The study of Troward is essential to a deeper understanding of
Science of Mind and the consciousness of the founder of
Science of Mind, Dr. Ernest Holmes. Troward wrote six books,
numerous articles and his comments on the Psalms. Most
students read only the Edinburgh Lectures. To understand the
influence of Troward it is necessary to study all of his works.
We believe these lessons will help all students to penetrate to
the essence of Troward's philosophy and at the same time
deepen their appreciation for the Science of Mind philosophy. 
These lessons are not a substitute for reading Troward in the
original. In fact, that is the only real way his teaching can be
embodied. Students are urged to read Troward in the original
and formulate their own views. But the lesson notes help
provide a conceptual framework for the teaching and are a real
tool for students to embody the consciousness of the Judge.
Quotes that are italicized are direct quotes from Troward.

Lesson One The Influence of Troward on Science of Mind
The question has often been asked, “What is the influence of
Judge Thomas Troward on the Religious Science movement?”
In April of 1958, in addressing a group of students at the
Institute of Religious Science, Dr. Ernest Holmes stated that
Judge Thomas Troward was fundamental to the New Thought
movement. He indicated that he had read every book that
Troward had written, including the Comments on the Psalms,
which was published after his death. 
“They are fundamental books, and everyone in our field should
understand them because I would say twenty-five per cent of
our philosophy came from Troward” 
We study Thomas Troward because he is the theoretical basis
behind the spiritual philosophy of Science of Mind. A thorough
understanding of all of the works of Troward, not only the
Edinburgh Lectures, gives us a solid foundation for Science of
Mind. We cannot fully understand the consciousness of Dr.
Ernest Holmes, without thoroughly digesting and
understanding the writings of Judge Thomas Troward.