
The Hidden Power (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Understand Your Spiritual Path by Observing the Universal Spiritual PrinciplesBy Thomas TrowardLength29h 16m
About this audiobook
The Hidden Power gathers Thomas Troward's mature reflections on "mental science," presenting the mind not as a passive mirror of reality but as a formative principle working through law, imagination, and spiritual intention. Written in lucid, measured prose, the essays combine metaphysical argument, scriptural resonance, and quasi-scientific analogy. In the literary context of early New Thought and idealist philosophy, the book stands as a disciplined alternative to mere inspirational writing, seeking to give spiritual causation an intellectual framework. Troward (1847–1916), a British judge who served in colonial India, brought to his metaphysical writings the habits of legal reasoning: definition, inference, and orderly proof. His exposure to comparative religion, his Anglican background, and his later lectures on mental science all informed his conviction that spiritual principles operate with the regularity of natural laws. The Hidden Power reflects a mind trained to reconcile faith, reason, and practical experience. This book is recommended to readers interested in the philosophical foundations of New Thought, the genealogy of modern self-development literature, or the intersection of religion and psychology. Though some assumptions belong to its era, its central inquiry—how thought, belief, and spiritual consciousness shape human life—remains compelling and historically significant.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length29 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 24, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Externalisation
2Introduction
27Entering into the Spirit of It
3Historical Context
28The Bible and the New Thought
4Synopsis (Selection)
29I The Son
5I
30II The Great Affirmation
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6II
31III The Father
7III
32IV Conclusion
8IV
33Jachin and Boaz
9V
34Hephzibah
10VI
35Mind and Hand
11The Perversion of Truth
36The Central Control
12The “I Am”
37What is Higher Thought
13Affirmative Power
38The Law and the Word
14Submission
39CHAPTER I SOME FACTS IN NATURE
15Completeness
40CHAPTER II SOME PSYCHIC EXPERIENCES
16The Principle of Guidance
41CHAPTER III MAN'S PLACE IN THE CREATIVE ORDER
17Desire as the Motive Power
42CHAPTER IV THE LAW OF WHOLENESS
18Touching Lightly
43CHAPTER V THE SOUL OF THE SUBJECT
19Present Truth
44CHAPTER VI THE PROMISES
20Yourself
45CHAPTER VII DEATH AND IMMORTALITY
21Religious Opinions
46CHAPTER VIII TRANSFERRING THE BURDEN
22A Lesson from Browning
47The Creative Process in the Individual
23The Spirit of Opulence
48CHAPTER I THE STARTING-POINT
24Beauty
49CHAPTER II THE SELF-CONTEMPLATION OF SPIRIT
25Separation and Unity
50CHAPTER III THE DIVINE IDEAL