James Allen was one of the most popular writers on inspiration and spirituality at the turn of the 20th century. In this 1912 book, Allen approaches the numerous issues that the world faces from the viewpoint of mind over matter Most individuals view life as a dark chamber where injuries, disappointments, perplexities, sorrows, and sufferings are brought on by a sudden encounter with concepts that are oblivious and, consequently, hard to handle. Yet, when wisdom is brought into a clouded understanding confusion disappears and obstacles are removed. It is then that one can take comfort in the safety of knowledgeable comprehension.