Reading 254-101

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Date: 6/28/1938 Sex: M ReadingID: 1239

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 28th day of June, 1938, in accordance with request made by those present.

[Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. H. L. Cayce. Those from out of town who received individual messages as their names were called: Florence E. Campbell, Louise B. Chisholm, Chas. W. Dillman, Gladys Dillman, Regina Dunn, Alice M. Eddy, Edna B. Harrell, Irene Harrison, Anna E. Hendley, Gladys Frey Jenkins, Thos. M. Jenkins, Maud M. Lewis, Jane Worth Lowery, Lillian E. McLaughlin, Mary A. Miller, Jennie Moore, Geo. J. Ross, Grace Hurdle Ross, Leslie L. Savage, Henry S. W. Hardwicke. Also the following from Norfolk and vicinity: Burt Davis, Evelyn and Anne Gimbert, Mara Edmonstone, Grace and George Ross, Ruth Denney, Margaret Coleman, Emily Connock, Ruth Holland, Jane Williams, Margaret Wilkins, Helen Wheeler, Marsden Godfrey, Margaret Lee Smith, Helen K. Vincent, Frances Vincent, Lillian Barclay, Abbie Kemp, Minnie Barrett, Malcolm Allen, Edgar Evans Cayce, Noah Miller, Hannah Miller, Frances Y. Morrow, Ruth LeNoir, Helen Ellington, Esther Wynne, Edith and Florence Edmonds and S. B. Tatum.]

Time of Reading 4:00 to 4:55 P. M.

1. GC: You will have before you the work of the Ass’n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., in studying and presenting the psychic work of Edgar Cayce. You will present at this time that which will be helpful to those assembled here [for the Seventh Annual Congress] in better understanding and carrying forward this work during the coming year. You will also give a special message to each of those assembled here from distant points, as I call their names:

2. EC: Yes, we have the work of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, with its ideals, its purposes that are set forth in its relationships to others. Also we have those gathered here, and that as may be accomplished in the coming year.

3. As has been so oft indicated for all, first know in what and in Whom you have believed. When you say you believe this or that, know Who is the author, Who is the finisher of same.

4. And unless its source is of such a nature that it is in keeping with Him that is the Author of Life itself, reject same! For these must be as the principles of Life itself!

5. But that you have found good, USE - do not abuse.

6. Knowledge, as has been given of old, that has caused man’s uprising and downsitting, is from misapplication of law. Know that thy God IS law; that law is love.

7. Know ye then the law and apply it, but COMPLY in thy own life, in thy OWN application, by doing that yourselves that ye would have thy neighbor do!

8. This makes for that which is in keeping with a fact that has been from the foundations of the earth - God IS! and they that would know Him must believe that He is and may be made manifest in their dealings with their fellow man!

9. Then until ye yourselves, as individuals, may see that ye would worship in thy Creator, in those that would speak evil of thee, those that hate and despitefully use thee, ye have not begun to think!

10. For as the man thinketh in his heart, so is he.

11. Then, if ye would not be condemned, condemn not. If ye would have faith, SHOW faith. If ye would have love, show love.

12. Yea, - ye say, “This I have heard so oft!” Yes, but what have you done about it?

13. Ye must realize, then, that God IS - and thy body is the temple of thy God! Do ye meet Him there?

14. The kingdom of heaven is within. Do ye worship there? Not thyself, but thy God?

15. Hast thou made thy god fame, fortune, or just to be well spoken of?

16. That alone then may ye attain!

17. For when troubles, distresses, heartaches and disappointments come, to whom may ye turn? Not to thyself! for this has been expended in the gratifying of thy desires - if ye have made those things that are temporal thy god!

18. Only when love, patience, perseverance, longsuffering and brotherly love are shown may ye indeed know upon Whom to rely.

19. For of such is the law of creation, of hope, of faith, of patience. And in patience ye possess the knowledge of thy soul. Then how gave He? “AGREE with thine adversary quickly!”

20. In thy activities be ye wise, not in thy own conceit but in the knowledge that thou hast spoken, that thou dost speak oft with thy God in thyself.

21. Then may each of you here, through the coming year, have this - in thy own words - as thy counsel in meditation:

22. GOD, IN THEE DO I PUT MY TRUST! THOU KNOWEST MY HEART, MY MIND, MY PURPOSES, MY DESIRES! MAKE THEM, O GOD, THINE!

MAY I CHOOSE TO DO THAT THOU WOULDST HAVE ME DO. MAY MY PURPOSES AND MY DESIRES BE ONE WITH THINE - FOR I WOULD BE ONE WITH THEE!

AND EVEN AS THOU HAST PROMISED, AS THOU HAST SHOWN US THE PATTERN IN THE MOUNT OF OUR OWN CONSCIOUSNESS, MAY WE WALK WITH THE SON OF LIGHT AND MERCY AND GRACE, EVEN AS SHOWN TO US IN JESUS - THE LOWLY ONE!

AND MAY OUR WILL BE WITH THEE, THAT YE MAY COME AND ABIDE WITH US DAY BY DAY.

NOT MY WILL BUT THINE, O GOD, BE DONE IN ME.

23. If each of you through the coming year will make THAT thy LIFE - not just a saying, not just a profession - ye may add to those purposes of the Association for Research and Enlightenment in such measures that thy vision, thy consciousness, thy awareness will be enlarged; so that thy LIFE, thy experience, will become more worth while.

24. Ready for names.

25. (Q) [1152]: (A) Hold fast, thou, to the faith and light that has shone about thee oft. Be constant in prayer, in service. For as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren, ye do it unto thy Maker.

26. (Q) [1530]: (A) Let not thy heart be troubled. Ye believe in God. Believe also in His purpose with thee. Faint not because others may disagree with thee. Hold to the law of love, and LOVE will hold to thee!

27. (Q) [1100]: (A) Keep the ways before thee open, that the purposes He hath for thee may be broadened in thy life and thy contact with thy fellow man. Be thou EVER alert to the opportunities that lie before thee day by day. For each day is a new creation of opportunities. For whosoever WILL may come and drink of the water of life; for it wells up from within.

28. (Q) [470]: (A) Let thy going in, thy coming out, never be questioned by thy own conscience. Yet know that thou hast a service, a duty to perform. For the idle ever think on their own deeds. Sow not pearls before swine, but let thy yeas by yea and thy nays be nay.

29. (Q) [1391]: (A) Store up in thy heart the more perfect image of that ye would worship in thy God. Know that all of thy fellow men have that image within themselves; that in each there is that image. Seek to magnify that which is good. Forget the shortcomings of those who are weary and heavyladen, by easing their burdens here and there. For the Lord loveth those that love His erring children.

30. (Q) [1610]: (A) In thy purposes, in thy desires to know His ways, look ever within. For there has He promised to meet with thee. And if ye will by thy purpose, by thy desire, but seek Him - He will come and sup with thee. The ways of the Lord are not past finding out. Only to those who seek THEIR way are the paths of the righteous hidden.

31. (Q) [1626]: (A) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul. Make thy purposes, make thy desires then one with Him - and ye will find that the pathway of light and life will open for thee new fields of delight in the Lord. For His yoke is easy, His burden is light. Offences must come, but woe to they by WHOM they come! Then, have no part in that as would offend the least of those ye meet day by day. KEEP thy smile of encouragement to others; for it lightens the heart of many.

32. (Q) [1402]: (A) Let thy light so shine that others seeing thy good work may take hope again. Give that to others oft that is encouraging. Warn those that are in their own conceit of the mighty. Keep the paths of righteousness foremost in thy presenting of the ways of life. For the SEEKER will find. Encourage, then, ALL to seek to know their Maker, their Lord, their God!

33. (Q) [1397]: (A) Hold fast to that which has prompted thee to lighten the burden of the mind and the body of many! For “Inasmuch as ye did it unto the least, ye did it unto me,” will be music, will be joyous to thy heart of hearts in the days that ye stand before Him! For all walk by faith. And as ye create that in the minds and bodies of those ye meet, ye but show the way and sow the seeds that may bring righteousness and life to the many. The Lord loveth the CHEERFUL worker.

34. (Q) [1622]: (A) Thy light hath gone out before the darkness in the lives of many. Keep that light burning in thy own heart. Grow not weary in well doing. Let thy heart open, then, to those things that bespeak the closeness of His walks, His talks with thee. Thy light of love and faith and hope and thought will not lose its reward in Him. For whom He loveth He comforteth, every one. Who IS on the Lord’s side - hold up thy hands to Him!

35. (Q) [1158]: (A) Let the love as He gave in His walks among men guide thee in thy daily walks among thy fellow men. For His promises are sure. His arms are not short as men’s arms or promises. For though the world, though heaven, though the earth may pass away, His promise, His word, His love passeth not away. For the world - yea, the earth - is given into His keeping. Then walk oft in the light of His promise, in the HOPE of His coming!

36. (Q) [1210]: (A) Let not thy heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. For as the Lord directs thy way, so may ye find peace - and contentment. Only when ye seek to have THY way, thy desire, without thought of thy purpose in the earth, do the real disappointments come. For His ways are before thee, and from His face ye CANNOT hide!

37. (Q) [954]: (A) The Lord keep thee, the Lord bless thee, the Lord cause His face to shine upon thee and bring thee peace - in body, in mind! Hold to the light that has and does come to thee, and it will lead thee from the shadows, from the doubts, from the fears. For He loveth EVERY one alike!

38. (Q) [1561]: (A) In the days of thy youth ye gloried in thy strength. In the days now, glory in the strength of the LORD in THEE! and thy purposes and thy desires, if they are kept in the Lord’s way, will bring to thee joy of heart, magnitude of beauty - the love of the Father as shown in the Son! Meditate oft in thy temple, that ye may know what manner of man thou art, and the way ye would go. Stand aside and watch thyself pass by - SEE what direction ye take!

39. (Q) [264]: (A) The law of the Lord is perfect, and it faileth not when ye allow same to be magnified in thee - thy works, thy thoughts, thy deeds! Then hold to the light that is found in the promises of the Christ, “What ye ask in my name, BELIEVING - and doing my will - will be answered in THEE, if thy purposes and thy desires are made wholly one with same.” These are thy promises - not just for others! For until ye have known the Lord thy God as THY God, personally, ye have only heard of truth!

40. (Q) [689]: (A) In the light of the Lord, and LAW, rejoice! Hold to those things that make the heart of hearts glad. For His ways are before thee, and the way ye know! Then, follow in those steps that have been set before thee, for they lead to hope, to life - yea, to glory itself!

41. (Q) [1500]: (A) Let that which has been done in thy body be for a purpose before thee, that ye may GIVE the glory to Him who is the Author of life! For what gaineth the man that has gained the whole world yet has lost hope in his own self? Arouse thee, then, to thy abilities, to thy purposes; and proclaim the glorious day of the Lord! For it is at HAND!

42. (Q) [1401]: (A) Love and mercy and grace and peace are not words to be found in thy spelling book nor in thy Bible alone, but in thy heart and in thy dealings with thy fellow man day by day. If ye would be lovely, show love in thy dealings with others. If ye would find that which is glorious in thy life, make it a purposeful one; not to thine OWN glory but to Him who is the author and the finisher of faith. Not long-facedness, never! Be ye JOYOUS in thy love, in thy service, in thy activities before others.

43. (Q) [1506]: (A) Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil. Keep thy face to the light and the shadows fall far behind. But when troubles and doubts and fears come, and ye trust alone in the deceitfulness of the material things - these may only bring disappointments and fears and heartaches. Walk in the light of God.

44. (Q) [1931]: (A) The way is before thee - thy life, thy heart, thy loves! Make them His purposes - God’s desires, God’s will. For these ways will bring thee understanding, which casts out fear; and these ways are not grievous to those that love the Lord!

45. (Q) Any message for the group as a whole? (A) As given - and to all, this:

Know - KNOW that He hath risen, and Lo, He is with thee always! even unto the end of the world!

Let thy light then so shine that others may take hope. And call oft to the erring one - call oft to those that are fearful. Set their feet and their face towards the light of the hope that is in Christ Jesus - the Savior of the world!

Amen!

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. 1/27/38 EC’s letter to Mr. [779] describes what he and others deem to be the central theme of A.R.E., “to apply all knowledge to the problem of better living.” [See under 779-19 Reports.]

R2. 7/38 Bulletin:

VOL. VII No. 11

B U L L E T I N

ASSOCIATION FOR RESEARCH AND ENLIGHTENMENT, INCORPORATED

Virginia Beach, Virginia

“Man’s search for Truth is his search for God.”

REPORT ON THE CONGRESS [By HLC]

The 1938 Congress of the Association held on June 25, 26, 27 and 28, was in many respects the best of the seven congresses which have been provided for members of the Association. It would be impossible in the space allowed here to give a detailed account of the events. A special Congress Booklet is being prepared which will contain: Extracts from Readings on World Affairs, Two Congress Readings, Two Talks Given by Mr. Edgar Cayce at the Congress Dinner and a brief description of the various Congress meetings. These booklets may be secured from the Secretary of the Publication Department, Mrs. Helen Storey, 2709 Lafayette Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia. The price is fifty cents. Those who have not placed orders for these booklets should do so at once as only a limited number will be made up beyond the actual orders.

Of special interest to the members is the selection of officers and trustees of the Association which took place at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees on the opening day of the Congress.

President: Douglas T. Johnston, New York, N.Y.

Vice-President: Milton W. Harrison, New York, N.Y.

Secretary: Gladys Davis, Virginia Beach, Va.

Treasurer: Edgar Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.

Trustees:

Chairman of the Board: David E. Kahn, New York, N.Y.

Chester Robinson, Boston, Mass. Florence Edmonds, Norfolk, Va.

Douglas T. Johnston, New York, N.Y. Noah Miller, Norfolk, Va. H. H. Jones, Newbern, N.C. T. B. House, Hopkinsville, Ky. Gladys Dillman, Youngstown, Ohio H. E. Poole, Virginia Beach, Va. Harry M. Goetz, New York, N.Y. Milton W. Harrison, N.Y. Leslie Savage, New York, N.Y. David E. Kahn, New York Esther Wynne, Norfolk, Va. Helen Ellington, Norfolk, Va. W. L. Jones, Selma, Ala.

Manager: H. L. Cayce, Virginia Beach, Va.

Action taken by the Board of Trustees especially concerned three departments of the Association: Study Groups, Publications and Library.

Acting upon a recommendation presented by Miss Esther Wynne, Chairman of the Study Group Committee, the Board of Trustees created the Department of Study Groups with a General Group Secretary, Mrs. Hannah Miller, 3217 Verdun Avenue, Norfolk, Va. Miss Wynne will be assisted by a committee selected from the members of the Association interested in group study in preparing the material which may be used in the Association’s group work. Members who are interested in this phase of the Association’s activities should communicate with Mrs. Miller.

The Trustees officially created a Publication Department. Mr. Thomas Sugrue, 18 Windsor Place, Oceanside, L.I., New York, was reelected as Chairman. Mrs. Helen Storey, 2709 Lafayette Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia, was selected as Secretary-Treasurer of this Department. All orders for publications will hereafter be handled through Mrs. Storey.

The next printed matter to be issued through this department will be a small leaflet entitled “A Man - His Work - What It Means To You.” This will be mailed to all members about September 1, and will be given wide distribution.

A series of pamphlets on various phases of the work is planned for the early fall.

Another important step taken by the Trustees was the acceptance of a recommendation from the Manager to create a Library Committee. In view of the extending research activities this is especially significant. The Chairman of this Committee has not been selected but a detailed explanation of the plans for building up the Association’s Library will be presented next month. All members of the Association who have suggestions that will be of help are asked to communicate with the Manager.

The Board of Trustees authorized the Manager to return to a development of a plan which was recommended in readings on the work of the Association several years ago providing for Regional Representatives.

Mrs. Gladys Dillman, a member of the Board, will assist the Manager in developing and extending this program. As the work of the Regional Representative is important to every member of the Association we are including an outline of the plan here.

Regional Representatives

1. With the assistance of the Manager, Mrs. Gladys Dillman, 54 N. Brockway Ave., Apartment 2, Youngstown, Ohio, will select members of the Association who will be known as Regional Representatives of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, Incorporated.

2. The activities of these representatives will be as follows:

A. To distribute literature of the Association.

B. Be prepared to assist an individual in preparing questions for either a Physical Reading or a Life Reading.

C. Be prepared to discuss and explain either Physical Readings or Life Readings with individuals who receive them.

D. Assist individuals interested in following up any phase of the Association’s work in making proper contacts with doctors or research workers in their sections.

E. To assist in extending the sale of publications prepared by the Association.

Regional Representatives will be furnished with a working manual containing data on readings and details of the Association’s program. They will have the names and addresses of all members in their section and be in touch with doctors and research workers who are interested in the Association.

All members who feel that they can give a small amount of time and energy to this phase of the work are asked to communicate with Mrs. Dillman.

This personal approach for preparing individuals for readings and assisting with explanations will undoubtedly increase the effectiveness of the work of the Association a hundred percent. Your interest and cooperation are essential.

Printed Booklets

We would like to call your attention again to the two printed booklets announced recently.

THE LAST SUPPER contains a bit of voluntary information given in one of Mr. Cayce’s psychic readings. It is a word picture of Jesus with his disciples at the last supper. This booklet also contains a short story inspired by this description.

THE POWER WITHIN is a revised transcription of an address given by Dr. Henry Hardwicke at one of the Annual Congress meetings in 1936.

We would like to give both of these publications as wide distribution as possible. Anyone interested in the general subject of psychic research will find the booklet by Dr. Hardwicke most helpful. THE LAST SUPPER has attracted considerable attention already. While comment has been both favorable and unfavorable we feel that his booklet will continue to attract attention.

Have these booklets mailed to your friends. Address orders to Mrs. Helen Storey, 2709 Lafayette Boulevard, Norfolk, Va. The cost including mailing is twenty-five cents each or five for one dollar.

Journal of Parapsychology

We would again like to call the attention of our members to the Journal of Parapsychology edited by William McDougall and Joseph Banks Rhine of Duke University. This journal is published four times a year and contains papers on the experiments being carried on with telepathy and clairvoyance in a number of American universities.

Anyone interested in Psychical Research should keep informed on the work being accomplished at Duke.

R3. 8/31/83 GD’s note: This was a dream Hugh Lynn had in March 1977 in the Virginia Beach General Hospital following a heart attack. When he “came to” in the hospital he recalled this vivid dream: He was surrounded by his parents and loved ones who had passed on, including all those who had been active in “the work”, both those who had passed on and all of those here on earth now active in it, including members of the staff, etc., all board members and those supporting the organization locally and throughout the world. They assured him that they were “with him”, that the work would go on. Morton Blumenthal spoke up saying, “Hugh Lynn, we are all with you; it’s like money in the bank - you can draw on it.” Hugh Lynn later told Morton’s brother Edwin about this dream, and he was pleased. [Edwin also passed on 1/23/80.]

Background

Background

None.

Mentioned Entities

A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Purpose, Gladys Davis, New York City, Virginia Beach, Grace, Law of Moses, Jesus Christ, Dreams, Hugh Lynn Cayce, Last Supper, Soul, David Kahn, King David, Meditation, Milton Harrison, Morton Blumenthal, Mount Ararat, Ohio, Thomas Sugrue

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 254-101, ReadingID 1239.