The Science of Mind

The Science of Mind is a book by Ernest S. Holmes, first published in November 1922. It sets out Holmes’s systematic statement of the New Thought-inspired philosophy he taught — a practical metaphysical approach that links mind, spirit and everyday living. The text explains how focused thought, prayer and meditation can shape a person’s experience, presenting spiritual healing, affirmative prayer, and the creative power of belief as reproducible practices rather than mere platitudes. Rooted in the turn-of-the-century mind-cure tradition, the work reads like a handbook for spiritual self-help and metaphysics, offering step-by-step lessons and meditations aimed at personal transformation. Holmes’s clear, direct style and his effort to synthesise ideas from Emerson, Thomas Troward, Emma Curtis Hopkins, and other New Thought figures helped his book become the defining text for Religious Science (also called Science of Mind). The influence of the book extends beyond denominational lines: it shaped teaching centres, a continuing magazine publication, and later self-help and positive-thinking movements that emphasise intention, visualization, and the law of attraction. For readers searching for guidance in spiritual practice, mental healing, or metaphysical study, this work remains a foundational guide to an applied spirituality focused on results and daily living.