it would be gone before we could point to it. But, illusive as time is, it is still necessary to experience.
Space.—Space, like time, is not a thing of itself, but is only the outline of form. It is a relative distance within the Absolute. Space, also, is necessary to the expression of Spirit; for without it no definite form could be produced. We must not be confused over the ideas of time and space, as they are not things of themselves. They are entirely relative, but none the less necessary.
Things.—Mean forms in time and space. Things are always results and never make themselves; they are the objectifications of Spirit. Things are necessary to the manifestation of Spirit. They are the result of the Self-Knowingness of the Word of God. Things vary in size and shape, in time and duration, from the planet to the peanut, from a moment to an eternity.
Reflection.—The world of matter reflects the Thoughts of God.
Illusion of Matter.—Refers to false forms.
Multiplicity, Many.—From One come many. From Unity comes multiplicity, but multiplicity does not contradict Unity. It is like the soil from which come many plants. We grow many plants from one soil, but the Unity of the soil is never disturbed in the least. So the One Mind, working through the Creative Medium of the Universe, produces many things.
Relative Mirror.—Both the Absolute and the relative are reflected in the mirror of matter.
Emanation.—Projection of Spirit into form.
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