I have been reading about mysticism and the experience of God for the past couple years. Goldsmith does an excellent job of presenting the reality of God within--that he is not a distant being, but one as close as our breath. His writing is fresh and filled with supporting Biblical references. In many ways, this book presents a practical way to be transformed by the experience of God and is valuable regardless of religious tradition.

However, conservative Christians will have difficulty with much of his theology, which is closely akin to Christian Science. I am a conservative, though open-minded Christian. My suggestion to conservatives is to use the concepts presented and rephrase some of the lines to fit your theology, but do not destroy the essence. For example, Goldsmith refers to "the Christ within." A conservative can easily modify this to just "Christ within." The harder part for most conservatives will be the idea that someone with a metaphysical perspective of God could experience God and teach them anything truthful about God.

I recommend this book together with books such as "Testament of Devotion," "Open Mind, Open Heart" and "Practicing His Presence" by Brother Lawrence. I would be willing to correspond with anyone about this book or others that I have reviewed.

Let me preface this with the fact that I have been studying metaphysics and actively applying the principles for more than 20 years. I find this book to be more clear in thought than most of the Unity, Christian Science and other spiritual/new age books I have read and enjoyed. (countless books....100's literally). Mr. Goldsmith is a Master and Master teacher. If you are mature enough to encounter him, you are ready for the biggest and most positive transformation of your life. I read pgs. 1-83 of this book and my income doubled practically overnight. There is a quote on pg. 83 that I have distributed to clients all over the country. "Are we that which receives, or are we that center from which the infinity of God flows out? Are we the multitudes who sat at the feet of the Master waiting to be fed, or are we the Christ feeding the unillumined? In the answer to that lies our degree of spiritual fulfillment." I might add that someone gave me a Goldsmith book about 7 years ago, and I couldn't get into it at all. After spiritually maturing, I find him refreshing, illuminating and a true God-send! I am to the point where if I had to eliminate all authors but one from my bookshelves, I'd keep Goldsmith. I am currently reading about three of his books simultaneously. They are deep and rich. They take time, but they give so very very much! I would welcome comments from anyone who is touched by Goldsmith. Linda Schiller-Hanna

An excellent and definitive work. A brilliantly simple summary of the principles of self treatment. In fact, Joel insights into spiritual healing is astonishingly true and this volume is a major contribution to the spiritual lieterature of the world.

An excellent and definitive work. A brilliantly simple summary of the principles of self treatment. In fact, Joel insights into spiritual healing is astonishingly true and this volume is a major contribution to the spiritual lieterature of the world.

If the writings of Joel S. Goldsmith are destined to guide you along the Spiritual Path, you will find one of his books in your hands, when the time is right for you. I discovered this book after thirty years as a student of metaphysics. In this book, Goldsmith ties up all the loose ends and answers all the unanswered questions that still lingered after such extensive study. It provides the missing link. I realized after reading this book, that most of us spend our whole lives searching for God, and "The Spiritual Power of Truth" shows exactly where to find It. A most profound book for any serious student of Spiritual Truth.

Rarely does one find a book with some "meat" to it. The principles of realising the "Peace that passeth understanding" are clearly communicated and explained. The rest is up to you.

This is an excellent book. I started the practice of Centering Prayer 4 months ago as a meditation practice and I call it my Prozac. This book elaborates on ways to meditate. We are having a Sunday School class on The Infinite Way by this author. This is the first book, I have read by him and plan to read many of his other books. This book has really helped me to understand a better way to meditate and pray. I have found that the things he outlines in this book, letting go and letting God and not trying to be in control or telling God what to do, really do work and makes life so much easier. He also displays a fine sense of humour in this book.

An excellent book that presents mystical principles for students.Classes given in 1949 in Victoria Park cover individual unfoldment, consciousness, healing, the universal and impersonal nature of truth and error, states and stages of consciousness and good unfolding. Again, Mr. Goldsmith presents his mystical teaching in a personal and deeply meaningful way. No student of spiritual truth should be without this book

Mr. Goldsmith uses monthly lessons to teach mystical students. Topics included are good and evil, lessons to children, contemplative meditation, spiritual principles and the Christ. This edition includes poems Joel used in his teachings

An interesting presentation of Infinite Way principles through the monthly letters written to students in 1957. Topics include major mystical principles, healing, supply, gratitude, The Christ presence and tithing. One of the many books students will find adds to their mystical understandin

Mr. Goldsmith discusses spiritual unfoldment, the message of Easter, security through God-realization, praying, miracles. As always, the Infinite Way principles are again relayed in an inspiring, nourishing fashion. Based on recorded lectures (available through the Infinite Way in Peoria Arizon) given in Seattle, South Africa, Hawaii, Chicago and New York the student is made to feel part of the original teaching through the depth of Mr. Goldsmith's presentation. A must for any library of mysticism

Here we see lessons on individual responsibility, spiritual power in human affairs, dissolving material sense, prayer, healing and spritual freedom. Certainly part of the Goldsmith collection serious students should have