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Lesson X: The Riddle of the Universe.427
universal, and providing that we admit that there is such a thing as Power or
Strength. Of course, it may be argued that Power and Strength are relative
terms, being things relative to or incidental to the Absolute, rather than
absolute things in themselves. This reasoning is correct, at the last, but we are
conscious of something that we call Power or Strength, which we are justified
in considering a relative manifestation of the Absolute. If there is Power
(even relative) it must be “of” the Absolute. There can be no other Power.
The Absolute must be given credit for All Power—not partial Power—not
simply more Power than something else possesses—but all Power; All the
Power there is—Unlimited Power—Power enough to accomplish anything.
Later on, we shall speak of Power as an Appearance or Manifestation of
the Absolute, and as relative in that sense. This axiom conveys the selfevident
truth that all of that which we call Power, is a manifestation of the
Absolute, and that there is no Power possible from any other source, for
there is no other source from which it can come. Some metaphysicians make
the statement: “The Absolute is All-Power—God is Power,” but we regard
Power as a relative manifestation of God or the Absolute, instead of a name
for “the Thing in Itself.” We regard Matter and Mind in the same way, as shall
more fully and at large appear, in this and following lessons.
Sixth. The Absolute is Omniscient—All-wise—All-knowing—Possessing All
Knowledge—Knowing Everything—Having Infinite Knowledge. This means
that there is nothing not known by the Absolute; nothing not absolutely
understood. If there is a single thing that is not fully known by, and
understood by, the Absolute then the words “Absolute” and “Omniscient”
are meaningless and absurd. This, of course, applies to all knowledge
appertaining to and concerning the past; present; and future, if we may be
permitted to use these relative terms. The Knowing must be complete to
be Omniscience—complete down to the smallest detail—to the final point.
The Being possessing Omniscience cannot make mistakes; change its mind
by reason of improved knowledge; cannot err in judgment, discrimination,
or any process of what we call “mind.” Such Knowledge and Wisdom must