1770-2

TEXT OF READING 1770-2 F 49 (Widow, Former Concert Singer,

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Date: 12/29/1938 Sex: F Age: 49 ReadingID: 8024

Protestant) This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of December, 1938, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [1770], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., via Mrs. [1468].

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. [1770].]

Born March 21, 1889, in Roxbury, Mass. Time of Reading 11:15 to 12:15 Noon - Eastern Standard Time. …, N.Y.

GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions that are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth’s plane, giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, and that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions she submits, as I ask them:
EC: (In going back over years from present - ” - ‘38 - been an unusual year! ‘30 - changes wrought in mental attitudes and environs - ‘27 - wonderment - ‘21 - glorious experiences - ‘89 [1889] - the 21st - ”)
Yes, we have the record here of that entity now known as or called [1770].
It is well with this entity that in the sounding of the name, in the writing of same, it always all be included. The vibration, the harmonious effect of same becomes almost as a shield in the entity’s experience; as well as in the numerological effects and their vibrations upon those the entity may approach.
And this is ever a part of the entity’s experience as an emissary or messenger to others. Hence it is well that its own mental and material and spiritual self there be kept that balance.
In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, for this entity there will be chosen the interpretations with the desire that it may be a helpful experience. Yet this will be almost, as ye would call, a brief of that which MIGHT be the interpreting of all of that which has been, which is to be, part of the entity’s experience through the sojourns in this material plane.
As is seen, all phases of activity are seen in the manner, the means, the way that each influence or force becomes a part of the entity. For as it is in a three-dimensional plane, it receives those influences or environs, or those that are as signs and omens from all phases of that which is without self.
For instance, the astrological influences are not in the form or manner as has been so oft and is so oft judged by the purely astrological aspects from records. For the shifting, the changes that have been wrought in the zodiac as well as the signs and positions of this material sphere in relationship to the whole have been misjudged. But rather is this judgement drawn from the EXPERIENCE of the ENTITY, as an entity, in that environ.
And as there has been and is attributed to the planetary influences about this present solar system or environ, these become a part of the experience of the entity - the innate, the soul self.
Through the use or application of any influence then does it become so much a part of a soul, or a soul-entity.
Hence we find these as signs or omens, - as also the numerological, the vibratory forces of color, or those of the mineral as may be crystallized in material forces.
Hence the bloodstone or the ruby is well to ever be about the entity, upon its body; so that the very vibratory forces of same give - with that of thought in constructive force - creative environs or vibrations for the entity in its use or application. [See 1770-2, Par. R13.]
Then in making the choice of these, we find Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, as with the Sun and Moon, become a part of the entity in its abilities, as well as in its faults or failures, or weaknesses, - in its virtues as well as its graces.
For it is as an entity, in giving expression of that as thought or felt or experienced, makes the application in its own experience that the development or retardment comes.
Venus makes for the tenderness, gentleness, the love; and yet having in same that influence in which the extremes may arise as in conjunction with the Uranian forces; so that any experience of emotional or love nature - be it material, mental or what - may be or appear to the entity as more of an experience than to many; as may the sorrow of same.
Yet these are a part of the entity’s experiences; so that disappointments have been as a part of the entity’s experience, that have been much overcome by the application of self towards constructive or creative forces.
For as is sought by this entity, and as should be the beauties of most, the application of self in a material plane is purposeful; not merely a chance but each day, each association, each activity is an opportunity for the expression of that which is the ideal of the soul.
As the entity has advanced and does advance in its concept of or awareness of the creative influences within its experience, then those things that have been and are as a part of the mental self are to be met or overcome or conquered, or used; and there is the understanding of how to use then, as it were, the tools of righteousness or of salvation in a material plane.
These oft become very delicate in their nature (if words were to be used to express their influence or motivating power within the experience of an entity), yet they ARE the tools of righteousness.
For the will is that with which each soul makes or loses the opportunities which are its birthright in each experience. For He hath not willed that any soul should perish, and it is not by chance that the soul is in the environ but that in the use of its concept of that creative force of which it is a part it is brought along that line, that sphere, that awareness, that consciousness in which it finds itself.
In Jupiter we find the great NUMBERS who will be influenced, - the breadth of vision, the joy of service, the activities in which the body-mind and soul may find the greater universal consciousness.
Just as in the Saturn influences we find the changes which have been and may be wrought in the experience. If these are allowed to become stumbling-stones rather than stepping-stones, they are because of the misconception or misapplication, or the unused influences that are each soul’s, each entity’s.
Use each then in the constructive manner, that we may bring the greater joy. For as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto thy Maker.
In the Uranian influence we find interests in the occult, the psychic, the soul, - or the greater concept of other influences or dimensions than that as may be experienced in the truly or only material-minded individual or entity.
Also we find the extremes which arise, and the abilities for the innate expressions through these.
And as Jupiter, Venus, Uranus are to be the closer in the conjunction through those periods when there are to be such extremes in the affairs of the world, they may be used as a MEANS for this entity in bringing greater harmonies in the experiences of self and those whom the entity may contact, - through ‘40 (forty) and ‘41 (forty-one) especially; beginning in the latter portion of ‘39 (thirty-nine).
DO NOT let that which is beautiful, or as a helping to self, lose its influence or its associations with thy activities; not as of the emotions but as a stimuli to the best that is within self. But if they are of selfish nature, or for self-indulgence, leave them alone.
As to the appearances of the entity in the earth’s plane, these we find vary as to their associations, their activities, - if they are drawn or compared to the experiences of the entity in the present. Yet there may be seen a thread of continuity which explains why the entity feels, experiences - even emotionally - much of that which has been and is a part of self in the present from these that may be chosen of the many sojourns of the entity in materiality:
Before this we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity, during the period of the early settlings; when that purpose for which changes were wrought was the paramount influence in the peoples of the land to which the entity came for an experience, - in the name Gracia Albright.
There we find the thought of freedom, the experience of each individual to think for itself, to worship that as is or was its ideal, according to the dictates of its own conscience, was so much a part of the entity as to be INNATELY felt in the present.
And the fear at times of suppressing or altering or changing the environs of others about the entity has refrained the entity at times in this experience from speaking that which might have brought the full awareness to some seeking soul.
Then, - not that there is the intent or purpose of impelling; but merely making aware should be the intent and purpose of the entity in its associations and activities with others in the present.
Through that sojourn we find the entity was in a portion of the land now known as Massachusetts, Connecticut, and a part of the present environ or land of sojourn.
Hence these hold a rather peculiar feeling for this entity; as being far away when away, and yet when present not altogether satisfied with the field about self, - as if something was amiss.
For the entity through that experience gained and lost. For there the entity turned some of those abilities, in its activities through the experience, into self’s OWN desires. But the greater portion was spent in that of cultivating the minds, the purposes of others; for the entity’s activities were as a teacher, a minister, a writer. And in giving to others the thread or line of hope, the development came to self, the awakening as to WHY - WHY each soul finds an expression in the material things.
Before that we find the entity was in the sojourn which has made for the greater of all the opportunities in the material plane; for it was during those periods when the Master walked in the earth, and among those who were blessed by Him when feeding the five thousand upon the mountain and by the lake.
The entity was among those peoples in the Galilean land.
When there is then found within self that feeling of the supply, that feeling of the abilities through the application of self to meet whatever may be the needs, let this grow within thine inner being. For know, as ye live and move and have thy being in Him, so He is the supply - whether it be material, the mental, the spiritual.
For these are the representation within the awareness or consciousness of the individual of the Godhead, - the Body, the Father; the Mind, the Christ, the Son; the Soul, the Holy Spirit through which all approach is made.
For even as the Spirit moved, matter came into being. So as the Mind became the way, the truth, the light in materiality, - as ye apply same in thy experiences day be day ye become aware.
Then as He hath given, and as ye heard so oft, “The kingdom is within.” Turn ye within, for there in the temple of thine own body is the temple of the living God, where He hath promised to meet thee, to commune with thee, and to give thee the supply of ALL that may be needed within thine experience!
For as indeed He manifested, truth needs not justification but the glorification in the manner in which the love is dealt to thy fellow man.
As indeed ye heard as a child, indeed as ye heard as ye grew into active service through the experiences with many of those of the period, there IS the way that may seem right to a man, but the end thereof may be death.
But if the heart is open, He will come and abide with thee. And He in thee, as He in the Father, may know the truth that will make thee free indeed.
Throughout the activities in that experience the entity remained as one among those who grew into active service with the disciples and Apostles, and the women of renown; the acquaintanceship with the holy family, the leaders. These then are not a mystery to the entity, yet as a thing a bit afar; yet may be made a material experience.
Look then again upon the light that shines within thine own heart, as ye read of how He called the lad. For the lad was thy brother, - and thy associate that is close to thee through thy experiences in the present.
Before that we find the entity was in the land called ‘the city in the hills and the plains.’
There we find the entity was among the Grecians who came into that Persian and Arabian land for the purpose of setting at naught, or of conquering as it were the activities of that teacher Uhjltd in the ‘city in the hills and the plains.’
Yet when the entity came under the influence of the healing of body, of mind, - seeing hope and love, brotherly kindness and gentleness and patience shown among those where turmoils and strifes so often arose, it - as many another - joined with those activities; as Ameleo.
And as the entity aided those peoples in separating the various tenets for the application of the various groups who journeyed through that particular land, the entity grew in grace, in knowledge, in understanding.
Just so in the present, as the entity applies the seed of the spirit - patience, faith, hope, love, gentleness, kindness - it may see the fruit thereof in its own environs as well as in the activities of others.
For know, ye can only labor in the vineyard of thy Lord, thy God. He alone may give the increase.
WHO then is thy Lord? Who IS thy God? What is thy belief? WHO is the author of same?
And unless it is founded - as in the experiences then, as in the experiences later - in the creative forces which arise from His desire that each soul would know its maker and become a companion to that which is the Creative Force, knowing itself to be itself and - as the Son - one with Him, - then it is not constructive.
In the experience then the entity gained much knowledge as to judgements of peoples, as to their purposes, their abilities - and the ways and manners to encourage them through HELPFUL suggestions that each soul or entity feels arise from within self.
For to help one to help himself is greater than giving, giving, without the ability of the one receiving to see.
Hence as indicated, it is better to give than to receive; for only that ye have given do ye possess!
Before that we find the entity was in the land now called the Egyptian, during those periods when turmoils and strifes arose with the banishment of the Priest.
The entity then was among those who were close to the household of the King AND the Priest; and yet with the banishments sorrows materially came.
With the return, and with the healing of the body for the greater activities, the entity arose in its thought and power through its application especially in the Temple Beautiful.
And from same comes that interest in harmony, and color - as does the sounding of that as was the call from the station of the third position in the Temple Beautiful over which the entity, as Omuna, presided - sound within self, - O-oooo-ah-m-mmm-u-uuu-r-rrr-n—nn. [See 2072-10, Par. 24-A on 7/22/42 giving the sounds as “Ah---aum, see?”] These as they may be sounded within; not just the vocal box of the physical but as they rise along the centers from the bodily forces to unite the activities, - the entity may bring greater harmony within the experience, as it did to many through the activities in that material sojourn.
As to the abilities of the entity in the present, then, and that to which it may attain, and how:
In keeping that thou hast purposed and may purpose within thy heart to do, to make known the way of thy Lord, thy God, in the hearts and ways of men; these be the fields as thy greater service may come in doing with the might what thy hands find to do - NOW!
As ye will find those of the varying purposes and influences, ye may bring into the activities of the various groups, the various centers, a stimulating of the UNITING of the efforts of the many, - and NOT in finding the differences but the union of same!
For know, the greater lesson the world has ever known and may ever learn is, “Know, O ye peoples, the Lord thy God is One - ONE.”
This is thy message, this is thy purpose! Proclaim and sow that seed of unity of purpose, that may be found WITHIN! And THAT is thy mission through these experiences.
May the grace thou hast known be claimed as thine own, and be given to others - As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them!
If ye would have friends, show thyself lovely. For the love He expressed in blessing and bringing abundance to others through thy own preparation in the hands of thy brother may bring again that to the thousands, as then, - the awareness of the light of the life of the Christ.
Ready for questions.
(Q) What is my next move in life to be of service to others? (A) Aid in giving the greater understanding to others in the various groups as ye contact them; not only in thy one environ but in many - the united effort of all.
(Q) Where should I go? What city? (A) Begin where thou art; and as ye will find - soon - changes coming in thy experience, there will be, for the time, in ‘39 - especially the latter portion - many cities, communities, visited.
(Q) Why do I not feel at home in N.Y.? (A) Because, just as given, in that environ there is the feeling when away of a longing, - when present, not quite satisfied. As we find, thy greater work will be there; though in the ENVIRONS of same, - yet in many other places in this land also.
(Q) Would it be well to sublet my apartment in Flushing? If so, would I be able to secure a reliable tenant? (A) Look within self - you know as thou hast been, ye may find one in those that ye may meet who needs such. Yes, you will be able to find one - it will be well, after a bit, to sublet.
(Q) If so, where should I live - to be of the most service? (A) As indicated, after a bit there will be some travelling, and changing.
(Q) Are my days of singing in public over? or should I do something in that direction to help others? If so, how - and through whom? (A) Through those various groups or organizations or activities in which ye may serve the many for the UNITING of the efforts in the very many centers through the land.
(Q) Regarding my three-year friendship with Mr. [1821]: What have been our relationships in the past, and what are the urges brought forth in the present? (A) The brother in the Palestine sojourn. And do not lose that friendship! [GD’s note: Mr. [1821] was the lad with loaves and fishes.]
(Q) Is there a karmic debt I owe him? (A) Rather that the united efforts may bring a greater service to the many.
(Q) Am I an old or a young soul in evolutionary growth? (A) ALL souls are from one. It is the application that has grown to be that which is termed old or young soul. For all souls were created in the one. The entity has applied self, the entity has kept self close in contact with many who have through the awareness of the oneness of God’s purpose with man been attempting to bring him to that awareness; and hence an “Old” soul in service.
(Q) Should I continue the study of numerology? (A) Be well to lecture on same.
(Q) Is Ariel Taylor the best teacher for me? (A) Very good. MOST all of these may be gained from the ONE BOOK - the Bible.
We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file ” ” Self, additional copy made by Mae Verhoeven, 8/24/39

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. She also had a Life Rdg. for her niece, Miss [1771] (See 1771-2), whom she took in her home when [1771] was six years old. See 1771-2, Par. 52-A.

R2. 8/35 A.R.E. publication based on EC’s Persian incarnation:

U H J L T D

by Hugh Lynn Cayce - based on 294-142—146

Two powerful desert tribes gathered to celebrate the marriage ceremony of two of their important families. For years these tribes had warred with each other. It was the dream of the old men that this marriage would end hostilities and bring peace. Slumdki, princess of Ra, was to become the bride of Kaila, prince of Zu.

For those who still held to the ancient teachings of their fathers who had come out of the land of the Sun, this was a great day. A priest of Egypt had been called to perform this sacred rite. His presence lent an air of mystery and reverence to the proceedings.

In silent awe the tribesmen watched their princess and prince meet and join hands before the priest. Each wore the bridal costume of their tribe. The simple garments of white were covered with symbols and figures whose meaning only the wisest remembered.

As the priest raised his hand and spoke in a foreign tongue, not a sound was to be heard except the low, tense breathing of the closely packed men and women. Suddenly his voice changed. It grew in volume and the people gasped as they began to understand the words in their own dialect:

“Hear ye! Children of the plains! Through the seed of this man and woman many people shall be blessed. Their first-born will be a son whose name shall be called Uhjltd. He will reign over you and guide you. Follow him and you will become a great people. Hear me, Prince of Zu and Princess of Ra! Thou shalt send me this son when he is twenty and one years of age. For seven years I will train him, then he will return to you. Proclaim him ruler of all your people.”

For a moment the man and woman stood silent. Then Kaila spoke, “All shall be done as thou commandest, O Priest. This day before the God of our Fathers and before our peoples we pledge our first-born to the Creator in service to his fellow man.”

A few years later a son was born to Kaila and Slumdki. For twenty-one years he was trained and taught according to the laws of the tribes. Peace did not come to the plainsmen and the lad Uhjltd saw his father slain in battle. But his mother remembered the vow and at the appointed time sent Uhjltd to the land of Egypt with a message to his future teacher.

Seven years passed. Again the tribes of Ra and Zu were gathered to celebrate a great event. Uhjltd was returning to become leader of his tribes. All were tense with excitement and curiosity. The older men, drawn together by their common interests, had gone aside to discuss the young man who was to rule their people.

One of the tribe of Zu first expressed the doubts and fears which were in the minds of many: “Our people have long been unhappy. Wars have not ceased. Robbers plunder our caravans, steal our camels, and carry off our young girls. This Uhjltd - will HE be capable of meeting these troubles?

“You speak wisely,” answered another of the same tribe. “We no longer prosper. We must have peace.”

“That is not all we must worry over,” cried one of the tribe of Ra. “Uhjltd has been away from us for a long time. He may have adopted strange customs of the foreigners. He may desert the ways of our fathers and lead our people into sin.”

All turned as Remai, oldest and wisest of the tribe of Ra, began to speak: “My brothers, the blood of two great families flows in Uhjltd’s veins. He will not fail us in this time of trial.”

The younger men were also gathered here and there talking of their new leader, and many were the far-stretched stories they told. “Uhjltd is the mightiest of all men,” one exclaimed. “Why, once when we played together I saw him withstand the full force of a great bolt of lightening from the heavens. It ran all over him but did not burn one hair of his head.”

“He was the strongest of us all in running and wrestling,” cried another. “There is none greater than Uhjltd.”

“Perhaps this Uhjltd has changed,” suggested Oujida, one of the leaders. “Maybe he will not take advantage of our opportunity to attack the Lydians while they are so weak, busy with wars on the other side of their country. What if he is not interested in the gold, jewels and women we could capture? Suppose he will not lead us into battle, what then?” Murmurs arose here and there at this speech, but no one dared resent it openly.

Just at this point a horseman dashed up with the cry, “He is coming! Uhjltd is approaching!”

The people began to push forward and cry, “Hurrah! Long live our leader Uhjltd!” The tumult died as quickly as it began, as a lone horseman rode into view and toward the camp. A magnificent dun colored charger pranced and turned, affected by the excitement that ran through the people and somehow aware, it seemed, of the importance of his rider.

The figure sitting so straight on the great steed was indeed one to inspire admiration. Heavy black hair fell to his shoulders. The wide forehead, the straight angular nose with its thin nostrils, the firm chin, all denoted strength of character. Steel-gray eyes were kind, even a little tear-filled, though the lips smiled. Simple, white, flowing robes failed to conceal the slender gracefulness and the corded muscles of the tanned hand and arm that held the powerful mount under control. Uhjltd, predestined leader of his people, had returned.

On either side the people called his name and his voice was clear and full as he answered. “Djhiu, how are you? How’s the lance arm? And you, Ganal? Can you ride yet without falling? Ianal, how are your father and mother? Greetings! Oujida, did your last raid succeed? Well! If it isn’t little Hala! What a man you’ve gotten to be! Ah! Father Mala! You do not change. It is good to be home again. The journey has been long, the way hard and rough.”

“Son, your family waits for you in their tent. When you have rested, all is ready for the ceremony,” Remai spoke as Uhjltd dismounted and a dozen hands reached for the bridle.

“Uhjltd’s meeting with his two younger brothers was quiet. They were saddened by the necessity of telling him of their mother’s death. He did not wait for them to speak. “Yes, I know, my brothers,” he said. “She will be happy in knowing that we carry on. Do not be sad. There is much work ahead. Let us carry it together.” He caught each in turn by the shoulders, shook them gently and smiled.

A few hours later Uhjltd stood before all the assembled tribesmen. Remai spoke for the people, “Son, long ago your life was pledged to your people. Long have we waited this day. As leader of our united tribes your responsibility is great. Robbers plunder our land, our young men fight one another, our people are unhappy.

“For seven years you have studied in the land of the Sun, the truths which were taught our fathers. You have delved into the mysteries of the gods, searched for knowledge of the laws of the Universe. You know the needs of your peoples. Into your hands we now commit the power to govern our people. May the Great One guide and protect you.”

Uhjltd’s answer was simple and direct, “I am ready.”

Remai then placed about him the robe of the leader and Uhjltd turned to address the people. “Long have I looked forward to this day, my people. I have not forgotten the years when we fought and worked together. I have been away from you only a little while, that I might be better fitted to serve you. Long years of trial and struggle are behind us. Today we look forward to a new life. We are united. The Great One will guide us.

“Since we were little children in the tents of our fathers we have been taught that the men and women of our tribes know no fear. Upon this great truth we shall build our nation. There is no one who would dare question the courage of our warriors, or of our women. It is a privilege to give our life’s blood in support of our principles. We do not fear death.

“But there is a greater courage. Dare to uphold that which you believe to be right! Throw aside the fear that the Great One will desert you. Know that so long as you cling to the principles of loyalty, duty, courage; so long as you do not condemn your fellow man, the Great One will stand with you. My people, let us work together in harmony. My mind, my body, my life belongs to you. Stand with me and together we will approach the God of our fathers, daring to follow in the way He may direct.”

During the following months Uhjltd carried out his plans for reorganization. He brought order out of chaos, peace out of strife, quiet out of tumult. The oldest and wisest men of each tribed formed a council which governed the people, made simple laws and settled differences arising between individuals and families. The camps were no longer filthy and dirty, but orderly and clean. The people now gathered each morning and evening for prayer. The services were beautiful in their simplicity, and tended to develop a spirit of harmony.

With the younger men Uhjltd organized bands whose duty it was to guide and protect the caravans which passed through their country. Under this protection the commerce improved and new wealth flowed into the coffers of the merchants. Work was the keynote of the success. Men, women and children were given something to do. The tribes begun to prosper and express once more the natural joy that was part of their natures.

Two years passed. Uhjltd’s younger brother, a lad of fifteen years worshipped the leader. He followed him everywhere, continually demanding that he be allowed to help with tasks that were much too hard for him.

“Why can’t I lead Diaga’s band this morning?” he asked one day. “He is sick from eating too many bananas. A caravan is due from the west, you know.”

“Young man,” Uhjltd answered, “I have a much more important job for you. You are to have charge today of the ‘silkers’ (gatherers of refuse). See that they do a good job.”

“Aw, Uhjltd!” A pause, then, “Well, all right!” he answered.

That night when the lad returned tired and sore, Uhjltd met him.

“Well, Aika, I see you did a good job today!” The boy saluted in military fashion and grinned. “You can never tell,” Uhjltd continued, “how many of our people you saved from the plague by your work today. Disease, you know, sometimes comes out of filth.”

“Thank you,” the boy answered, “But when are you going to let me do a man’s work. I am as big as Rana (the older brother) already.”

“The time will come soon enough, “Uhjltd laughed. “Now off with you, and get ready for evening prayer.”

With the growing prosperity, the people began to urge that Uhjltd select a mate, that his leadership might be continued by his children. Both the older men and the young spent many hours with him suggesting this and that alliance which would prove advantageous to the tribe. Many of the most beautiful girls in the land were brought to him that he might select a wife. In each case he refused, pointing out that his time belonged to his people, that much work was still to be done.

Finally Uhjltd’s closest associates took council with Handra, father of Tatil - a woman famous for her beauty and noble lineage. Her father’s tribe to the southwest was a powerful one and many believed that such a union would be of great advantage. Plans were laid quietly and one day Tatil came to Uhjltd’s camp with her father to trade.

Though proud; having refused many offers of marriage, she was attracted by Uhjltd. Always gracious, the leader entertained the neighbors in his tent.

“Your journey was pleasant, I hope,” he inquired of Handra.

“Yes, thanks to your valuable guard, we had a very pleasant journey,” he answered. “I have seen the day when we could not have crossed this country without being attacked by several marauding bands.”

“You honor me with your presence, Princess Tatil,” Uhjltd remarked, turning toward the girl.

“The honor is ours,” she answered flatteringly. “Many stories have come to us of the hospitality of the chieftain Uhjltd. They have not been exaggerated.”

That night Handra and Uhjltd discussed the proposed marriage. Uhjltd’s answer was the same. “You honor me, Handra, but I cannot consider marriage at this time. My people still need all my energies and time. We are at peace with your people and there is no reason why this should not continue. During the coming month our tribes gather for a great feast. Stay and honor us with your company.”

Handra accepted Uhjltd’s offer and set up his camp near the central camp of Uhjltd’s people. For days Tatil remained in her tent, insulted and hurt over the rejection of marriage. In her desire to hurt Uhjltd she began to cultivate the friendship of his assistant and second in command, Oujida. The increasing prosperity and gradual dying down of activity among the young men offered a background for a growing unrest.

Tatil began to see Oujida daily. She spent hour after hour talking with him of his great possibilities, of his superiority to Uhjltd, of his bravery and daring. She urged him on in his plans for raids on the Lydians. Oujida began to be absent from the evening prayer. While Uhjltd noticed this, he did not approach Oujida about it, hoping that he would soon change.

Instead the condition grew worse. The young men led by Oujida began to hold secret meetings and Tatil deliberately planned a series of feasts to which she invited many of the younger men of Uhjltd’s tribes. These feasts were held during the evening hour of prayer and many grew lax about attendance. Throughout this period Uhjltd held to his faith in his assistant. Many times in his meditations he prayed for Oujida.

Oujida finally excited a group of the more daring warriors to plan a raid. About a hundred gathered one evening at an appointed meeting place. “Men of Ra and Zu,” Oujida cried, “Have you all become cowards? Do you no longer know how to fight? To the north and west of us there is a great kingdom ripe for the picking. Great stores of gold and silver lie unguarded, ready for the taking. This very night a spy has returned bearing news of a school where Croesus’ own daughter holds court, surrounded by the most beautiful women of the country.

“The King and his generals would pay well for the return of their daughters. In five days we could strike and be back in our own country. We would be heroes, and even Uhjltd would be glad to receive some of the rich booty we would bring back.”

Before dawn a hundred picked men, mounted on the swiftest horses, crossed the border and rode swiftly toward the heart of the Lydian kingdom.

The guard about the school in which Elia, only daughter of King Croesus of Lydia held her court, had grown lax. The long period of peace with the nomad tribes and the growing interest in the plans to attack the Persians had drawn attention away from the southern plainsmen.

In a secluded spot away from the bustle of the growing commerce, Croesus had built a royal school. There, under the guidance of renowned teachers, the daughters of the noble families of the realm were taught the graces of the court. The scene was a beautiful one which this peaceful, unsuspecting spot presented on the night before the raid.

Most of the girls had gathered in the great hall to listen to the music of a group of wandering singers, among whom the spy sent on ahead by Oujida to prepare the way. Surrounded by every luxury, the maidens gave themselves over to the light pleasure of the music. Silver laughter, jewels from the storehouses of the world, beauty beyond the wildest dreams of the imagination, combined to furnish a background for this Elia, called ‘the Beautiful.’

After the musicians departed, Elia - with her aunt, who was one of the instructresses; her close friend and companion Ilya, daughter of one of Croesus’ ministers, and two or three of the other girls, gathered in Elia’s bedchamber to read and discuss an ancient manuscript. It was the instructress who had first interested the girls in the ancient lore and legends of the first Semitic tribes. Each night they gathered to hear her read some of these almost forgotten stories. “Tonight, my dears,” she began, “we will read the story of a great leader of our people who lived hundreds of years ago.

“Majara was born of a noble family, but at his birth his people were in slavery. During those days our forefathers lived far to the north of our present country. Then they did not have the great power we now have under our great King…” The girls settled themselves to listen to the story that was never to be finished. It was here that Oujida’s men found them.

Without one false move the hawk struck in the night and the whole school was at once thrown into confusion. The gates were opened by the spy, and the guards - before they realized an enemy was upon them - died quietly at their posts. Oujida’s men quickly surrounded the palace and, led by the spy, sought out the most prominent women. The daughters of the greatest families of Lydia did not succumb without a struggle. Damala, daughter of one of Croesus’ noble generals, dispatched her first assailant with a dagger and died with a lance through her soft young throat. Another girl leaped from a balcony rather than be taken.

The group in Elia’s bedchamber were given no opportunity to escape or harm themselves. They were bound quickly and with several others, some fifteen in all, hurried to the waiting horses.

Like the sacks of gold and jewels which had been hastily collected, the women were bound to the backs of horses brought for the purpose, then the raiders departed as quickly as they had come, leaving destruction and turmoil behind them. The pace was hard going with the added weight. And at the end of the third day Oujida realized that he would have to stop and fight the band of Lydians who had overtaken them. He realized that the pursuers would not dare attack, for fear of causing death to some of the prisoners. So he stopped, pitched camp, and sent an emissary to parley with them while he sent others on to Uhjltd to advise him of the situation. He then ordered Elia brought to his tent and sought to bargain with her to write an order for the Lydians to turn back.

“My dear Princess,” he began, “Our situation is most embarrassing and I find it necessary to have you write a little note for me. Here is a tablet. Kindly inform your loyal subjects that your pretty head will hang on the front of my tent before dark if they do not turn back at once.”

“Dog!” she answered, “I will see your cursed hide picked by the vultures before I will aid you.”

Oujida’s laugh was not pleasant. He rose slowly and started toward her. “I’ll see if I cannot twist a little of that spirit out of you,” he said.

Elia turned to flee and fell heavily over a pile of accoutrements that lay near the door. Before Oujida could reach her the frantic girl snatched a dagger from the trappings and buried it in her breast.

Realizing that he had lost his best hostage, Oujida turned to strategy. He notified the Lydians that he would return Croesus’ daughter in the morning, provided they would withdraw, and proved his good faith by sending with the messenger Elia’s companion Ilya and the instructress, who were only too willing to plead for her.

Fearing the anger of their King, the Lydians withdrew and waited for the coming of dawn. Oujida himself remained in camp, keeping the fires burning while he sent his men on with the loot and other prisoners. Several hours before dawn he tied Elia’s dead body on a horse and drove it toward the Lydian camp, then set off quickly after his followers.

When Oujida reached the central camp where Uhjltd waited, he ordered a large part of the captured gold and the women sent to the leader. During the afternoon Uhjltd called the men of the tribes together. All wondered what attitude the leader would take and were perplexed by his silence. As soon as they were gathered, Uhjltd rose and addressed the assembly.

“Men, the peace and happiness of our people are endangered. The Lydians are now organizing an army to attack our tribes. Such a war would mean bloodshed and the destruction of all we have builded in the past few years. Now is the time for us to prove that we have a deeper kind of bravery than that which might drive us to attack our unsuspecting neighbors. Now is the time for us to dare to do what we know to be right.

“There must be no war. We must go to the Lydians with terms of peace. As your leader I cannot ask you to do that in which I will not lead you. Here is the gold which was sent me. I will have none of it. The women I will protect in my own tents. Already I have sent messengers to notify the Lydians that both their gold and the women will be returned. At dawn I leave to carry terms of peace directly to King Croesus and beg forgiveness for the crime which he and his people have suffered at our hands.”

His voice softened, and in a milder tone he continued, “Into your hands Oujida I commit the government of our people until I return. See that you serve them well. While I live and guide you there will be no war. Dismiss.”

When Uhjltd returned to his tents there was great confusion and stir. “Why can’t I go with you,” Aika cried.

“No, that is impossible, lad. You must stay here to care for my household while I am away,” Uhjltd answered.

“But Uhjltd,” cried the boy, “What am I to do with all these women?”

“Have I not told you before, Aika, to look for the importance in every job, every responsibility? Do you not see that by caring for and protecting the daughters of the greatest men of Lydia you will be rendering a great service?” Uhjltd reminded him gently.

“But Uhjltd,” the lad began - then stopped, smiled, and dashed off to prepare his brother’s horse.

The boy spent a restless night dreaming of hundreds of women. In the morning Uhjltd departed shortly after morning prayer. The people watched him go, the old men shaking their heads sadly.

A few days later a lone plainsman approached a small oasis outside the gates of an outlying Lydian fort, and at a well beneath three palm trees sought a drink of water from a girl who sat nearby. After the Lydians had been tricked by Oujida they had come to this fort, awaiting the arrival of the army which has gathering to attack the nomad tribes.

Ilya and the instructress had come with them. The girl still mourned the fate of her companions and was bitter over Elia’s death. Almost daily she sought the quiet of the oasis away from the heat and dullness of the fort. It was she who looked up at this plainsman as he approached.

“May I disturb you, maiden, for a drink from your well?” he asked, as he drew his horse up near the trees.

“It is little matter to me whether you drink or no,” she answered. “It does not belong to me.”

After quenching his thirst, Uhjltd looked more closely at the girl and finally decided to question her. “I have come a long way through the desert,” he said. “Can you tell me if an army of Lydians have passed this way during the past few days?’

“You are quite frank about what you wish to know, aren’t you?” she scoffed.

“Why should I not be?” he replied. “My people desire peace with the Lydians and I have come to bring terms that will satisfy them.”

A vague sense of uneasiness began to come over Uhjltd. Never had a meeting with a woman so affected him. Perhaps it was the indifference, or the utter lack of fear, even indeed the beauty which was different from that of the usual woman of the desert.

“Are you not afraid I will call for help and have you taken?” she asked.

“Your voice would not carry to the fort,” he replied lightly, “And besides my horse is very fast.”

“Ah! Such bravery,” she mocked.

“Uhjltd smiled and dropped lightly down beside her. The girl laughed and rose. “I must be going” she said. “Shall I notify the commander of your arrival?”

“If you do,” he answered, “I cannot meet you here at this time tomorrow.”

The following day Uhjltd was waiting near the well when Ilya arrived.

“Did you inform the commander?” he asked.

“Yes,” she scoffed, “But he told me that he did not have time to chase wandering ‘schanclers’ (desert rats).”

“You should assure your commander that I am worthy of being chased,” he answered.

“Tell me,” she began earnestly, “Have you heard any word of some girls who were captured from Cartha in Lydia by some desert tribes of the south. I could not rest until I had asked you.”

“Had you asked me yesterday you would have saved yourself a trip,” Uhjltd answered, “but I am glad you did not, for this pleasure of seeing you would have been denied me. I have seen the girls you speak of and they are safe. In fact, they were brought to me after the raid. I am the leader of the tribes you speak of. People call me Uhjltd.”

“Why did you not have mercy and kill them as you did Elia?” the girl cried. “Dogs, how could you be so cruel?”

“You do not understand,” Uhjltd interrupted her, “both the girls and the gold are to be returned to your people.” In detail then he told her of the raid and its results, together with his plans for peace. When he had finished the girl was silent. Revenge still burned in her heart. She saw only one face, that of Elia as she had been returned to the Lydian camp. Quickly, plans formed in her mind.

“Perhaps I can help you,” she said, and Uhjltd - lost in the whirl of the totally new emotion which had suddenly come over him - failed to notice the cold gleam in her eyes and the slight twitch of the small mouth. “Tomorrow I will bring you food and water, and I will learn the plans of the army which is approaching, that you may meet them,” she continued.

“If you will return again,” he said, “I will be waiting for you.”

The following day Ilya brought food and water and forced herself to talk with Uhjltd, drawing his attention more and more to her, so that the three men whom the commander had ordered to capture Uhjltd might approach unseen. The nomad leader suspected nothing until his horse warned him with a shrill neigh. Before he could escape the men were upon him. He surrendered without fighting.

“We shall see what other information you have for the commander,” Ilya laughed cuttingly.

When brought before the leader of the fort, Uhjltd told his story simply, demanding that messengers be sent to Croesus’ generals carrying his proposals. The commander was not entirely sure of just what he should do regarding Uhjltd, as many stories of his peaceful work and friendly attitude had come to him. Finally he ordered him taken to the tower and there chained hand and foot to await the return of messengers sent to the approaching army. For several days the captive was left to himself. Only bread and water were furnished him twice each day.

In the meantime the messengers sent out by the commander of the fort were captured by Oujida and a small band of his followers. On learning of Uhjltd’s capture he determined to make himself permanent leader of the tribes. The Lydian messengers were promptly run through with a lance and left dying on the desert. He sent one of his men ahead to announce Uhjltd’s death and warn the people of the Lydian attack. Before the tribes could gather, however, the Lydians struck, killing many and scattering the rest in the desert. It was months before the tribesmen collected again, and then to wrangle over the selection of a new leader and finally break up into factions.

No news came of the death of the messengers and Uhjltd waited in solitary confinement. He faced the situation without protest and spent much of his time in prayer and meditation. One night as he prayed for the opportunity to carry on his work, a light shone in his cell and he heard a quiet voice. “Your prayers have been heard, O Uhjltd! Prepare thyself for the valley of the shadows.” After that he was even quieter, and when Ilya came to goad him into telling her more of the young girls who had been captured he answered her softly, “I have never sought to harm your people. The words I spoke to you at the well were true.”

More and more often she came to talk with him, at times bringing the instructress. Gradually they came to have faith in Uhjltd and in his plans for bringing peace to the desert. Remorse began to eat at Ilya’s heart and she finally decided to aid in Uhjltd’s escape. Their continued interest aroused the suspicion of the guards, and on the night before the attempt was made, as Ilya came to Uhjltd’s cell to tell him of their final arrangements she was followed by a guard who slipped to the door to listen.

“Be quiet, Uhjltd,” she whispered. “Here is the key to your chains. At dawn, Irenan has arranged to have a horse at the north gate. Forgive me. Farewell.”

“You are kind, Ilya,” he answered. “Is there no danger for you? Come with me. I will take you safely back to your people.”

“I would only hinder you,” she answered. “They suspect nothing. I must go now.”

When a few minutes later a cry arose in the courtyard below, Uhjltd suspected discovery. Unfastening his chains he leaped to the window and began climbing down the tower wall, just as guards with lighted torches rushed into the cell. A general alarm went up at once and a hunt for the escaped prisoner ensued. Uhjltd reached the outer wall and ran off through the shadows into the desert.

A party ordered out to search for him passed within a few yards of where he lay covered in the sand. Toward dawn Uhjltd began to whistle for his horse, which he knew had not strayed far from the fort. Just as the first rays of the sun began to light the sky he was rewarded by the approach of the great gray. A few minutes later he set off toward his own country.

The infuriated commander of the fort ordered Ilya and Irenan brought before him. “You have betrayed your people,” he cried. “While I cannot condemn you to death under our laws, there is nothing to prevent me from driving you into the desert afoot. You will be supplied with two days’ rations and water. You leave at once.”

Ilya’s threats and pleas were no avail, and as the sun reached high noon the two were brutally cast from the walls with only a scanty supply of food and water. In the fall Irenan’s leg was severely injured and Ilya was forced to almost carry her. Nothing but death awaited them.

At the end of the first day Uhjltd began to tire. Without food and water, and weakened by his long confinement, he lay down to rest on the sands. Again and again his prayers went up to the Great One to strengthen him for the work to be done. That night he dreamed of the two women who had helped him, and in his dream saw them suffering on the desert. With the coming of day he was torn between his desire to turn back and the knowledge that, weakened as he was, it would probably mean certain death. Finally he turned back toward the fort.

Toward evening he met them, barely dragging themselves along through the sands. With Irenan on the horse, and he and Ilya walking, the three set off into the desert, beginning a terrible struggle against the elements. The heat, the sand, burned and scorched them until only three living skeletons struggled on, driven by the indomitable will of the man who stopped often to pray, and looked always toward the distant blur which marked the low foothills in the distance. During the afternoon of the following day the horse collapsed, falling under the weight of the two women.

“Uhjltd, save yourself,” Ilya whispered feebly. “We cannot go on.” She pointed to the teacher, “Irenan has no strength. I will stay with her. Go on without us.”

“It is only a little further, Ilya,” he answered. I will carry Irenan. Come, we MUST go on! The Great One will hear our pleas and answer them!”

After three long, weary days the three reached the foothills. Uhjltd placed the women in a small cave where they would be protected from the heat of the sun, and then set out to find food and water. After struggling through an increasingly rocky country for several hours, he took heart as he discovered two eagles circling about their nest some distance up on a cliff wall.

Slowly, inch by inch, he worked his way upward and then, when almost successful, slipped and fell some thirty feet to a ledge below. With the impact on the rocks there was a sickening crash as the bones in his left arm broke. Uhjltd fainted and lay as one dead. Gradually returning to his senses, his first thought was of the women who were starving in the cave. He struggled to rise but could not. Again his plea went up to the heavens.

“O Mighty One, hear the cry of thy son in distress! Give me strength, O Great One, to save those of thy children whom I have led here into the desert to perish!” It was not long after this that Uhjltd again tried to drag himself back toward the cave. At the very base of the cliff on which the eagle’s nest was built, he found the dead body of a desert hare. With this he continued on his tortuous way. Many times he stopped to pray, and after each time again stumbled and finally crawled on. As Uhjltd drew near the cave he heard a feeble but welcome cry.

“Oh Uhjltd, I was so afraid you would not return! What happened? Where have you been? Come quickly, we have found water!” cried Ilya.

“Illya,” whispered Uhjltd, “The Great One has answered our prayers! We have food and water, and we shall live! Let us offer our thanks!” There in front of the little cave they offered a prayer of thanksgiving.

“O Gracious Creator of all things, we give thanks for Thy goodness! We do praise Thee for Thy Infinite care of Thy children who seek Thy Face! Strengthen us as we seek to carry on Thy work in whatever way Thou wouldst have us serve Thee! Increase in us, we pray, the faith in Thy ever present care and protection!”

Uhjltd’s voice changed suddenly, as he cried, “Look, Ilya!”

Like a mirage before them was a gray array of white tents. The pure whiteness was offset by the green of palm trees and wide expanses of land under cultivation.

“It is our city of the plains,” Uhjltd cried. “Here we shall teach the truths of the Great One. Ilya, my arm no longer pains me. Straighten it.”

“Uhjltd, you mean…” she began. But he interrupted her.

“I mean, Ilya, that as I have told you many times, He does not will that any should suffer. Through Him my arm is made well.”

Ilya took hold of the broken arm and straightened it. Uhjltd now turned toward the cave. On his face was the look of one inspired by the presence of God.

“Irenan! Irenan!” he called, “In the name of the Great Father, arise and walk!”

There was an answering cry, and slowly, very slowly, Irenan came from the cave walking as if in a dream. She collapsed sobbing at Uhjltd’s feet. Tears of joy ran down her face, and Ilya knelt and lifted her as Uhjltd raised his face to heaven to praise the power of the great Creator.

During the following days the three began to grow stronger. The proximity of the eagles and the hare spoke of wild life and food. Only a short distance away they discovered a small oasis, at the edge of the desert, fed by a mountain stream. On the fourth day Uhjltd discovered the buried remains and stores of a lost caravan. With the supplies and implements, the three were able to improve the cave and live more comfortably.

Weeks passed, and finally a small caravan was sighted. The merchant in charge was surprised and dismayed at finding the three. His caravan had wandered off the beaten path; his stores were low, and one of the men, a servant, had developed what he believed to be the plague.

After telling Uhjltd of the Lydian attack on the nomad tribes, he camped in the desert near the oasis for the night.

Afraid that the three would wish to go with him, he ordered his men to make ready to depart during the night. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he left the sick servant, whom Uhjltd found the following morning when he came to ask the merchant for supplies. Through kindness and care the man was soon restored to health. Fresh water and food cleared up the supposed plague. Gratefully, he became Uhjltd’s faithful slave and soon was able to set off to the caravan route to seek help and supplies.

Days passed, and the servant finally returned with supplies and some friends, who brought one to be healed by Uhjltd. The simple faith moved Uhjltd to help the man when he was brought before him. “O Father, may Thy Spirit heal this Thy child who seeks Thy aid through me!” The man fell in a faint at Uhjltd’s feet. When he was revived he was well.

News of this incident spread, and many caravans began to pass near the oasis and the cave. Some came only to watch that which was being carried on. Others remained to study and work under Uhjltd’s guidance. Most of the people who came to stay were outcasts, poor and sick, discouraged in body and mind. Uhjltd put them all to work.

The mountain stream was turned into the desert and used to irrigate land which was cultivated. Orderly rows of tents were set up, and the little colony began to take on the aspect of a busy little city. Morning and evening prayers were held, and Uhjltd propounded simple truths by which the people guided their activities.

All was peaceful and quiet. Caravan after caravan passed that way, bringing an ever increasing stream of men and women seeking happiness. The city in the plains grew and prospered, and tales of the wonderful things that transpired there were carried throughout the adjoining countries.

One day, just as the people gathered for evening prayer, a caravan larger and richer than those which usually passed that way approached, and the leader came forward to the oasis. Uhjltd was speaking to the people, and the merchant stopped to listen on the outskirts of the crowd. The clear voice carried well in the quiet of the evening. On every face was an expression of reverence and silent awe.

“Children of the Most High, look about you upon the work of Thy Father. Has He not satisfied thy every need? Not only given you the necessities of life and substance for the physical body, but peace in mind and soul? It is not the will of the Creator that any of His children should suffer. We suffer only when we seek our own selfish desires and fail to listen to the guidance of the inner voice, which you have learned to hear.

“You came out of a world of misery and suffering, a world in which men fight for gold and power. You did not dare to do right. You were afraid, cursed by the greatest of man’s enemies, the fear inwardly to stand for that which he innately feels is good. Here you are not afraid. You dare to do that which is right. You have no fear of death through disease, starvation, and other sufferings of the physical. Here you have come to know that you CAN build within yourself that understanding of the indwelling of the Great Creative Force which will supply all needs, and bring a peace beyond any understanding of the physical mind.

“The awakening of that force within can bring healing in body and mind. It has brought that to you. As you first came to begin to study these laws, you wondered at the need of constant meditation and prayer. Know ye not that it is your will which must be directed to this awakening? Long have the desires of the flesh called to you. Your mind has been turned so long toward the material life that you WILL so to live.

“Through constant meditation upon that which is pure and holy, you can awaken the divine spark and come to know yourself as a son of the Most High. It is your privilege, your right, to seek the peace and true happiness which this closeness with the Creator brings to your mind and soul. Work! Serve your fellow man; for in kindness, in humbleness, in purity of thought and deed, you may build an understanding of the Force which ever seeks to lift you from your own destruction. Let us work together, cooperating one with another in striving toward the goal, the full realization of the Creator within.”

The man on the outskirts of the crowd was deeply impressed. He turned rather reluctantly to go, but as he moved off a hand fell on his shoulder. “Can we help you?” Uhjltd asked.

“I only stopped to ask the way to Jular,” the man answered abstractedly. Uhjltd pointed to the north and east without speaking. The man continued, “You seem to have a spell over these poor devils. Some of the fantastic stories I have been hearing seem a little more real. What can you do,” he added lightly, “for a sinner who is weighted down with gold?”

“Perhaps you are growing weary of your burden. Put it aside and come live here with us, where you will not need it,” Uhjltd answered.

“There is no rest for me,” the man replied, “I must go on.”

“It is not rest, but work that I call you to do.” Uhjltd’s voice was compelling. “Your riches did not prevent the death of your family. Nor have they given you peace since that time. There is happiness and real rest for you in serving and teaching your brothers. I will wait here. Go! Tell your men to depart.”

As Uhjltd spoke, the man’s face changed and he cried, “How did you know? Alright!” He turned quickly and strode off toward his caravan. Uhjltd waited there in the shade of the palm trees. In a few minutes the caravan moved on, leaving a solitary figure standing looking after it. Edssi had come to aid Uhjltd in his work.

The new lieutenant made himself most valuable. His keen mind, trained in the markets of the world, dreamed of a great exploitation of this work. He saw the possibilities of making this city in the plains a center of ever growing importance through its service to mankind. Many were the questions that arose concerning him, but always he kept himself clear of any criticism. He took nothing for himself, lived simply, counseled often with the teacher and spent more and more time in silent meditation. His caravan returned bringing supplies and much needed implements; not luxuries, but tools to cultivate and work the desert soil, and writing materials on which the teachings of the leader might be set down. Again his men went forth, this time carrying messages to men in high position in other countries, and long manuscripts of the leader’s words of wisdom.

The day came when men of many nations arrived in the city of tents, seeking light and understanding. From Greece, India, Egypt, and even far away China, seekers of truth came and sat at the feet of Uhjltd, and then carried with them to their distant lands the teachings of this great leader. Thousands came to be healed, and many were the wondrous cures that were performed in the camp, both by Uhjltd and his students. Life flowed through from this center, living words that warmed the hearts and souls of men, as the sun warmed their bodies.

More and more Edssi took charge of the various activities. It was he who organized the simple courts when the need arose, and the cooperative system which simplified the trade relations of the growing city. The day came when he approached Uhjltd with plans for organizing the representatives who would go out from time to time to other lands. The people were called together and Edssi spoke to them.

“Brothers,” he said, “Daily we are blessed as we are privileged to work and study with our teacher Uhjltd. We live happily, at peace with the world and one another. The Great One does not hide His face from us. As we have been blessed, so we should give unto those who do not have our opportunities. I have spoken with Uhjltd, and with his full cooperation I wish to present this plan.

“Let us organize a school in which all who so desire may study, that they may be able to carry the light to distant lands. We will choose our ablest men and women to be teachers. Uhjltd himself will conduct daily study groups. There will be groups studying healing, meditation, speaking, languages, history, etc., all as a background for the teachings of our leader which have come to mean so much in our hearts.

“We will then go forth to carry them to all men, that the world may learn of the happiness it is missing in failing to pause and seek its Creator. We can no longer live within ourselves. The time has come when we must go forth to teach others through our work, our words, our lives, the truths that we have learned at the feet of this man who walks with God.”

Following this meeting a small group was gathered by Edssi, and with Uhjltd, the plans were laid for the beginning of the school which grew rapidly. Students and teachers of many nations came and went, bearing tidings of the work.

Edssi worked like one inspired. He was here, there, everywhere, never sparing himself, ever urging others to greater efforts.

In all his endeavors Edssi was aided by Irenan, who - having caught a vision of the possibilities in spreading the simple truths being taught - assisted in improving and developing the presentation of the teachings to the emissaries.

It was not long before, in palace and hovel, street and market place around the world over, there was talk of this city of the plains and the simple truths propounded there.

One day Uhjltd received a special messenger from the land of Egypt, and at once called the people together.

“My people,” he began, “the time has come when I must choose a bride. Three days hence the marriage ceremony will be held. Prepare for a period of rejoicing. One comes out of the land of the Sun who predicts that the Great One has chosen this, our humble city, as the center through which a great blessing will come to the world. There is none among us who has been more patient and long-suffering than Ilya. Before you all I do now declare her to be my accepted bride.”

There was great rejoicing among the people, and when at the end of the second day the ancient priest arrived they received him reverently. A great pavilion was constructed near the cave. At the appointed time Uhjltd and Ilya came forth to stand before the priest. The trappings and hangings of the pavilion were most elaborate, the costumes of the leader and his bride were very simple.

The garment worn by the priest was light green trimmed in gold and silver. Elaborate embroidery work of signs and symbols covered it, an enormous cape of snowy white, fastened at the neck, spread in all directions. The curious headdress worn by the priest was covered with small figures cut from gold and silver, clustered about one large white diamond. All the people became silent as he raised his hand and began to speak.

“Children of the desert, you are blessed of all people. You are privileged to sit at the feet of your leader Uhjltd and listen to the truths which he explains to you, and you can then work with Edssi in spreading these truths unto all people. Even in far away Egypt I have heard stories of your work.

“You have done your work well, Edssi - and you, Irenan. Be not weary in well doing. Carry on. The time has come when Uhjltd, your leader must take a bride. He has chosen one who has worked long and faithfully. I now unite these two, and proclaim that you shall call this day blessed, for you are to prepare for the coming of a great world teacher. Unto this man and woman there shall be born a son whose name shall be called Zend. The Great One has heard your pleas. This work will go on, and men will be wiser and nearer their ultimate goal because of the work which you have done. The way has been opened. May His blessings rest upon you all.

(Prepared & distributed August 1935 by the Ass’n for R. & E. Inc., Va. Beach, Va. A sequel to Uhjltd will soon appear entitled ZEND, father of the first Zoroaster and founder of the Zend Avesta.) [GD’s note: The sequel was never prepared, until the A.R.E. Journal article 10/67 by L. W. Robinson, THE BEGINNING OF ZOROASTRAINISM.)

R3. 1/24/39 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Tuesday

Flushing, L.I., N.Y.

My dear Mr. Cayce

Am enclosing this with my cousin [1816]‘s request, for a Life Reading. Know that she will be benefitted - for she has many problems - in which guidance - at this time seems necessary.

My friend, Mr. [1821] from …, is also having a reading - and I’m making that possible. He needs guidance and help at this time.

[1771] and I enjoyed meeting Hugh Lynn again. He had dinner with us a week or so ago. I went over my Readings. He suggested that I ask you for the data which you have on the teacher “Uhjltd” in the city of the hills & plains.

Could you send me a copy for I learned much from that great teacher.

Remember me to Mrs. Cayce & Miss Davis,

Sincerely, [1770]

R4. 1/26/39 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear Mrs. [1770]:

Thank you for yours of the 24th with letter from your cousin Mrs. [1816] about her Life Reading - am writing her at …, Mass. for if she leave you tomorrow as she suggests she would not get the letter there. Thank you very much for speaking to others haven’t heard from Mr. [1821] but am sure will.

Glad you and [1771] saw Hugh Lynn - he came home yesterday - quite sick with a cold is abed today - quite put out but glad he is home where his Mother can look after him.

Sending you a copy of the Persian data [See Par. R2 above] - will be interesting to see if there is the least - that resounds to something with in your self will be anxious to know.

All here send love and regards to you and [1771].

Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce

R5. 2/9/39 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Thursday

My dear Mr. Cayce:-

Thank you so much for the Persian data - of Uhjltd - what a fascinating story - and what a sermon lies in its pages! Shall read it over often - for I need the great truths which it teaches - that is, I need to APPLY those truths.

My cousin Mrs. [1816] is looking forward to her reading on Feb. 10th and Mr. [1621] writes that he has an appointment for Feb. 14th. Many of his questions seem to me to be in the Mental or Emotional realm, but sincerely feel that he will be guided in the right way - the way which will teach him to help himself. Some day, some time, I hope to have a joint reading (Mr. [1821] & myself) it’s difficult for me to believe, that he was the BROTHER in the Palestine epoch. Our friendship is of four years standing - very little of joy and happiness during that period - but through all the grief and heart ache - I know - that I personally have gained spiritually - and I’m sure he has too.

We had hoped to have Hugh Lynn out for dinner one night this week - but believe he has gone back to you and the peace and quiet of Virginia Beach. Tell him [1771] will meet him in the city - if the journey to Flushing seems too long. She has started osteopathic treatments with Dr. Dobbins and feels that he will be of great help. Dr. Dobbins reduced his regular price to fit her pocket book - which is most helpful and kind.

Am dining with Mrs. [1468] this evening so, if your ears should burn - just blame it on us.

Peace has come to my soul - and the daily reading of the messages is unfolding hidden truths.

Remember us both to your dear family - and to your own dear self,

Sincerely, [1770]

R6. 2/11/39 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear Mrs. [1770]:

Good to hear from you again - so glad you are finding the data [UHJLTD] interesting. Of course it would be to me personally as it appears that is one of the sources of my supply at the present and “Miss Garrett’s [Eileen Garrett’s] guide insists it is the greatest - as he Uvarna [Uvani] was a Persian also.” [See 507-1 and 507-2]

Do hope the information for Mrs. [1816] is helpful as I gather from what the others told me, she is one of those who may never stop - but be going doing all the time would she be happy at all. Will be anxious to have her comment, and yours.

Looking forward to the information for Mr. [1821] - hope that too will be helpful. But do have some marvelous reports - at times feel so very small - know tho it is not of myself - just hope can so live as to be counted worthy, to try and help.

Hugh Lynn is here as you know - this is Scout week and they just seem not to be able to do without him - the boys here are very fond of him - appreciate your interest in him and asking him out am sure you will be hearing from him when he gets back Sunday night any way after his broadcast Monday night.

I feel Dr. Dobbins is fine, and certainly hope [1771] gets the results, am sure she will.

Ah - of course you know you find my soft spot when you speak of Miss [1468] - please tell her haven’t heard from her lately - she is a lovely person - and has a great work to do am sure.

Thank you - to be of some help or the channel for same is my desire and purpose if I know any thing.

Love and regards from all.

Sincerely, Edgar Cayce

R7. 2/19/39 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

Sunday Afternoon - Flushing, L.I., New York

My dear Mr. Cayce:

Received your letters from my cousin Mrs. [1816] - and Mr. [1821]. Mrs. [1816] realizes that she must STUDY the “Readings” before its real meaning will be unfolded to her - but I know that she has more of a feeling of peace & less of a restless feeling from your advice given. “To definitely continue in the Insurance business - and to keep her home as long as it is a place for self and others.” She felt, that the time given as 11 to 11.30 gave little time to answering the questions. Personally I feel that “PERSONAL Life Readings” are on the whole more satisfactory. I plan to visit her - around March first - and hope that I can assist her in her interpretation of the Reading - and the assistance & help contained there in.

Mr. [1821] writes, quote “I was a bit disappointed, that nothing was said about my present work - or that selling was one outlet for my talent or latent ability. I thought of all my questions he’d surely answer that one but he did not.” end quote.

Mr. [1821] sent the reading to me and I can see that he feels deeply about that particular answer to question #1 - or to questions about his present work, which may not have been answered.

He has worked diligently for the past two years - and has been unable to make any headway. He owes for debts which piled up during the past years - and I know that AT LAST, he is CONSCIENTIOUSLY trying to earn enough to pay back those obligations - but it is difficult for him to earn enough to keep body & soul fed and housed. At the moment he owes a large deficit to the lady [[1921]?] from whom he has rented a room - during the past two years. That is a constant worry to him - for he cannot understand why - when he works so earnestly and conscientiously - he receives so little in return.

He has no one to turn to for financial aid - and he shouldn’t seek that - for it has been one of his weaknesses in the past.

If you can assist him [1821] in any way - by directing him to contacts which will assist him to help himself - I know that he will be most grateful.

He is one entity who is making “soul growth” in this incarnation - and if we can help - and not weaken him - I know our endeavors in that direction will bear fruit.

When you wrote, “The shield is the calicle, with roses and a vine on either side, as a circle about same,” were you seeing

or speaking of some coat of arms, which may have been his - in the past?

There is so much which is revealing in the Reading - if one has eyes to see - and on my visit to … I shall try to interpret it for him.

In the meantime I know he will appreciate meeting your friend Mr. [256], who is connected with the … School, - and any other contacts which will assist him - to aid himself financially. He’s almost starved at times, during the last few months [1771] & I had dinner with Hugh Lynn on Friday last - and & he was most helpful - in the reading of her Life Reading. The poor child is being STRETCHED - and results in proper circulation will benefit her I’m sure.

Are you planning another visit to N.Y.? If so, please advise me - as to the exact date - I don’t want to be visiting in … or … - at that time.

Our best to Mrs. Cayce & yourself.

Sincerely, [1770]

R8. 2/22/39 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear Mrs. [1770]:

Thanks for yours of the 19th - and for the reports from your friends, we can easily see how and why I so wish every one might be present when the reading is given. Will be very glad to try and help explain to Mrs. [1821] or Mrs. [1816] as best can think tho would be best would you have Hugh Lynn write or Mr. [1821] and Mr. [1816] also an interpretation of the reading - he (H. L.) having made a special study of the Life reading - I feel is really better qualified than I to do this, please understand I am not trying to pass the buck - for possibly am too easily persuaded to give my view on the data given.

Just hope we may tho have been of help in each case, for that is my whole desire in the matter, and surely have [no] axe to grind or any pet theory to present.

Thanking you for every thing - and let us hear when ever you have the chance, your letters all ways spur me on

With all good wishes and regards from all

Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce

R9. 2/24/39 [1770]‘s letter to EC:

My dear Mr. Cayce:-

Our correspondence is quite volumious - but I am anxious to spread your “good works,” among those whom I contact.

Would you advise Miss Davis - when sending out the monthly bulletins - not to send the SAME literature to [1771] - as is sent to me? We live together - and if there are any BACK bulletins which you can spare - she could slip them in each month, for ONE of US, and send the regular monthly bulletin to the other.

Hugh Lynn spoke of the Feb. bulletin being on Epilepsy - [2/39 Article based on Cases [561], [1625], [1653]] where our bulletins arrived was disappointed - in receiving the Nov. & Dec. 1938 bulletins - & none for this current month of February. When I saw Hugh Lynn on Tuesday - of this week I spoke to him about it, and he gave me a copy - which he had with him. I have a cousin in Germany - who has been afflicted with Epilepsy for years - do you feel that you could assist him by giving him a Physical Reading?

Hugh Lynn went over Mr. [1821]‘s reading with me - and I know that wonderful helpful suggestions are in it for him. Already his outlook on life is changed & his spirit) raised to a higher degree. Shall visit Mrs. [1816] March 6th.

Please excuse the note paper - the only available paper on hand.

Would you ask Miss Davis to send me quite a few copies of, “A MAN AND HIS WORK [11/38 See booklet under 254-98, Par. R4], the little green or blue pamphlet - am introducing your wonders to those I meet - and thereby spreading the wonders of God.

I would also like the printed booklet on “Affirmations” [6/36 Based on affirmations for 1st 12 lessons in A SEARCH FOR GOD, and the early [281] series.] & “The Last Supper” [6/38 by Jennie Moore, based on 5749-1.] the mimeograph Booklets which you can spare. I have the Case Studies on Appendicitis, Arthritis & also THE PERSIAN HISTORY on UHJLTD.

I note that back issues of Bulletins are available - & I would like the one on each subject mentioned.

“Reincarnation, Spiritual Healing, Your Psychic Powers, Extracts from Lectures by Edgar Cayce, etc.”

Am enclosing $1.00 - which I believe ought to cover the same & postage.

Yours is a great work - and I love nothing better than in spreading your gifts to the world.

Mrs. Nancy Lansdale, the lady whose gift of seeing our Archetypes is so anxious to visit you & have a reading. Was with her last evening & she thrilled - as she read my Readings.

R10. 2/27/39 EC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear Mrs. [1770]:

Thanks for yours of the 24th - thank you for wishing to pass the word along, just hope and pray that I may be the channel of help to many - do hope you and Miss [1771] are planning to be at the Congress this year - believe you will enjoy it - it is the 17-18-19-20 and 21st of June, but no doubt you have hear Hugh Lynn speak of same. Think it was the special paper that was on Ep- [Epilepsy] as to whether we could be of help or not - hard to say - of course there has been many and varied experiences with this dreaded disturbance - for that is what it is and don’t think it is a disease at all, but where ever it has given this will cure - certainly have been excellent results.

Glad you had H. L. go over Mr. [1821]‘s reading with you - am sure it will help. Had nice letter from Mrs. [1816] today - think she has better outlook already. Accredit it to what ever she will or may.

Sending the data under separate cover - if you don’t find all you wish here let me know and will see what can be done about it.

Hope to have a period for and with Miss Lansdale - she has a real work - and not many will understand it for a time as yet

is my feeling in the matter.

Thanking you again for every thing - and with love and regards from all to you and […].

Sincerely, [signed] Edgar Cayce

Blessings on you and your loved ones.

Sincerely, [1770]

R11. GD’s note: Mrs. [1770] later gave us a print of her archetype by Nancy Lansdale. See large color print of [1770]‘s archetype, as well as Edgar Cayce (294-204) and Hugh Lynn Cayce’s, in A.R.E. Library reference book of Edgar Cayce’s readings on Aura Charts.

R12. 5/5/39 Mrs. [1770] wrote requesting an appointment for a Life Reading for Mrs. [1921], also a Ck. Life for herself. See 1770-3.

R13. 5/5/39 HLC’s letter to [1770]:

Dear Mrs. [1770]:

Under separate cover I am mailing you the copies of the Congress Program which you requested. These are now being mailed in all Bulletins which are under preparation now.

We are holding all the meetings at the Warner this year and expect a nice crowd there. Their rates are generally seven and eight. They are letting us have the rate of five per day with two in room, private bath, three meals. This is an ocean front hotel and one of the best at Virginia Beach. The people who operate the hotel have had readings.

I have made tentative arrangements for you for one room for yourself and a friend. With one in a room it is six per day. If you wish more accommodations in the same hotel for friends let me know and also advise me of the time of your arrival. The rate can be thirty per week if you stay a week’s time. (per person)

More moderate accommodations can be secured in cottages at the beach for as low as 17.50 per week but this is not ocean front nor hotel service, or private bath.

We are looking forward to seeing you and I believe you are going to enjoy the Congress. We are going to have some interesting people, - besides ourselves.

Regards and thanks again to [1771].

Sincerely, [signed] Hugh Lynn

R14. 8/46 Report by Miss Mary Ann Woodward in re 1770-2, Par. 12, etc.:

This party reports she has never worn the ruby as they are too expensive. She has worn a bloodstone but at the moment the ring has to be repaired so it has not been worn for some time. While she did wear the bloodstone she noticed no particular effect. Was not aware of any vibrations.

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B1. The previous day she was present for her Physical Reading, 1770-1.

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Summary

A life reading for a 49-year-old widow and former concert singer, covering her past lives, astrological and numerological influences, spiritual mission of unity, and guidance on service, relationships, and future activities.

Conditions: epilepsy

People: Mrs. [1468], Mr. [1821], Ariel Taylor, Nancy Lansdale, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Mrs. [1816], Mr. [1621], Mrs. [1921], Miss [1771]

Places: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York City, Virginia Beach, Galilee, Persia, Egypt, Flushing

Concepts: past-life in Palestine, past-life in Egypt, past-life in early America, astrological influences, Numerology, soul purpose, unity of God, karmic relationships

Referenced readings: 1770-1, 1770-3, 1771-2, 2072-10, 294-142, 294-146, 507-1, 507-2, 5749-1, 254-98

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), Soul, Prayer, Purpose, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Incarnation, Egypt, Persia, Ra Ta, Healing, Vibration, Dreams, Meditation, Book of Job, Creative Forces, Gladys Davis, Temple of Solomon, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Astrology, Gertrude Cayce

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 1770-2, ReadingID 8024.

The Cayce Readings

Reading 1770-2

TEXT OF READING 1770-2 F 49 (Widow, Former Concert Singer,

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