The Hidden Power

Metadata

Gutenberg ID

—

Title

The Hidden Power

Language

en

Book source

Global Grey

Description max 80 words

Thomas Troward's "The Hidden Power" offers clear, reasoned guidance on harnessing thought and inner creative power. This collection of essays on mental science and practical metaphysics invites readers to look beyond superficial symbols to the inner substance of reality, emphasizing unity, affirmative faith, and the central controlling principle of the Will.

Summary up to 500 words

Published in 1921 as the final work bearing his name, *The Hidden Power* compiles unpublished manuscripts and articles by Judge Thomas Troward to present a philosophy centered on the distinction between outer symbols and inner reality. Troward argues that all existence is based on symbols representing an inner substance or "Life." The root of human error lies in the inability to translate these symbols into their equivalents, causing a confusion between the inner and outer worlds. Central to his teaching is the concept of "Higher Thought," defined by the absolute Oneness of Creator and Creation. This philosophy rejects the notion of any power outside the self that induces fear, asserting instead that the individual is a reflection of the universal Life. The text identifies the Will as the true self and the central controlling principle that directs all faculties. Life is described not as a struggle against limitations, but as a process of growth expanding outward from a central unity. Troward advocates for an affirmative approach to religious belief, urging readers to expand their faith from within rather than destroying narrow creeds. He posits that ignorant worship is preferable to no worship at all, as the goal is to expand existing faith rather than dismantle it. Themes of equilibrium, reciprocity, and the nature of Spirit permeate the essays. Troward asserts that the individual must recognize the central controlling principle within to achieve perfect wholeness, liberty, and the ability to manifest good and beauty. By aligning with this inner principle, one ends the internal struggle between life and death. The work emphasizes that Truth is found not in formal creeds but in the realization of the inner side of things. It teaches that the universe operates on a law of growth where expansion from the center is the key to understanding life on any plane. Ultimately, the book guides readers to realize their identity with the Divine, transforming weariness into joyous activity and leading to a state of perfect wholeness where limitations dissolve.

LLM editorial rating

4.2/5

Download URL

https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/thomas-troward_hidden-power.epub

Local file path

data/epubs/url-03785a4e4f3e9f10.epub

Removed after upload

Downloaded at

2026-07-02 00:57 UTC

Categories

• Psychology
• Religion
• Philosophy