This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of [900], ..., New York City, this 1st day of October, 1928, in accordance with request made by self - Edgar Cayce.
P R E S E N T
Edgar Cayce; [900], Conductor; B. B. Seidelman, Steno. [195] and [106].
R E A D I N G
Time of Reading 5:20 P. M. ..., Va.
1. [900]: Now you will have before you the body of EC, present in this room and the enquiring mind of this body and the dream this body, EC, had sometime ago. You will interpret this dream and give the lesson to be gained from this. You will tell us of the experience that EC had in which he heard one that sounded like the name Habakkuk talk to him about [900]. You will tell us what was said, who it was that spoke and explain what was meant and intended.
2. EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, EC. This we have had before.
3. Oft has it been given the body that those visions and dreams which come to the body should be applied in the light of, and in the daily affairs of the body and those about him respecting those phenomena being taught, or concerning which the preparations are being made, for the propagation of thought. Yet there is laxness in these considerations.
4. Well, my son, would it be that these be considered as precepts and taken more to the peoples who would learn of me through those channels given thee in thine self to give an understanding of the relations which exist especially respecting continuity of life and its relations and revelation to mankind, and the infinite energy respecting that lesson given by mine servant, Habakkuk. This is that lesson which was seen. Tell [900] to pattern much after that given in the lessons by Habakkuk, not his lamentations respecting filial conditions, nor of a lost peoples, but rather the good tidings that are in store for those who will listen to that which comes from within, and that there may be known that the rod of Israel has not departed from Jesse nor has Shiloh failed in its promise to Judah. In this keep thy hand.
5. (Q) Will you explain just what is meant by a certain laxness on the part of Cayce and how [900] may better cooperate to fulfill this educational and revealing purpose. (A) Laxness in following the lessons given through vision and dream, and not mindful of those lessons given as to the betterment.
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As to [900], this may be accomplished in that which would be given as a lesson in the message following the patterns of Habakkuk. Read same and in the study of same will come an experience such as has never appeared to the body as yet. For the glory of Him who gave Himself in ransom will spread about same. Be true.
6. (Q) Will you give us a little history of Habakkuk? (A) A minor prophet. His record is in the St. James version of that termed 'Holy Scripture,' which is a portion of the word that must be kept.
7. (Q) In what period did he live on earth? (A) As a minor prophet during the time of the return and known to the body as a builder. [Palestine: Rebuilding of walls.]
8. (Q) That is, to the body of Cayce or [900]? (A) To that now called [900].
9. (Q) What is the name of the book in which we may study these writings and what should I eliminate? (A) Habakkuk. Eliminate the mourning against the falseness of women. Crown the glory of the message that makes all free. Study that.
10. (Q) Was this Habakkuk speaking to Cayce? (A) Speaking to Cayce.
11. (Q) What action should Cayce take, or is it just that he is to be more mindful of what is called the educational phase of the work and not feel that it is totally to do with the physical betterment of man? (A) Take the message as a whole. That laxness indicated in not being forewarned by the visions, nor in meting the same to those to whom messages are given. This should have had its understanding when given.
12. (Q) In other words, we should take our cue immediately from the cosmic plane that we are seeking to represent in our work? (A) And apply same. Use and gain the knowledge of same.
13. (Q) Then the experience of Cayce the other night, the night before last, when he heard a noise drop on the floor and felt the presence of a cosmic entity whirling about him? (A) That, again, is the indication that, with the more perfect application of self, more and more, may be the direct communication or understanding of the oneness and continuity of force, or life, or existence of individuals through their various experiences.
14. We are through.