of G.o.d's power,-even the might of Truth,- to heal, through divine Science, beyond all human means and methods. [10]
_What do you think of marriage?_