Keys to a New Life

Metadata

Gutenberg ID

—

Title

Keys to a New Life

Language

en

Book source

Global Grey

Description max 80 words

Daniel Boone Herring presents a practical guide to New Thought philosophy with a distinct Christian focus. This book offers a method for liberation by applying the teachings of Jesus to daily life, emphasizing mental laws, the omnipresence of God, and the power of ideas to transform reality without reliance on tradition or external religion.

Summary up to 500 words

In 'Keys to a New Life,' Daniel Boone Herring presents a practical, scientifically grounded guide to mastering the laws of mind. Herring argues that truth requires a method of application, introducing a system based on the phenomenal manifestations of mental power. He defines 'Spirit' not as a dead tradition or a concept of death, but as the eternally alive energy of God occupying every atom of matter and every point in space. This Spirit is the active life force, distinct from the static substance of the mind until an idea is introduced. Herring outlines the typical reaction to new spiritual truths: initial denial, accusations of blasphemy, and eventual acceptance as ancient wisdom. He posits that Jesus taught life as a mental phenomenon, urging readers to apply these laws to their individual needs rather than focusing on life after death or social antagonisms. The text asserts that the mind is static until an idea enters it, at which point it grows by cosmic necessity, much like a seed. Herring rejects moral distinctions of 'right' and 'wrong' in favor of cosmic laws of attraction and love, describing love as the cohering power of ideas. Drawing parallels between mental laws and scientific principles like electromagnetism, Herring cites modern discoveries about electrons to validate ancient spiritual truths. He instructs readers to cast their burdens onto the omnipresent God, eliminating duality and replacing thoughts of sin or sickness with the conviction of God's presence. Healing and liberation come from the conscious mind accepting these things as a matter of divine right, not through struggle or observance. The book describes the process of mental transformation as a transfer of activity from the external world to the internal consciousness, where the 'Mind of Christ' merges with the individual's mind. This union overcomes internal resistance, transforming the individual into a 'new creature' capable of manifesting health, wealth, and love. Herring concludes that the true Light is the resurrected Christ within the reader's own mind, accessible through calm, persistent thought rather than emotional ecstasy. The work serves as a personally written textbook for mastering the laws of mind to achieve mastery over one's circumstances.

LLM editorial rating

4.2/5

Download URL

https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/daniel-boone-herring_keys-to-a-new-life.epub

Local file path

data/epubs/url-9a8a4134d3955030.epub

Removed after upload

Downloaded at

2026-07-03 13:10 UTC

Categories

• Religion
• Spirituality