131

XVIII. IT MUST BE SO, 141

XIX. THE SPIRITUAL BIRTH, 151

XX. TANGLES AND TALKS, 162

XXI. INSPIRATION AND THE BIBLE, 172

XXII. A CHURCH COMMITTEE, 184

XXIII. PRAYER, 192

XXIV. EVERY-DAY PRACTICE, 202

XXV. UNDERSTANDING, 211

XXVI. A NEW PROBLEM, 222

XXVII. UNDERCURRENTS, 228

XXVIII. THE POWER OF THOUGHT, 234

XXIX. AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, 243

XXX. PRACTICAL APPLICATION, 249

XXXI. CONFIDENCES, 257

XXXII. PRACTICAL APPLICATION, 262

XXXIII. GRACE, 274

XXXIV. PRACTICAL APPLICATION, 281

XXXV. PRACTICAL APPLICATION, 291

XXXVI. FOUND AT LAST, 300

XXXVII. AFTER THREE YEARS, 308

PREFACE.

Although most excellent food is to be found on the table of metaphysical
thought, there has never yet been a metaphysical story setting forth a
picture of every-day life, in its search for, and attainment of
satisfaction through the knowledge of Christ Philosophy.

Knowing the pressing need of such a book among the many inquirers and
students on this theme, and with the hope of helping to fill that need,
this story is told.

It is a book of facts, not fiction, although wearing the dress of
fiction. Every case of healing, every seemingly marvelous experience has
come under the observation of the writer and can be authenticated as a
veritable fact.

That there are hundreds, yea, thousands to-day, who leave their homes
and go to distant cities for the sake of pursuing the study of Christ
Philosophy, or receiving the benefit of its healing ministry, is proof
enough that the story of one woman's experience will be interesting and
helpful to all.

While the lessons contained in Mrs. Hayden's letters are not exhaustive,
they are valuable for their very simplicity, and are thoroughly
practical, complete instructions for the begi