This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 115 West 35th Street, Virginia Beach, Va., this 4th day of March, 1931, in accordance with request made by self and those individuals present.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Annie and L. B. Cayce, Sarah Hesson, Sara Atkinson, Mildred Davis, Gray Salter and Frank H. Scattergood.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 3:30 P. M. Eastern Standard Time.
1. GC: You will have before you Edgar Cayce, present in this room, and the phenomena that manifests itself through him. Also those individuals closely associated and interested in the furtherance of the work, and the circumstances that surround these and the phenomena itself. You will answer the questions for those so vitally interested, present in this room, answering the questions to each individually, as they themselves have asked them.
2. EC: Yes, we have the phenomena - active - and those conditions and circumstances that surround same at the present time, with those individuals vitally interested in the furtherance of the work and the circumstances and conditions that surround them in the present circumstance.
3. In the manner as has been given, as to how each individual is to attune themselves for that purpose of gaining an understanding of their individual relationship to the furtherance of the good that may be obtained through those channels, or that phenomena that manifests itself, little - as yet - has been done by any. Some, true, have held intact those ideals - yet making the ideal of such a concrete example in their individual lives have been put rather in abeyance until further developments. Would further developments be expected, would be well that each take that as is desired in self, as to how self is to be used, as to how self may act TO THAT source THAT individual has chosen as its desire to see developed through the phenomena. For from the desire of the heart the mouth speaketh, and as one holds an objective near and dear in the heart, so does the activities become in keeping WITH that so MUCH desired; for where the treasure is the heart is also. Unless that as is determined in self is wholly in keeping with those precepts, those principles that may make for a continuity of life, hope itself, LITTLE may be expected. For, as given, this - here - in this place - now - may become as a shining light to many, or may become the
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laughingstock of many. Do not expect that evil days will not come upon each and every one, for - as was given - indeed offences must come, but woe unto him by whom they come! So prepare thine OWN life, thine OWN manifestations of that as is gained FROM same, that the evil may not be spoken of by thine acts, thine words, the manner of life, the manner of conducting thine OWN going in and coming out. Should thee, thine self, feel thou art not able to drink of that cup, then put NOT forth thine hand to grasp same, and DO the FIRST THINGS first! It has been given as to how each, in their prayer, in their supplication, should seek, ask for, those of questionings, those of intents, those of purposes to set forth before others that are afar, or those that are constantly being drawn to a something that many know not what. Art thou able in thine own heart, thine own life, to answer the questions of such? for it has oft been given, be able to at all times answer for the hope that is held within THINE OWN heart. Does the manifestations of the phenomena mean so little, even in the beginning, that only few have offered, "Show ME, O God, how I may be of service"? Let that answer come from that source, for those who be upon the Lord's side need not be afraid, and if the Lord be not in that thou doest, then have little or nothing to do with same, in ANY manner, in ANY office, for it must surely come to naught.
4. In the beginning, then, BEGIN aright!
5. Ready for questions.
6. (Q) Question of L. B. Cayce. How or in what capacity can I serve with the organization that I may accomplish the greatest good and help and serve the many? (A) Seek rather from the source of all light and life, rather than through these channels - for why take second- HANDED orders, if it be from God? else there remains still that trust in man, who being weak is oft evil spoken of, but pray ye the Lord THAT He may SHOW thee the way.
7. (Q) Questions of Gladys Davis: In what manner and way can I make myself a more perfect channel for the furtherance of the work? (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth, AVOIDING the APPEARANCES of evil. In thy concepts, through various vibratory forces that present themselves through certain channels, these bring that that makes for some understandings that are hard to be dealt with, but in making thine self a channel, and dividing the words of truth, know that the Redeemer liveth, and THY hands may be used as manifestations of His LOVE, HIS joy, HIS hope, HIS peace.
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8. (Q) How can I prevent the nerve-racking conditions which I experience, and keep calm and evenly balanced under these? (A) As has just been given.
9. (Q) What causes them? (A) As has just been given.
10. (Q) Outline the specific directions in which I can use my abilities to serve the most, and advise me regarding such. (A) As developments come through the channels that have been outlined for organization of, furtherance of the principles, policies, and efforts of a group, there will of necessity be many varied characters to deal with. Lose not thy patience because anxiousness is sought by many that do not wholly understand. Remember the enthusiasm of Zacchaeus, and that day the Lord supped with him. Be not impatient with those who BECOME anxious, and as conditions, circumstances progress, ASK and ye SHALL receive. Let each join hands with Him, for if the work undertaken be not HIS work, have nothing to do with same, and the judge shall be thine OWN conscience; for conscience IS that which awakens the mind of the soul; the SOUL, that of thine self that is the nearest portion of the dwelling place OF the Holy of Holies Himself - the SPIRIT of the Master.
11. (Q) Questions of Mildred Davis: Just what place should I fill in this work? (A) When thou hast determined within thine own heart and soul as to the place the work, the manifestations of same, has in the heart of Him thou lovest, then be that same channel that thou wast in that place; for in WHATEVER capacity one serves, when the service is for HIS work, is an EXALTED service - for "he that giveth a cup of water in my name shall in no wise LOSE HIS reward". Do with thy might what thy hands FIND to do, and there will be the joy, even as was said of old, "MARY hath chosen the better part".
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