How to Let God Help You

Although Myrtle Fillmore passed to the invisible side of life more than twenty years ago, the memories of her loving presence are still felt by all who knew and worked with her. She was a friend of those who needed her friendship. She was a counselor to those who sought her advice. She was a teacher to those who wanted to learn the Truth of Jesus Christ. She prayed with and for those who desired help. Many who sought her prayer blessings brought forth renewed bodies. Prosperity and success were gained by others who had faith in her teachings pertaining to the practical application of Truth. And there were those who found that prayer brought forth for them a new rightness as they lived and worked with others.

Myrtle Fillmore proved the Christ Truth in her own life and affairs. The healing, prospering, and harmonizing ideas of Divine Mind moved through her consciousness and inaugurated a glorious, unifying ministry of love. Today, through Unity School of Christianity with its periodicals, books, and booklets, and the many Unity centers throughout the world, this ministry continues and serves all who seek its inspiring and practical help.

The only book that Myrtle Fillmore wrote was Wee Wisdom’s Way, which was an expression of her love for children and her interest in helping them understand God’s wonderful Truth. Her desire to bless children with rich spiritual ideas flowered into Wee Wisdom, America’s oldest magazine for children, of which she was editor for many years. Mrs. Fillmore seemed to stay in the background when it came to writing books, since her husband, Charles Fillmore, had such a great leaning in that direction of expressing Truth. However, she carried on a rich ministry through her healing and prayer letters. In 1936, Unity School published a book¹ composed of extracts from her letters, compiled by Frances W. Foulks.

The material used in this new book came from three general sources. First, Myrtle Fillmore’s letters were carefully searched and from them the finest expressions of her spiritual consciousness were taken. Second, a survey was made of the early Unity literature, from which were extracted many spiritually practical suggestions in columns written by her. Third, a sealed envelope was opened recently in which were found lectures that Mrs. Fillmore delivered in Chicago during the summer of 1890. (The chapters dealing with the basic principles of Truth came from these lesson-lectures.)

This book has been lovingly prepared with a twofold purpose. It is designed to bring Unity readers and students everywhere the inspired thoughts of Myrtle Fillmore. In these writings she talks personally to all who seek the Jesus Christ Truth. She speaks as a friend to each reader. Also, this material is presented as a textbook so that a student may, if he chooses, study systematically the Unity teachings.

Charles and Myrtle Fillmore were the co-founders of Unity. Today, that which they started in faith is blessing the whole world. It is the prayer of Unity School that the wealth of spiritual thoughts which radiated from "Mama Myrtle’’ (her co-workers often called her lovingly by this name) and blessed so many in the past will once again heal the sick, supply the poor, and bring peace and harmony to mankind

1. Myrtle Fillmore's Healing Letters

Foreword....................................3
My Faith...................................11
1 The Purpose of Living..................13
2 The New Way............................15
3 Life Is a School.......................18
4 Spiritual Science......................25
5 A Saving Science.......................31
6 Fundamental Propositions................35
7 Denial and Affirmation.................42
8 The Embodiment of Thought..........46
9 The Mind Receives.......................53
10 The Power of the Word.....................59
11 Meeting the Cloven Hoof - - - 64
12 Contentment..............................72
13 The Christ Spirit.......................74
14 Spiritual Understanding..........79
15 The Secret Place of Spirit..........86
16 The Overcoming of Fear..........91
17 The Longing of Our Souls..........93
18 Your Wonderful Body..........98
19 Spiritual Control................106
20 Creature of Habit................110
21 The Healthy Channel..........112
22 No Incurable Condition..........18
23 Health in the Home..........121
24 Be Made Whole..........128
25 Health for the Children..........131
26 Genration and Regeneration..........137
27 The Law of Supply..........140
28 Prosperity in the Home..........144
29 Parents and Children..........148
30 Your Living Service..........151
31 The Gospel of Uses ..........156
32 Justice .......................163
33 Thanksgiving...................164
34 Christmas......................167
35 New Year Opportunities..........171
36 Meditations....................174
37 Myrtle Fillmore Talks about Her Life.....178

My Faith

I do not believe in evil. I believe in Good.
I do not believe in sin. I believe in Truth.
I do not believe in want. I believe in abundance.
I do not believe in death. I believe in Life.
I do not believe in ignorance. I believe in Intelligence.
There are no discords in my being. Being is peace.
My faith, understanding, and love are one. “What therefore
God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”

Dated: 1897