Genesis i. 1. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
The Infinite hath no beginning. This word beginning is employed to signify the first, — that is, the eternal verity and unity of God, the universe, and man. The creative Principle — Life, Truth, and Love, — is God. The universe and man are reflections of Him. There is but one Creator and one creation. This creation consists of the unfolding of spiritual ideas and their identities, which are embraced in the Infinite Mind, and forever reflected. These ideas range from the infinitesimal to immensity, and the highest ideas are the sons and daughters of God.
Genesis i. 2. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of pod moved upon the face of the waters.
The Divine Principle, and its idea, constitute spiritual harmony, — heaven and eternity. In this universe of Truth, matter is unknown. No supposition of error enters there. Science, the Word of God, saith to the darkness upon the face of supposed error, “God is All in all;” and there is light in proportion as this is understood. It reveals the eternal wonder, — that infinite space is peopled with God's ideas, which reflect Him in countless spiritual forms.
Genesis i. 3. And God said, “Let there be light;” and there was light.
Immortal and Divine Mind presents the idea of itself: first, in light; second, in reflection; third, in spiritual and immortal forms of beauty and goodness; but God creates no element or symbol of discord or decay. He
