About the Author

Dr. Ernest Holmes (1887-1960) is known to millions as a great leader and teacher; and to even more as the author of many inspirational books and tapes, such as Creative Mind, This Thing Called Life, and The Science of Mind. A teacher, writer, and lecturer; Dr. Holmes founded the Science of Mind philosophy in 1927, and regularly appeared on television and radio. His signature saying, “There is a power greater than you in the universe, and you can use it,” became well known over the years. By taking a clear and simple approach in researching the wisdom of the ages from many disciplines, Ernest Holmes developed a practical, spiritual approach to living an abundant life and created the Science of Mind. Since early 1900's, the Science of Mind Textbook has been the cornerstone to Religious Science churches around the world.

Ernest Holmes (1887-1960) and his brother Fenwicke Holmes (1883-1973) worked closely together in their early years, and later became independently successful, Ernest for his innovative metaphysical writings, and Fenwicke for his various lectures and publications on philosophy. Their collaboration on The Voice Celestial stands as a lyrical movement of New Thought.