This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 105th St. and Ocean, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 29th day of November, 1931, in accordance with request made by those present.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Minnie Barrett, C. A. Barrett, Hannah Miller, Florence Edmonds, Edith Edmonds, M. L. Black, F. M. Freeman, F. Y. Morrow, C. W. and M. L. Rosborough, Mildred Davis, Helena Storey, Annie Cayce, L. B. Cayce, and Sarah Hesson.
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 4:00 P. M.
1. GC: You will have before you the group gathered here, who seek guidance in carrying on Thy work. We pray that each may be directed that they may contribute of their best to the whole, and that the cooperative work of the group may be kept close in the path of Thy will. You will please answer the questions of the group as a unit and as individuals.
2. EC: Yes, we have the individuals - and as a group - as gathered here for a purpose. In the way and manner as they each contribute of themselves in a cooperative manner towards being, themselves, a light to others, in magnifying His name in their lives to others, may the work as contemplated, as desired, as sought for, be carried on.
3. In the lessons as they each have gained through their attempt to cooperate one with another, they each have gained something for themselves, that - if same will be put in a practical, applicable manner in their lives - it will bring to each that as will make life in this experience more worth while to each.
4. Ready for questions.
5. (Q) We present the lesson on COOPERATION compiled by the group, which I shall read. Please make such corrections and suggestions that will clarify, complete or strengthen this lesson. (A) (After completion of reading lesson) The lesson is well.
6. (Q) Is this lesson acceptable to the forces, without any correction, just as it is? (A) The lesson is well. [See completed lesson on "Cooperation" in Reports of Reading.]
7. (Q) Are we now ready to begin work upon the second lesson, how to KNOW THYSELF? (A) Ready, as each puts into effect that as has been - and may be - gained through the application of the lesson
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prepared, to begin to KNOW self.
8. (Q) What special meditation should we hold in preparing ourselves for work on this lesson? Please suggest the thought we should hold. (A) FATHER, AS WE SEEK TO SEE AND KNOW THY FACE, MAY WE EACH, AS INDIVIDUALS, AND AS A GROUP, COME TO KNOW OURSELVES, EVEN AS WE ARE KNOWN, THAT WE - AS LIGHTS IN THEE - MAY GIVE THE BETTER CONCEPT OF THY SPIRIT IN THIS WORLD.
9. (Q) Are we handling our work in the correct manner? Please give any specific suggestions that would clarify our understanding and help us at this time. (A) Wait ye upon one another. Work ye as a unit. Let ALL be done in order. Wait ye oft on the Lord before speaking a word that would give an improper relationship of that THOU would present. In this manner may the work be expedited, may it be in unison. Depend not ONE upon another; rather depend upon Him, working together each in their respective sphere. To all are given a portion, a part, in this work. Let each look not upon that that would exalt themselves in any manner; rather that the feeling, the thought, may be better expressed, that those who seek may gain the closer vision of the Master's face, may have in their hearts, their souls, that peace that comes only from being close to Him; for when He speaks, only peace may abound. Others may make afraid. Others may bring that force that would sound far, yet HE - the PRINCE of Peace - brings cheer, gladness, to the hearts and souls of those who seek to be a channel of blessing THROUGH HIM!
10. (Q) Is there any special message for the group at this time? (A) Children, as ye seek in His name to know the FATHER'S way, come ever then in singleness of purpose. Think not of the hindrances that are of the man-made nature; rather know in whom thou hast believed, knowing He has brought all things into being, and as ye seek - AND use - HIS strength, in HIS name, ye ARE His, and will become - and be - the lights that will bring that light into the shadowy places, and - though turmoils and strifes, and contentions, are about you - that peace - HIS peace, will keep thee SAFE in Him.
11. (Q) Question of [2124]: Are the readings as have been given sufficiently understood by the group? (A) As they each seek in their own hearts and minds, as will be seen in that as will be given in each knowing themselves, each will gain the better understanding, the better insight into that as IS given from day to day; for as He gave, "Sufficient unto the day is the good - or the evil - thereof." As ye apply His love, His light, in thine OWN
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life, so does the understanding come of that He would have EACH of YOU do day by day. Tell not thine neighbor how he, or she, should act. Hast thou been put under the same circumstance? Rather give each that standard they may measure themselves by, and be equal - THROUGH SUCH MEASUREMENTS to the needs of each hour, each circumstance. Walk thine self circumspect in the knowledge thou hast of thine OWN God. Seek as children to know HIS love, His law, His biddings, and as ye seek so shall ye find; for He is in His HOLY temples. Art thou holy? Art thou DESIROUS of being holy? Art thou seeking rather the good of thy brother than thine self? Then, as ye know Him, His way ye know - BE on speaking terms with thy brother.
12. (Q) [288]: Tuesday morning, Nov. 24th, I dreamed there was war. We were all on the roof of a building shooting from cubby-holes. Each of us had a post. I noticed a strip, or band, up in the air, about to break, and recognized it was holding up the building, that if it did break the whole structure would crumble and thousands underneath would be destroyed, besides ourselves. I got permission to leave my post and went down and out of the building. I influenced people of higher authority to come and fix the strip so that the building would still stand. What is the significance of this dream? (A) That within self there are those needed corrections that can only come from the source of all love, force, power, that the structure that is builded for others may be a unit, a whole. Look to thine own conscience within.
13. (Q) [288] question #2: Will I be able to prophesy through dreams? (A) Rather interpret.
14. (Q) [288] question #3: Will I be able to interpret those that come through me? (A) If thou will only open self to be a channel.
15. (Q) [[69]'s husband]: What is my duty as a member of this group, and how can I best cooperate? (A) As the light comes in thine own life as respecting the various duties in a secular and spiritual life, so will the body-consciousness be able to be the BALANCE as would keep a union of purpose, keeping all in order. As thou wast in the days of old, when in the temple thou ministered to the needs of those - and PROPHESIED under the spirit of the office held, so wilt thou be able to minister in this direction, as the light opens through the associations of the cooperation of self with others, in studying to KNOW His way.
16. We are through for the present.