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Serving New Thought is pleased to present
Horatio W. Dresser's
The Power of Silence
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Preface to the New Edition -
The Point of View -
Immanent God -
World of Manifestation -
Nature of Existence -
Mental Life -
Meaning of Idealism -
Nature of Mind -
Meaning of Suffering -
Duality of Self -
Adjustment -
Poise -
Self-Help -
Entering the Silence -
The Outlook -
Contents -
Index
If the present doctrine be
the true one, this method of adjustment or realisation of ideals is very
different from the one pursued by those who affirm that man is perfect
now. Those who make this assertion condemn the present life and evolution
as "appearance." They assert that when man sees himself under
the aspect of eternity he sees the true man, all else being illusion. Therefore
they reach out in strained, ascetic fervour, and abstractly affirm their
perfection. We are viewing the entire subject from a different standpoint.
The eternal vision is a picture of what may be. The prophetic forecast
shows what may come to me if every day on my European journey I am faithful to the guidance of that day. I do not attain salvation once
for all; I work it out daily. I must keep in constant touch with the Spirit,
if I would always live by the Spirit. The working out of the eternal vision
is in the world of time. The vital question is, Granted the vision of myself
as I may be, what shall I do with myself as I am?
We have noted that the fine,
poetic rhythms are far within. The leaven is already here,
in the heart of the lump. It works from within outwards. I am that ideal
now, in a sense, but not objectively. It is resident in me, seeking to
come forth. I must then view my outer life in the light of this modification
from within. I need not affirm, I need not strain. I ought rather to
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