uality, through which the understanding of Mind-Science comes, is the inadequacy of material terms for Philological inadequacy. metaphysical statements, and the consequent difficulty of so expressing metaphysical ideas as to make them comprehensible by any reader who has not personally demonstrated Christian Science, as brought forth in my discovery. Job says: “The ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat.” Great care is needed to give the right impression, when translating material terms back into the original spiritual text.
Scientific Definition of Immortal Mind.
Divine synonyms. God: Principle, Life, Truth, Love, Soul, Spirit, Mind.
Divine image. Man: God's universal idea, individual, perfect, eternal.
Divine reflection. Idea: An image in Mind; the immediate object of understanding. — Webster.
Scientific Definition of Mortal Mind.
First Degree: Depravity.
Physical: Passions and appetites, fear, depraved will, Unreality. pride, envy, deceit, hatred, revenge, sin, disease, death.
Second Degree: Evil disappearing.
Transitional qualities. Moral: Honesty, affection, compassion, hope, faith, meekness, temperance.
Third Degree: Spiritual salvation.
Reality. Spiritual: Faith, wisdom, power, purity, understanding, health, love.
