Chapter I - Natural Science
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sublime hights of our Master, who is begotten of sense,
sublime hights of our Master, who is begotten of sense,
or a servant to it? The time cometh when the true
origin of man will be regained, being understood. Truth,
like the light, shineth on darkness, that is, first on belief
and opinions, and the darkness (or belief) comprehend-
eth it not, then on the advanced thought, etc., until it is
understood. Truth is ruled out by belief, inasmuch as
it rules out a personal God, and Life, and Intelligence
in matter, and restores the scientific origin of man, and
the only true demonstration of God; it is ruled out by
materia medica, insomuch as it rules out drugs, one of
the errors that saith, Intelligence and Life are in matter.
The science of man and the universe understood, would
divest drugs of all efficacy, control matter, and bear
man over the wave despite the fable of solids and fluids;
but alas! who can test the Principle of this saying to‑
day; this Truth is the stranger within our gates that is
not remembered, while its elevating proof is ready to
show practically its honest merit.
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Jesus never spake of disease as difficult or dangerous,
Jesus never spake of disease as difficult or dangerous,
but of having authority over it. He recommended not
obedience to the so-called laws of matter, and in his
opposite teachings the Scripture saith: – "He uttered
things that had been secret from the foundation of the
world," unperceived since knowledge had usurped
man's government; hence, Truth cometh to-day bring-
ing not peace, but a sword. Our master forbore not to
declare the whole Truth; even the impersonal God,
though it severely amputated error, set households at
variance, etc. Whosoever, therefore, shall declare what
he taught, must accept the hatred of error, and find
peace and confidence in the realization that Wisdom is
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acknowledged only by her children. Realizing all this,
acknowledged only by her children. Realizing all this,
the Master said, "If the world hate you, ye may know
that it hated me before it hated you." This was the
blessed test, benediction and consolation he offered Ins
followers.
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Doctrines, opinions and beliefs, the so-called laws of
Doctrines, opinions and beliefs, the so-called laws of
matter, remedies for Soul and body, physiology, the-
ology, materia medica, etc. are error, the very opposites
of what Jesus taught and demonstrated, regarding Soul
and body, or God and man. This may seem severe,
but is said with honest convictions of its Truth, with
reverence for God and love for man. The door to the
sheep-fold through which we gain God shuts them all
out. Those who would follow Christ, Truth, heal the
sick, etc., through doctrines and beliefs, or matter
remedies, are climbing up another way, and uncon-
sciously, though it be, robbing God. Life, Love, and
Truth, our Father which art in heaven, teach man
health, happiness, and immortality. Our only rightful
law-giver is God, fulfilling all law in righteousness, and
visiting not on man the penalty of sin, except for
moral transgression; but destroying sin, and death, and
triumphing over the grave.
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Materia medica, anatomy, and physiology, together
Materia medica, anatomy, and physiology, together
with every belief that spake from "the tree of knowl-
edge," would give death and the grave victory over
man. But Jesus said to his followers: – "I give you
power over all things, that nothing shall by any means
harm you;" the true idea of God took away the sting
of death, mastered sickness and sin, and caused the lion
to lie down with the lamb, even the beliefs that would
rob God, to fall at the feet of Love.