From the PREFACE. In former works dealing with the study of development, the standpoint has been that of enquiry; of trying to find out in the light of Science, Philosophy and the Bible, what men can discover about the order that exists in the Universe. The Evolution theory, in the past, received careful consideration, with this result, it was found to be too limited; it shut out from study realms of thought of supreme importance; it was natural and mechanical in its method; thus whilst very useful from the standpoint of ...
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From the PREFACE. In former works dealing with the study of development, the standpoint has been that of enquiry; of trying to find out in the light of Science, Philosophy and the Bible, what men can discover about the order that exists in the Universe. The Evolution theory, in the past, received careful consideration, with this result, it was found to be too limited; it shut out from study realms of thought of supreme importance; it was natural and mechanical in its method; thus whilst very useful from the standpoint of Nature, it failed to interpret Man, truly or fully, as spiritual; and the attitude it took toward the Bible, and Spiritual religion, made it quite clear that such a theory, or system of thought, could not be accepted by spiritual thinkers. The steps of onward study that have been followed tend to show that scientific enquiry, and pure scientific results, are not the private possession of the School of evolutionists only, they are Divine gifts of truth to all men; and all men are invited to drink deeply from the fountain of Science because it is being discovered that this water of Truth and Life is the purest that men have found. There ought not to be any conflict whatever about the term "pure Science;" what men mean when they use it is that they have discovered certain definite, true relations and conditions of thought, that are in harmonious agreement. They say that they have found Truth; that Truth has set them free; and that they are no longer the children of experience, or empiric enquirers, who are trying to discover order and law. What this means is that Truth exists as objective fact; that Truth becomes a personal matter of experience in psychical thou, M; that the man who loves Truth is not satisfied with what is sensuous, or what appears to be true; he must go on to consider, analyse, synthesise, generalise, and put in universal order all the facts expressed by things, thoughts and the true relations of thoughts as Science. In this sense, Science means the harmony of thoughts all their relations; the order that is known to exist in the universe and that can be traced by the Intellect. The physical Sciences are examples of what Science means as discovered order; when men discover the order that exists; they say that this is equivalent to law as universally true; and thus law becomes a moral ideal, a standard of thought to which appeal can be made.
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New. The Divine Order of Development as Traced in Nature, Man, and the Bible by the Methods of Christ and of the Spirit is a book written by John Coutts. This book explores the concept of development and how it is traced in nature, man, and the Bible. The author uses the methods of Christ and of the Spirit to explain how development can be achieved, and how it can be used to improve the lives of individuals and society as a whole. The book is divided into different sections, each of which explores a different aspect of development. The first section focuses on the development of nature, including the evolution of plants and animals. The second section looks at the development of man, including the growth of the human mind and spirit. The third section examines the Bible and how it can be used as a guide for development. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of Christ and the Spirit in achieving true development. He argues that by following their teachings and methods, individuals can achieve a higher level of consciousness and become more in tune with the world around them. He also emphasizes the importance of community and how working together can lead to greater development for all. Overall, The Divine Order of Development as Traced in Nature, Man, and the Bible by the Methods of Christ and of the Spirit is a thought-provoking book that explores the concept of development from a spiritual perspective. It offers a unique perspective on how individuals can achieve personal and societal growth, and how the teachings of Christ and the Spirit can be used to guide this process. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
