Lessons in Truth [Hardcover]

H. Emilie Cady (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1995 | Series: Unity Classic Library

Learn how to transform your life by the power of thoughts, words, and beliefs. Metaphysics and practical Christianity are simplified in twelve comprehensive lessons. Over 1.6 million books sold!

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About the Author

H. Emilie Cady was a true holistic pioneer. Born in 1848, this turn-of-the-century homeopathic physician treated her patients both medically and spiritually. Her approach to healing was simple, clear and rooted in her own experience. Cady's articles appeared in Unity Magazine and Progress magazine. Her writings continue to instruct and inspire seekers of spiritual truth and the Christ-centered life. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 194 pages
• Publisher: Unity School of Christianity (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0871591081
• ISBN-13: 978-0871591081
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #826,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lessons in Truth: Understanding the Unity Faith and Movement, April 20, 2001

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David C. Hall (West Bloomfield, Michigan USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lessons in Truth (Hardcover)

LESSONS IN TRUTH

I asked one of my closest friends (Rev. Rose M. Cooper, P.H.D.), a Minister in Unity to provide me some insight on what the movement was about and why so many people seemed to be turning towards it for leadership and spirituality. She provided me this book (Lessons In Truth), multiple visits to worship with her and many discussions where she expressed her beliefs and opinions. The book brought many of our past discussions and activities I had witnessed to a level that became more clear. One example of this is in Unity God is within you and therefore part of you. Your growth and direction come from within and not from a separate entity outside of our bodies and spirits. The single eye on God is another great example. This book was written by Dr. H. Emilie Cady and it is very clear that her mind was focused. Her belief allowed her to look beyond the traditional approach mankind uses. For example, in both medicine and spirituality, she could look beyond the traditional approaches. She knew that through the beliefs of Unity that the physical, mental and spirituality (any condition in life) could be addressed, healing would occur on all levels (divine healing). In my opinion, Dr. Cady had a tremendous amount of wisdom, knowledge and God directed activity in her life.

Lessons In Truth has a study guide at the end of each chapter. The lessons are an excellent review and doing them will ensure you do understand the meanings and gain a true feeling for what metaphysical Christianity is. You will find in this book that the author was invited by Myrtle and Charles Fillmore , the founders of Unity, to write for them in 1892. Dr. Harriet Emilie Cady accepted. Readers demand for her writings and ultimately a simple course of lessons on the principles of divine healing, led Charles Fillmore to have them reprinted in a series of booklets. In 1903 the Lessons In Truth was published in book format. As of 1999, the fifty-first printing, the book has been translated into eleven languages and over a million and half copies have been sold.

Today, I am Methodist and have been for 20 years. I transitioned from a Baptist when I was 32. Methodist and Baptist belief's being very close to each other and different than Unity caused me to challenge my beliefs and weigh the differences very close. I believe it is urgently important for mankind to search deep within and to challenge his beliefs and actions regularly. I further believe this review and challenge process will keep man and woman walking closer to the path that they believe and will assist them in verbalizing their beliefs if and when they desire to express themselves. Lessons In Truth presents this challenge and leaves you thinking and asking many questions. Reading this book, you will gain an understanding of the principles of the New Thought movement in general and Unity in particular. Excellent fast read book and optional study guide. I highly recommend it for anyone attempting to gain an understanding of the unity movement or anyone walking within the faith.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The light that you so crave ..., January 1, 2000

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"pageh" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lessons in Truth (Hardcover)

Dr. Cady was a physician as well as metaphysician and her book is studied by thousands of Truth students all over the world. It has been translated into many languages and braille. Twelve chapters include Faith, Affirmations, Thinking, Spiritual Understanding, Statement of Being, and more. "The light that you so crave will come out of the deep silence and become manifest to you from within yourself, if you will but keep still and look for it from that source." (93)

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A down-to-earth explanation of basic spiritual laws, December 6, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Lessons in Truth (Hardcover)

Emilie Cady was a remarkable woman; a true pioneer both professionally (she was a homeopathic physician in the late 1800's)and spiritually. Her understanding of metaphysical law, based in Christian theology, is clearly and profoundly stated in language any one can understand. I personally experienced a "spiritual quickening" while reading Lesson 11 on spiritual gifts. Her understanding of desire, its source and manifestation, clarified this issue for me and resonates as Truth. This book will benefit any truth-seeker, no matter what your religious affiliation is; truth is truth in whatever language you understand. Her writing style reminds me of Peace Pilgrim and I would recommend Peace's "Twelve Steps to Inner Peace."I also would recommend "The Light Shall Set You Free" by Dr. Norma Milanovich and Dr. Shirley McCune, as well as "Jesus Christ Heals" by Charles Fillmore.