Reading 2598-2

TEXT OF READING 2598-2 F 64 (Actress)

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Date: 10/6/1941 Sex: F Age: 64 ReadingID: 9632

This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 6th day of October, 1941, in accordance with request made by the self - Miss [2598], Associate Member of the Ass”n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

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

Born July 5, 1877, in Baltimore County, Maryland. Time of Reading 4:00 to 4:40 P. M. Eastern Standard Time. New York City.

1. GC: You will give the relation of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth 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, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:

2. EC: (In going back over years from the present - ” - 1900 - a beautiful person! - ‘99 - ” etc., on back to birth date.)

3. Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as [2598].

4. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, unusual circumstance or interpretations may be seen from the records.

5. For, in the experience before this untimely was the passing; and the entity in the present may live far beyond the expectancy.

6. In giving the interpretations of the records as we find them here, these are chosen with the desire and purpose that this be a helpful experience for the entity; enabling the entity to better fulfil those purposes for which it came into this experience.

7. Because of the unusualness of circumstance surrounding the activities of the entity in the sojourn just before this, little of the astrological aspects - as ordinarily termed - may have to do with the entity.

8. Yet the seeking of expression through those interims of being close to the earth has made the occult and psychic as a ruling influence in the experience of the entity.

9. Here a warning would be given, as we find, and yet an admonition respecting same: Know that it is in self that the answers must come as to thy purposes, as to thy activities, and as to thy inner consciousness, for that the entity attempts to seek.

10. In writing may the entity accomplish the most in this present experience. The abilities are in any field as would have to do, or in dealing with others, groups, masses, AS a lecturer; but preferably as a writer.

11. For, it is in associations with others that hardships are made for the entity. Not that the entity is self-centered nor self-sufficient, yet as a companion or as an associate in business the entity must be the leader in itself. Not that the entity’s opinions are even inclined to indicate self-assertiveness; yet to meet those things, turn to that spiritual import that is the heritage of each soul.

12. Study thoroughly Moses’ last admonition, in the latter chapters, or thirtieth of Deuteronomy. Know that this means thee.

13. Learn the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th of John. Make those promises thine own.

14. Then, with that will that knows no defeat, the entity may accomplish here and now, in this experience, much that seemingly has just escaped the entity in its ability to make contacts or to get the proverbial “break” in its associations and activities.

15. That force of Mercury and of Venus is manifested in the entity; not by the position of these planets but because of the lessons the entity gained there.

16. Hence the appreciation of wisdom, the appreciation of mental abilities of others. And the desire to give expression of same through self is indomitable in the entity. There is the appreciation of beauty in every form. There is a love for the mysterious, the unseen.

17. For, those things that to many are but as dreams may to the entity become realities, if there is that closer walk with Him who IS the way. Not as in longfacedness, but even as has been and may be experienced - even though it IS to the cross of self-denial, even though it is to the cross of disappointment, TAKE IT; as thou hast, with a smile, yet with that determination that He will, He does understand, and will give, will bring to pass that in thy experience as ye seek to do His will, to the GLORY of Him in thy dealings with thy fellow man.

18. In the expressions then of those things, those experiences through which the entity passed in sojourns in the earth, there may be the basis for those writings; that may bring not only hope and help to others but that satisfaction of a talent used to His glory. And there will be that reward, even as He has promised to those who seek His face.

19. Before this the entity was in the land of the entity’s present sojourn, during that period of what is called the American Revolution, - in the name Barbara Frietchie [Fritchie].

20. Most of the activities of the entity are well known; as to its self-sacrifice, as to the untimely end.

21. Thus the closeness the entity has felt and has held to the spiritual angles, and in the attempts to comprehend the messages many have attempted to unite with the entity’s activity.

22. Know that in Him may ye know the truth, the truth indeed that may set thee free from thy wanderments, from thy activities that have at times brought disappointments.

23. Before that the entity was in the Roman and the Grecian period, when there were those activities of the people in attempting to bring to the Roman world and knowledge the interpretations of experiences through the drama, through the voice, through the physical activities.

24. Thus the entity was in the opposite sex, though then beautiful of body and in the abilities of interpreting; and in the innate expressions and desires and hopes to find expression of the classic experiences of those of old, of those in the present, the entity may find the greater outlet in the writing, the dictating to another - or writing itself such interpretations of the experiences of self, the experiences of others, where climaxes and anti-climaxes, truths, and all phases of man’s experience have been the influence sought as to change the thoughts of groups of individuals, of masses, - yea, even of nations.

25. These may the entity hold to, in the power of thy might and strength in Him.

26. The name then was Romanos, in the Grecian interpretation Parceleus.

27. Before that the entity was in the “city beautiful” during those activities and periods of the wealth of the world, the renown of that phase of ability, that were a part of the experience of that era; during the reign of King Solomon.

28. The entity then was a close companion of, and an interpreter for the King. For, through the activities in which there was the interpreting of the law, the interpreting of poetry and songs of the period, the entity induced the friendships in many of the other lands.

29. Then the entity was in the name Jethebeth, AND a companion of that King. From same in the present we find there are those experiences and feelings that may be as dreams, or those visions that have been a part of the experience, in the formulas that have been the attempt of the entity at times, to turn to the innate self.

30. In the true way may the entity find much, for the entity answered for the King even to that princess that came to question Solomon during that period.

31. Before that the entity was in the Egyptian land, during that period of reconstruction.

32. The entity was a writer, a keeper of records for the activities in the Temple Beautiful.

33. Thus the mysteries of color, of music, of activities that interpret nature, that interpret through color, through sound, through the motions of the body.

34. Thus the entity has been and is a good dancer, a good musician, a good artist. There is very little of the arts with which the entity is not familiar. While the entity may not be called one that surpasses in these directions, yet the entity is a critic, one that may use ALL in its own interpreting in words, in such a manner as to bring joy and understanding - IF these are used to interpret the spirit of truth as manifested in Him, in the LIVES of those individuals who accept and live by faith, by deed, by purpose, by desire, those influences for and to the glory of the Creative Force.

35. The name then was Est-Ecool.

36. As to the abilities of the entity, then:

37. Who may judge their height, their depth, or that measure to which they may be used as to become a helpful influence in the lives of thy fellow men!

38. Study first, then, God’s message to thee, as may be interpreted in thy life from those records as have been made and given for thy study.

39. Then manifest them in thy experience.

40. DO write. DO talk. DO so live as to never condemn thyself, and to the glory of Him who is the way, the truth, the light.

41. Ready for questions.

42. (Q) Regarding the stage, why am I always prevented from going on with my acting, whenever the opportunity presents itself? (A) Because, as has been indicated, the abilities may be better expressed, better manifested in that thou mayest write. Think it not a hardship. As ye have not lost thy spirit, thy determination, make it ALIVE in Him - and a living purpose.

43. We are through for the present.

Copy to Self ” ” Ass’n file

Reports

Reports & Follow-up

R1. See subsequent correspondence under 2598-1 Reports.

R2. Brochure re Barbara Fritchie:

FREDERICK “GREEN-WALLED BY THE HILLS OF MARYLAND”

Barbara Fritchie House and Museum 154 W. Patrick in the heart of historic Frederick.

[House pictured] - The historic spot whereon were enacted the stirring scenes that made Barbara Fritchie renowned throughout the civilized world.

THROUGH BARBARA FRITCHIE’S HOME

From the street you enter, first, the Souvenir Shop. This was once the storeroom of Barbara husband, John Casper Fritchie, who was a glove maker. Barbara Fritchie candy, cards, souvenirs and other items of interest are sold here.

Through the door to the right of your entrance, you pass through into the Home proper. Perhaps the first object to catch your eye is Barbara Fritchie’s desk, at which you are invited to register. The registers contain the names of several hundred thousand visitors to the Barbara Fritchie Home. While registering, you sit in one of Barbara’s diningroom chairs. It was at this desk that General Jesse L. Reno, of the Union Army, is said to have penned a letter home on September 12, 1862, - just two days before he was killed in the Battle of South Mountain, 10 miles west of Frederick. A monument has been erected to General Reno on the South Mountain Battlefield and interesting artists’ sketches of the battle are here displayed.

Enclosed in the upright glass case are the dress, cap and shawl of Barbara Fritchie which have been carefully preserved by her heirs. The portrait of Barbara Fritchie, on the wall facing your entrance, was painted from an original daguerreotype and to the left of this painting is a small picture of Barbara as a girl. The silhouette from which this picture was made is to be seen in the large show case in the rear of the room.

Items of interest connected with the Confederate occupancy of Frederick, together with those relating to General Stonewall Jackson, are displayed on the table beneath Barbara Fritchie’s picture and on the walls to the right of the table. Here is also displayed the original letter of Winston Churchill, who recited the poem, Barbara Fritchie, in front of the Barbara Fritchie Home.

On the front of the Home is a plaque placed by the Frederick County Historical Society to mark Mr. Churchill’s visit on May 17, 1943.

The American’s Creed, in the author’s own handwriting, is a display item of considerable interest. William Tyler Page was born in Frederick.

All of the furniture that you see in this room (except the upholstered davenport and upholstered rocking chair) belonged to Barbara Fritchie. Her favorite rocking chair attracts much interest and is loaned by the estate of Mrs. Minnie H. Brish, great-grandniece of Barbara Fritchie.

On the far side of the fireplace you find a pantalette pattern cut by Barbara Fritchie from newspapers bearing date of 1851.

The glass case on the table contains remnants of skins and leather that were used by Barbara’s husband in his craft as a glove maker. The old trunk belonged to her husband and originally contained these items of his craft. A paper in this trunk is dated 1807.

Original papers connected with the estates of Barbara and her husband are on display, also a photostatic copy of Barbara’s marriage license, her will and her husband’s will - all from the records of the Frederick County Court House.

A photo autographed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gov. Theo. R. McKeldin, and Congressman J. Glenn Beall of Maryland is on display. The picture was taken in front of the Barbara Fritchie Home during their visit to Frederick Sept. 25, 1952.

The alcove is largely devoted to the Civil War Battle of Monocracy, just southeast of Frederick - General Lew Wallace commanding the Union Army. This battle is credited with saving the Nation’s Capital from Confederate occupancy. The sword and other items are from this battlefield. Also of interest is the demand of General Jubal Early made upon Frederick City for $200,000.00 ransom money, which was paid and for which Frederick has never been reimbursed. The original letter of General Grant always attracts attention.

To the left of the above alcove is a display of original documents connected with John Greenleaf Whittier, who wrote the poem BARBARA FRITCHIE. There is here displayed the only portion of the poem BARBARA FRITCHIE in Whittier’s own handwriting and signed by him that is now in existence, so far as can be learned.

You are now at the show case above which is a framed certificate of authenticity in connection with relics formerly owned by Barbara Fritchie are displayed in the case. You will also see her family Bible, over two hundred years old.

The check of Albert Ritchie, executor of Barbara Fritchie’s husband, John Casper Fritchie, made payable to Barbara Fritchie in existence and this is one of them. Many items in this case are loaned by Mrs. Henry H. Abbott and her daughter, Miss Julia Abbot who is a great, great, grandniece of Barbara.

Cake cutters, more than 150 years old, which were used by Barbara Fritchie to make cookies, that were sold in her husband’s store room (now the souvenir shop), also a collection of Barbara’s chinaware loaned by the estate of Mrs. Minnie H. Brish, of Frederick, Md., great-grandniece of Barbara Fritchie; and other items of interest loaned by Mrs. Wm. T. Delaplaine, of Frederick, also a relative.

The famous paisley shawl of Francis Scott Key, author of THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER, over whose grave in Frederick the American Flag waves night and day. This historic spot is on U.S. 240, just 6 blocks from the Barbara Fritchie House and is flood lighted at night. Francis Scott Key and Barbara Fritchie were personal friends and together took part in Memorial services held in Frederick on the occasion of the death of General George Washington.

Passing from the case through the rear door, you come to the back porch, where, in addition to obtaining a charming view, you can see the spring in the little park across the creek, from which Barbara obtained drinking water, and at which soldiers of both armies often stopped. The bench on the back porch was one of Barbara’s belongings.

Returning to the house you ascend the the stairway to the Gettysburg Room - many stop to study the detail exhibited in Longstreet’s charge at Gettysburg, also the original requisitions issued from Frederick, Md., for the Battle of Gettysburg.

From the Gettysburg room along the little hall is Barbara’s bedroom. It is her bed, her quilts, her sheets and pillow cases, that you see in this room. The quilts were made by her, and the sheets and pillow cases made from flax that she herself spun. The long, narrow bed, loaned by Miss Julia Abbot, is the one in which Barbara died December 18, 1862, aged 96 years and 15 days.

Finally, you look out the window (which is directly in front of the bedroom), from which she always kept her flag waving; and, looking down, you see the very spot whereupon, more than 90 years ago, were enacted those stirring scenes which inspired Whittier’s poem. The Confederates were approaching from your right - coming on Patrick Street, moving westward

• when, “Halt! The dust-brown ranks stood fast!” - right under the window out of which you are gazing. You know the rest.

BARBARA FRITCHIE By JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER

Up from the meadows rich with corn, Clear in the cool September morn,

The clustered spires of Frederick stand Green-walled by the hills of Maryland.

Round about them orchards sweep, Apple and peach-tree fruited deep,

Fair as a garden of the Lord To the eyes of the famished rebel horde,

On that pleasant morn of early Fall When Lee marched over the mountain-wall, -

Over the mountains winding down, Horse and foot, into Frederick town.

Forty flags with their silver stars, Forty flags with their crimson bars,

Flapped in the morning wind: the sun Of noon looked down, and saw not one.

Up rose old Barbara Fritchie then, Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;

Bravest of all in Frederick town, She took up the flag the men hauled down;

In her attic-window the staff she set, To show that one heart was loyal yet.

Up the street came the rebel tread, Stonewall Jackson riding ahead.

Under his slouched hat left and right He glanced; the old flag met his sight.

“Halt!” - the dust-brown ranks stood fast. “Fire!” - out blazed the rifle-blast.

It shivered the window, pane and sash; It rent the banner with seam and gash.

Quick as it fell, from the broken staff Dame Barbara snatched the silken scarf;

She leaned far out on the window-sill, and shook it forth with a royal will.

“Shoot, if you must, this old gray head, But spare your country’s flag,” she said.

A shade of sadness, a blush of shame, Over the face of the leader came;

The nobler nature within him stirred To life at that woman’s deed and word;

“Who touches a hair of yon gray head Dies like a dog! March on!” he said.

All day long through Fredrick street sounded the tread of marching feet;

All day long that free flag tost Over the head of the rebel host.

Ever its torn folds rose and fell On the loyal winds that loved it well;

And through the hill-gaps, sunset light Shone over it with a warm good-night.

Barbara Fritchie’s work is o’er, And the Rebel rides on his raids no more.

Honor to her! and let a tear Fall, for her sake, on Stonewall’s bier.

Over Barbara Fritchie’s grave Flag of Freedom and Union, wave!

Peace and order and beauty draw Round thy symbol of light and law;

And ever the stars above look down On thy stars below in Frederick town!

Background

Background

B1. 10/6/41 A.M. See 2598-1, a Physical Reading, for Background correspondence.

Mentioned Entities

Entity (Cayce Term), John (Apostle), Purpose, Records (Atlantean), Photography (Atlantean), Incarnation, Solomon, Crucifixion, Dreams, Egypt, Greece, Initiation, Rome, A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment), Astrology, Creative Forces, Egyptian Temples, Gertrude Cayce, Gladys Davis, Holy Spirit

Source: The Complete Edgar Cayce Readings, A.R.E. CD-ROM (2006). Reading 2598-2, ReadingID 9632.