This book is the key to the Scriptures; and also the key to the way of Heaven. If you will read this book diligently, you need no longer continue on in darkness. But the book must be read in submission, and in prayer if it is to be understood.
This book is dedicated to all earnest seekers for TRUTH; and to all who desire to be servants of God and of The Lamb; and to find peace and harmony and protection in their homes and with their families, and favor with God. Amen
, 6 @@@@@ Revealed Translation of John's RevelationREVEALED
TRANSLATION
OF
JOHNS REVELATION
GIVEN BY THE
LORD JESUS CHRIST
to
ARCHIE J. INGER
AND PUBLISHED TO THE WORLD THAT ALL MAY COME
INTO THE LIGHT OF GODS TRUTH
CONTENTS
Introduction: I, the Lord Jesus Christ
Dedication: to all earnest seekers for TRUTH
Warning: Be not doubtful in the reading of this book
CHAPTER PAGE
One 8
Two 12
Three 15
Four 19
Five 27
Six 35
Seven 42
Eight 47
Nine 51
Ten 58
Eleven 62
Twelve 70
Thirteen 76
Fourteen 85
Fifteen 98
Sixteen 105
Seventeen 116
Eighteen 125
Nineteen 131
Twenty 142
Twenty-One 151
Twenty-Two 153
Conclusion 158
INTRODUCTION
I, the Lord Jesus Christ am the writer of this book by revelation through this medium, Archie Inger. I have interpreted the meaning of Johns Revelation which should be interpreted in this day to prepare the way of my last coming upon the earth.
The correct interpretation is herein given; and with it many necessary spiritual laws by which man may reach The Kingdom of Heaven, if he will be diligent in the light and path herein given.
This book is the key to the Scriptures; and also the key to the way of Heaven. If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of Me. For the manner in which you may ask, and receive an answer is also herein written. While he who seeks a different way may seek, but he shall not find it.
If you will read this book diligently, you need no longer continue on in darkness. But the book must be read in submission, and in prayer if it is to be understood.
This is but the opening of a great and mighty work; and is the revealment of a true and just law. Nevertheless it will arouse much prejudice and criticism, but it shall be able to stand against any storm.
Let him who read and believes, give to others to read; and let him who believes preach the truths which are found herein, that the way may be opened for others to receive..
This book will be published so that it may be obtained free of charge and without price, except the free-will of man; that sincerity may thus be shown, and no evil object be wrought through its handling. Any man believing in its contents is permitted to republish this book at any time under these conditions: That he distribute them free of charge, or sell them for the exact expense of publishing, thus giving his time and labor free of charge, and receiving no dividend except his spiritual reward. But he who attempts otherwise shall be unsuccessful and shall not gain his object. But he who abides by these conditions shall receive the blessing: Well done, thou good and faithful servant. With this he must be satisfied.
The book is good for the truths which it contains, but for nothing more. And he who reads it must be content with this alone. The medium asks no credit for the writing of it; but is thankful that it is written. And wherein his name is mentioned, it was not his will, but Mine. And at the conclusion of its writing he was blessed with this response from his Savior which was his reward for what he had done: It is practically without mistake. Even so. Amen.
DEDICATION
This book is dedicated to all earnest seekers for TRUTH; and to all who desire to be servants of God and of The Lamb; and to find peace and harmony and protection in their homes and with their families, and favor with God. Amen.
A VOICE OF WARNING
In the beginning of this book My medium was not so subject to Me in his will as later on, which has made some difference in the orderly arrangement of its contents; the latter part being more orderly than the first. Nevertheless his will was so given up that even though there are some difficulties, which are slight, in the arrangement of phrases, it will be found that there are no contradictions in truths; and the book can be absolutely depended upon as a safe guide in all matters. And he who will follow its precepts shall not err, but will find himself in possession of the eternal source of truth and righteousness.
The fact which led up to the writing of this book is not of this generation, but is according to prophesy, and the fulfillment thereof; the medium having been born and prepared and guided since his birth for the fulfillment of a work of which this book is an introduction and a commencement. It is not written through the mind or intellect of this person; but through revelation; and is as holy and responsible as any Scripture which exists, or ever has existed among the children of men, and must be regarded as sacred by those wishing to prosper in spiritual matters. For those who are ignorant of the spiritual, but wish to progress in the light of their Maker, no greater gem can be possessed than this book. For wherever one shall be found, it will be guarded by hosts of Angels. And wherever one is read, there will the spirits of God be also, ready to answer supplication for help, and ready to prepare the helpless seeker for truths, and testify to the truths of these writings. For behold, I, The Lord your God am its writer, and the Angels are its servants. And behold, even men shall seek to be its servants and be protected by its protector, the Lord Jesus Christ.
The book is not arranged in the order fixed by men to arrange; but is arranged in such a manner as to express the needs for all degrees of understanding. Therefore as the reader progresses he will find that the book also progresses. So let him who reads it once, read it twice and thrice, and after the seventh time it shall be new and give forth new wonders. A sentence which reads most strangely, let it be read again, and let it be read in prayer for it has a manifold meaning which, upon slight reflection may cause it to seem most strange. It is written thus difficult to read in order that it may be quite impossible to be read without pondering. And let no man take away this difficulty; for behold, it is wisdom which has placed it there.
As I have just stated: this book is written through one prepared to receive revelation, that by it others may also become receptive to it. For he is without a practical education, and humble in means, having nothing, not even a place to lay his head. Therefore the book is left for its punctuation and correction in the hands of one chosen to do his part, which part can be chosen by anyone of sufficient education in these matters. But he must be one submissive to my divine will to the extent that I pronounce him worthy through the medium through whom I have written and am writing. * For until I have pronounced the work worthily done through him it shall not in any wise go forth completed. And if any man shall in the future attempt to molest the meaning of this book after it is pronounced worthily done, he shall fall by the wayside and shall be smitten by his false ambition. Therefore let him beware who meddles in any manner wherein the writing of this book is concerned; for it is ordained that it shall not lose its virtue.
Then let them take part who are now or hereafter permitted to act according to the authority given them by the medium writing this book; and they shall receive the blessings; and are those chosen for greater work in the name of Jesus Christ in the day of His coming. But let him who is not chosen by the Spirit, step aside; for behold, I, the Lord God am able to dictate the future and the present of this procedure.
But why do I not dictate the correcting of the manuscript by the same prophet through whom I write, for even though he is without education, could I not dictate nevertheless? Yes. Even so. But I am not unjust. Therefore if I have chosen as I have, it is because it is good that one humble shall write; but from one who is able to correct the good work, it shall not be taken away. Nevertheless, were there none able who were willing, then I would supply the deficiency of my medium and correct the manuscript through him even though he is uneducated. Nevertheless he depends upon Me for all that he receives, and I have chosen for him a path of thorns, and he is satisfied.
Be you, 0 reader, likewise. For the world is wicked, and the path of one righteous cannot be all roses. Nevertheless, the life in the flesh is short; but the one hereafter eternal. Receive, then, of its burdens, and they shall be light, even though they are heavy.
Be not doubtful in the reading of this book; you can not afford to be so, for it is my warning unto you, 0, My Children, if such you will be, Listen unto the Prophets. Amen.
*This transcription received the above approval by the medium Archie Inger.
CHAPTER ONE
1. God gave a revelation through Jesus Christ to John to show His servants the corrupt use that was about to be made of the divine teachings which had been left by Him. And to warn them against the great danger which lay at their door through their giving way to the promptings of their own will, to which they had all begun to yield: which would be the cause of a period of darkness of understanding that was about to overspread the Divinity of Jesus work in the minds of men. He therefore sent an Angel to warn them through His servant John.
2. And John made known this warning which had been given him, unto the servants of Jesus Christ; foretelling that men would again fall into their own ways, and thereby lose the virtue of his teachings. Therefore they were advised to again return wholly to his guidance; allowing their every act to be prompted. And in this warning John told them of the things which he saw.
3. And he said: Blessed is he that can understand and live in accordance with this prophesy, and keep these things holy. For while there were then some living who were as John was in worthiness, and could receive of the Spirit, and make known the wishes and wisdom of Jesus Christ; still the time was then at hand when all who professed to believe in Jesus should strive to become worthy to receive dictation from the Spirit; that they too might maintain the holiness of His teachings.
4. So this is what the Spirit gave to John to deliver unto the Churches which were in labor to establish worthiness among men, that they too might embrace the teachings of Jesus and see the truth of its divine origin.
Grace be unto you; which is the same as to say: You shall have assistance from Him who is one with God; having never given way to the desire to depart from His Fathers will unto His own will. Therefore He will always be one with God, and will bring men unto the way of Sonship, and deliverance from evil. Therefore He says unto you: Peace be unto you from the seven great purposes of God, to fulfill that for which you have formed yourselves together. For salvation is the reward of worthiness.
5. Leave all your wants to be supplied by Jesus Christ; because you are losing the divinity of His teachings by inserting laws and rules for your earthly sustenance and needs. So let your needs as well as your knowledge be directed by Him who never tasted of disobedience to the perfect law, and therefore has always been conscious of His Father. Therefore He was the first born who never lost sight of Gods all-wise purpose; and the first kept from death. Thus making Him the prince of Gods object in creating the earth. Leave all unto Him and His guidance that He might through His perfect wisdom guide you unto the perfect way and unto a perfect purpose through the will of God which He is one with. Therefore He has inherited its kingdoms of power and perfection.
6. He can give the way of usefulness unto God, His Father; therefore give to Him your every effort and dominion over your mind that He may direct your every movement now and forever. Amen.
7. Behold! He comes always in perfection, that all things may be ruled through Him. For even those who love wickedness must be overcome by Him; for all shall at some time be made perfect; and all ambitions and objects which the flesh and disobedience have given to man shall be overcome, and will, because of Him. Even so. Amen.
8. Therefore unto all who wish to receive the proper help, Christ says: I am the servant of The Word and the will of God. And from the will of God all was created: from it came all that is; and to it all must return. For no object can stand, nor last forever except that which is ruled by the Almighty.
9. After John had given this revelation unto those wishing to serve God; he would that they should comprehend the full value and meaning of his words; therefore he said unto them: I, John, who also am your brother and companion in tribulation; being guided by the wisdom of Jesus Christ, was taken into the condition called passiveness, or Patmos, to receive the word of God through the guidance of Jesus Christ.
10. I was given up to the Spirit thus lived on the Lords day and beheld the true and righteous way and realized the workings of the all-wise power according to its own law, and felt the arms of its guidance and protection. It is an all-powerful workman.
11. It is the most perfect of all perfection, and the wisest of all wisdom; for it comes from the Creator and Ruler of all creation. And its commandment to me was that what I beheld I should make known unto the seven churches which stand as bodies of men striving to keep the commandments of God; but which, in reality represent the seven stages of mans being, or possibilities, according to the inheritance of the soul, and to the extent that each man yields himself up to Christ from his own retrogression. For as the spirit in which the man, or body of man dwells, so is the man says the Lord who beholds in His wisdom all things and judges in perfection the greatest and the least. Unto the seven churches do I write, and also unto the seven gifts of God unto each individual man as he will live down through time and in all ages. Each gift of mans being, being also represented by one of the seven Churches: by Ephesus; and by Smyrna; and by Pergamos; and by Thyatira; and by Sardis; and by Philadelphia; and by Laodicea.
REMARKS OF THE SPIRIT
I have named the Churches in the order in which they appear in the New Testament, which is the order in which they are supposed to have been given by John. But they were not given by John in that order; for their order has become misplaced from that in which John received them, through their many recordings and translations, even as many things have become disarranged and have lost their intended meaning through the many handlings which they have been forced to undergo. But the reader has no proof of this other than that I who reveal this translation state it to be so. But to him who finds the wisdom herein contained, this evidence will be sufficient.
The Churches spoken of in the revelation of John really existed in that time as bodies of men, and were spoken to as such. And the orderliness of the Spirit caused that these churches arrange themselves into seven different bodies; each body in its corresponding place. This was caused in order that the likeness would be the same in the arrangement of the seven Churches as that which exists in the composition of each human being; for each individual is composed of seven gifts of God Therefore as each church is spoken to in these revealments, they are also spoken to as gifts to man. Each in its turn, in order that each individual may apply them to himself, which is truly the highest spiritual sense that the revelation represents. Notwithstanding the fact that when given out by John they were directed to the seven churches which then existed as bodies of men. And while each church could apply them unto itself it also meant that each individual should apply the revelation to his own seven gifts, each in their turn. Therefore, I will now reveal them in their proper order, and in a manner which will be found to represent the rise and fall of man in the body, to and from the will of God. Even so. Amen.
12. Therefore John said unto the Churches, I sought to understand the mightiness of the power which controlled me, and seeking, I saw seven unchangeable purposes in the creation of man; and the seven states of glory which God has ordained to be the destiny of man during his course of progression toward the dignity of Gods throne, through his willing submission unto Heaven.
13. And as a reward for completing the seven great glories: and his complete submission to the seven great purposes, man stands as the object for which God created him, clothed in the will, power, and wisdom of the Creator: having vested within him the raiment of power and glory unto the control and rise of all mankind through the wisdom of God.
14. And, through submission, mans wisdom becomes perfect even like unto that of the Infinite; and his understanding and sight consuming like unto that of the Almighty.
15. His foundation becomes placed upon that of the indestructible, and is inseparable from the voice of the perfect purpose, with his control extending to the movement of many heavens. It was as such, and in such a state that John beheld one standing: Jesus of Nazareth, indeed the Christ
16. He had in His right hand seven stars: which is to say, seven heavens, or, on the eternal side of life, seven degrees of progression on the part of countless souls on their onward course to unity with God and His absolute harmony, power, and wisdom, to be made one with His intentions, and to possess sonship with the Infinite God, the perfect Father of providence and of creation, even of universes innumerable, without end.
One such as this stood, Jesus, the Christ, and as such did John behold Him having in His hand seven stars, or to His credit, the seven great steps of eternity, that the countless souls about Him might with willingness obey His dictation. Knowing that He had become one with God; worthiness having made Him so.
To serve Him is to obey the Creator. For no wish is His that is not given Him of God. Therefore, to follow Him is to eventually arrive at unity and Sonship with the Infinite. For out of His mouth comes a two-edged sword, which is the power to make and the power to destroy; or the destruction of sin and the deliverance of salvation and righteousness through His countenance which is as the sun shining in its strength; being one from the earth having delivered Himself unto the will of God; and the first from the earth to come unto His Father. Therefore He is the light unto man even as the sun gives warmth and strength to the earth.
17. And therefore John said: When I saw this one, Jesus, in His place of Sonship, and the first who had delivered Himself, I then lost all desire, and gave up all unto His perfect guidance; and of myself became as dead; having no will of action; and no wish to desire except as I was led by the Christ. It was then that He made known to me His wishes and intentions; and also that which must come to pass: causing me to behold Him the first resurrected unto life from His earth, and to see that through Him all men would be raised unto perfect glory, unity and Sonship with God, The Creator.
18. Then spoke the mightiness of Jesus unto John, wherein was the substance of these words: I am He that remained perfect in the sight of God. I am Christ because I withstood death insomuch that I yielded not to temptation, but acted in the will of God and manifested His love forevermore. Therefore I have been given the power to redeem and bring into submission unto God and recall all who have departed from Him. Therefore I have in My hand the keys over hell and over death.
19. Then unto John the voice spoke commanding that he should work in the light he had seen, to establish the things which were, and which were to be hereafter:
20 Which were in the mystery of the seven stars which John saw in the right hand of Him who was First and Last, and was The Word according to the commandment of God, and also the mystery of the seven objects of the seven gifts of God unto man, and the seven golden candlesticks, the seven gifts. Amen.
CHAPTER TWO
PRAYER OF THE INSTRUMENT
Will you help me, most gracious Father, to love this, my work, even as much as you would have me to love it. And cause that I let not my will and reason conflict in any manner with your revelations through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Let it be expected that in these translations of Johns Revelation there will appear a marked difference in the arrangement in this book from the arrangement in the book known as Johns Revelation, owing to the fact that this is the fullness of an understanding of the other, and is therefore fuller in explanation. For Johns Revelation, by itself, is but the condensed description of laws, ordinances, and predictions expressed by symbols from which no human mind without the aid of an immortal conception can possibly arrive at a true understanding. Then since this is revealed unto all who will read; let it be read diligently and carefully; and also let all compare closely these chapters with the chapters they represent in Johns Revelation. For by so doing the comparison will show the marked and supported resemblance between them, and no man can reasonably doubt that this is an actual revealment of the Revelation.
For the sake of convenience to mortal understanding, the arrangement is widely different, especially in the arrangement of the paragraphs of the second and third chapters which will not be numbered consecutively, but will be numbered so as to correct the improper arrangement as it appears in the New Testament. Therefore each paragraph will appear disarranged as to the following of the numbers; but will be numbered according to the paragraph under description.
As I have before stated, the Churches in this revealed meaning will be spoken of as if they were the different gifts of God to man. For, in reality, they were written to mean that to the future generations who were to come after the Churches which were then in Asia had ceased to exist. For behold! they were to live down through time, speaking to every listening individual according to the willingness of each to understand even as they were then directed to the seven Churches of Asia.
This you can not prove except in the measure that it is proven for you by the Spirit; which Spirit can not be proven by man, nor by the Bible. But the Spirit must prove the Bible even as the Spirit was the workman by which the Scripture was created. Then let the workman prove His own work. And, likewise, trust in My understanding. For, behold! I am the Lord God and the Spirit now manifest to write through this humble mind and to testify to My own work; being the workman in the workmans own authority. For I am the Lord Jesus, and now write the meaning of that which I caused John to write unto the Seven Churches.
1. Unto the Church of Ephesus; which means unto the individual, his existence; and is a gift of God to man. Write these things, said He who knows the purpose, and rules the destiny of Gods gifts to man, as He walks an object of His glory.
2. I know the purpose of existence; its destiny and its strength; and how that in man it has not withstood temptation, but has fallen into evil. For even though the judgment of the flesh seems just; experience and confusion have proven it to be deceptive.
3. But in spite of the many lessons of experience in bitterness, men do not turn; and were it not for the care of God over mans gift of existence, he would lose it and would have fainted.
4. The first love of existence was to serve God; but later it formed desires of its own, for which God has somewhat against it.
5. Remember, therefore, that man has fallen; and let him return again to his first wish, and work according to his first love, or God will come unto it quickly and remove from it his life.
6. To return again unto Gods love, is to escape bitterness and confusion, which every man hates, and which God also hates.
7. For he who lives to love and serve God only, and who gives up all personal desires and selfishness, him will God guide in perfection and in love. Therefore let him who has an ear hear what the Spirit says to the Churches.
12. And unto the church of Pergamos; which means to each individual his gift of consciousness, which is a gift of God to man: Write these things says He who has the power to create and to destroy; to give and to take away.
13. I know the possibilities of consciousness; and also the work which men do through it; and that their consciousness is swayed and controlled by things earthly, and by self-desire which has caused them to lose consciousness of God in the place where Satan dwells; but consciousness must again return to God through the power of Jesus who will give redemption to those who merit it.
14. Therefore this is against man's consciousness: that they have formed wishes and desires of the mind through which worship has strayed from the purpose for which it was created. For in self-consciousness they have built up a stumbling block to reception: which is to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
15. Therefore the consciousness of man has drifted into conceit and bigotry; which things God does not love. For only He is worthy of mans worship.
16. Therefore let man repent quickly before the wisdom of the Lord destroy the possibilities of their consciousness through their excessive folly.
17. Then let man yield up their consciousness. For to him that overcomes, God will reveal the secrets hidden from the unwise; and will give unto them the consciousness of the perfect purpose which no man knows except he who can receive it through guidance.
8. And unto the church of Smyrna; which means unto every man his individuality, which is a gift from God, Write these things says the Creator and ruler who was manifested in one ruling in perfect wisdom.
9. 1 know that the individuality of man is sickened; because it is darkened by the bondage of mans understanding; and is molded according to the desires of mens hearts and formed according to the works which are done in the wills of men, which are the synagogues of Satan. Nevertheless the purpose of individuality must reach the standard which God has designed for it when the works of the flesh have ceased.
10. Behold! the will of the flesh has cast the individuality of man into the prison of its own darkened understanding. But the individuality which God has given shall not be extinguished, but shall come forth unto life.
11. Let him who would subject his individuality to the control of the Infinite judgment understand what the Spirit says unto the Churches; and let him yield up to its dictation that his motives may be prompted by the perfect wisdom of Christ, The Lord of Hosts; and he shall not be hurt by the second death.
CHAPTER THREE
7. And to the Angel of the Church of Philadelphia, which means to every individual, Wisdom; and is a gift of God to man: Write these things says He that is Almighty; He that is perfect and without sin; who never departed from the will of God, and therefore obtained Gods will, power, and perfect wisdom. He that commands and no man is able to withstand it. And when He forbids, no man can continue in his course of evil.
8. Behold! wisdom is wisdom, and no man can defile it unless he ceases to have wisdom. But man, because he has acted of himself, has departed from wisdom, leaving that gift to lie dormant. For wisdom is a gift to man which can not step aside from its purpose.
9. Therefore the unwise ways of men must come to an end through the suffering they will bring, and thereby cause men to know that wisdom is only with God. And to be of it is to be acted upon by it, and by the will of the Creator.
10. Wisdom is unchangeable in essence. Therefore its guiding influence must be withheld from all who do not willingly give up their own desires and convictions that they may learn through pain and tribulation that there is no contentment except in the perfect will.
11. For it is the destiny of wisdom to remain fast where it is within the dominion of God; and no man can act wisely without it.
12. But he who overcomes the blindness of his own mind and finds that wisdom is not of man, shall receive of wisdom and be content. He shall thereafter perform the purposes of God, acting no more of himself, but through the wisdom that will be imparted to him that he might see the perfection of the wisdom of the Infinite, which is the City of God; and is an existence; a New Jerusalem that comes down out of Heaven. One such shall be ruled by Infinity which is the new name. So says He who is Lord, and in Gods will, to which all men must return.
13. You who dwell in the flesh: Give up your laws, forms, and customs; for wisdom is not of weak creatures, but is a gift to which you, 0 Man, must become a pupil; and is one which you, 0, child of Babylon can not monopolize. It is a gift which lives where God dwells, and is given you to handle, but not to be handled. Amen.
1. And unto the Angel of the church of Sardis; which means to each individual, his reason, and is a gift of God to man. Write these things says He who stands in the seventh Heaven with God. The purpose of reason is as a help to man. But it has become darkened and blinded because men have used it according to their wishes, and not according to the will of God. Therefore it does not judge correctly between right and wrong, but leads men astray, because men believe that through it they can judge the workings of life, and obtain salvation. But salvation is with God, and not with reason except when reason is inspired by God.
2. Therefore let him who depends upon reason be watchful, and let him see that his desires are imperfect. For the works of those depending upon their reason as a guide have not been found perfect in the sight of God
3. Remember, therefore, that reason when uninspired does not lead according to the ways of the Almighty. Therefore, let him who depends upon it repent, and submit to the guidance of Christ, the perfect judge; lest He come upon you as a thief in the night. For the perfect master will not be known by reason until it is inspired by the Infinite mind.
4. There are a few who have lost confidence in the promptings of reason, having found it to be finite and erring. Therefore they have subjected themselves to be led, and are the Prophets who take as the correct guide, revelation from God, to direct all their thoughts and acts.
5 He who overcomes the confidence and dictates of his own powers shall receive guidance from the Judge; and his understanding shall not be blotted from the perfect law; for he shall be directed by God and His Angels
6 Therefore let him who thinks his reason of sufficient strength and accuracy to protect him from error, hear and take heed what the Spirit says unto the Churches
14 And unto the Angel of the church of Laodicea. which to each man means the gift of judgment, which is a gift of God to man Write these things says the Word of God which is the beginning of Creation.
15 I know the purpose of Judgment, and that the judgment of man has fallen. and is unworthy, for it is neither hot nor cold, and is unable to affirm correctly. or reject wisely between right and wrong, but is led by circumstances and swayed by prejudice and superstition. And because of this, it is the will of God that mans judgment should not yield to appearances, but should be inspired by the Angels, and thereby be enabled to discern between right and wrong unerringly.
16 So. because mans judgment is incapable of discerning either right or wrong. Christ will spew it out of his mouth, for it can in no wise be depended upon to make known The Lord of Israel.
I 7 But the judgment of man pretends to be might and learned in wisdom, but they know not that their judgment is wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. By it they are not able to recognize the true face of things because they do not give themselves up to the guidance of the Mighty who knows all things.
18 Therefore, if man would have perfect judgment he must anoint himself with submission, that he may see and be guided by the giver of perfect wisdom which has been tried and found worthy, that the weakness of self may be made strong through the Spirit of God.
19. For they are chastened who will be made worthy, and who will yield up to God their gifts, that the way may be made rapid.
20 Behold The King of Peace. The Giver of Wisdom and the receiver of Gods will and purpose stands at the door of every mans heart begging submission: and if any man will give all that he may think himself the spiritual possessor of, and receive willingly of guidance, the King of Peace will come unto him and take part in his every act and lead him by revelation which will guide him unto Heaven.
21 And he that overcomes, and is no more the victim of personal desires and mortal wisdom shall be made subject to the law that governs the universe. And to him will it be granted to sit upon the throne of God, which is the will of God. For he shall act subject only to Gods influence as does Christ; and as all men will when they sit with him upon his Fathers throne, which is perfection.
22. He that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says unto the Churches. (The next twelve paragraphs are found in the second chapter of Johns Revelation.)
18. And unto the Angel of the Church of Thyatira, which means their Love, and is a gift of God: Write these things says He who is one in will with God, and is His Son because He has the life and light of God whose eye is all-seeing; and whose wisdom endures forever.
19. I know the purpose of mans love, its possibilities and its use; and that the love of man is imperfect because it is ruled by circumstances. Nevertheless, the power of mans love in the last state shall be more than in the first; for it is through love that man shall be lifted from the love of self, to the love of God.
20. But it is because the love of man has fallen from the perfect state which God first gave it, that it has taken unto itself that state of existence which is Jezebel, or selfishness, in which a man thinks himself capable of teaching, but instead he seduces them that could be servants of God, to love convenience and serve themselves, which is to commit fornication, or to eat of the desires that are gratifying to the flesh.
21. But this selfishness which inspires man is given space of time to overcome, and yet it repents not.
22. Therefore, behold! selfishness, which is the woman Jezebel, shall be cast into a condition that those gratifying it may fall into great tribulation unless they repent of their selfishness and unwise desires.
23. And the result of the works which men do to gratify themselves shall be destroyed so that the gifts which God has given them may be freed from the bondage of mens desires and ascend unto the true purpose for which God gave them, each according to its state of existence.
24. But unto the gift of Love, and unto all things which are unselfish and have not known the depths of evil, God will put upon them no other burden.
25. Therefore, let men hold fast to the unselfishness which they possess, until they are accepted by God and are complete.
26. For unto him that submits and is led in his mind by Christ, unto him shall be given knowledge and power over the state of disobedience where men know not God. And the Spirit shall cause them to see the evil consequences of their works and accomplishments in their own wills.
27. But he who submits to the divine will shall cast aside the ways of men with the power of strength and shall receive of Christ the things which He received of His Father.
28. And he shall be inspired with the power of light, and to lead.
29. He that has a desire to do good, let him hear what the Spirit has said of the gifts of God to men, that with the blessings of God you may all be led to understand.
THE CHURCHES IN PROPER ROTATION
Ephesus------------------------------Existence
Pergamos----------------------------Consciousness
Smyrna-------------------------------Individuality
Philadelphia---------------------------Wisdom
Sardis---------------------------------Reason
Laodicea------------------------------Judgment
Thyatira-------------------------------Love
CHAPTER FOUR
PRAYER OF THE INSTRUMENT
My state of submission must be great indeed to receive the secrets of the foregoing chapters. Will you, 0 Father, help me to be passive in your hands, and free to receive your mind and wonders? Amen.
1. After this I looked, and behold, a door was open in Heaven.
After what, 0 reader and seeker after knowledge, if such you are: After what did John behold the open door of Heaven? What think you transpired before the door was opened into Heaven? It is to your advantage that you should know; then open your ears, for the thing which opened the door for John shall open it for you. And when you have found that which opened the door, the secret is yours, and the password yours which will admit you to the vault which is the keeper of riches beyond value to him who receives them.
Let us, then, look again at the seven gifts that have been given us to make up and constitute our being, and make possible our privileges.
First, we have existence; second, consciousness; third, individuality; fourth, wisdom; fifth, reason; sixth, judgment; seventh, love.
Do we limit these seven gifts, which is our being, unto the handling of ourselves; handling them according to our aspirations; our aspirations being inspired by things seen, heard, and thought of? Then indeed do we limit ourselves to the possibilities of the flesh. For, dear reader, you can know nothing, can handle nothing above it. In such case you are bound to it; for by it you can not depart from it.
It is true that the world in general--so general, in fact, that I am almost safe in saying, as a whole--is satisfied if they can reach the heights made possible by the flesh. In fact, they believe themselves serving God by so doing. Yet, dear reader, be sensitive to the fact that if you have sought some point held forth in the worlds accomplishments, and you have been successful in obtaining it, you were sorely tempted by the merits of the object sought, and not by God. It was to gratify your own wants; to complete your own desires that you so diligently labored. And if, during the time, you thought of God at all, it was with a prayer for help, that He would overcome the obstacles which prevented you from gaining your own desires. Think you then you have profited? Yes, by the flesh. And in the flesh you have also profited in conceit, disobedience, and selfishness; but you have not profited in Heaven. For there you will neither be lawyers, doctors, nor wardens of prisons; neither will you be presidents, governors, nor sellers of merchandise; neither will you play on woodencased pianos, brass harps; nor carve models from stone or marble. Neither will you manage servants; be beautiful slaves to style and fashion to please the frivolous eyes of degrading society. But there, 0 reader, 0 satisfied, but suffering, weak humanity, you will work to please God; think according to His will; and aspire to suit His purpose; and all these things which you so value within yourselves shall profit you nothing.
But, do I hear you say, or have I guessed that you will say: Shall we let these things go all undone? To which I make answer: If you will do them, do them from force of circumstances, from necessity; not because you worship them. Worship God and His will only. Else you will in eternity envy your slave who served the earth because he was compelled to, not because he loved it.
You, 0 follower of creeds and dogmas, do I hear you say: We, as Christians, do not as the world does; we have submitted our wills to God, and to Christ. To you now, 0 professors of Christianity, do I speak. In the far off corners of India, and in the remote lands of China, where the name Jesus Christ was never sounded upon their ears, do I see them doing different from you? No. Do I see you doing different from them? No. With but that one exception the learning of their country has established certain customs. They strive to serve them.
The learning of your country has established, in some respects, different ones. You strive to serve them. 0 wicked, wicked Christians, so claiming; Christ did not as you do; neither taught He so. If you shall serve God, or be a follower of Christ, then you will follow no custom, nor strive for any earthly accomplishment; but God being able to make use of the gifts He gave you, give them up to Him. Have no aspirations except to serve God. Let Him control your reason as a child controls its plaything. Let Him feed your judgment as a mother feeds her child. But He will not, so long as you strive to do so yourself. Let God do it, then you will have perfect reason, for you will not reason as the world teaches. Let Him judge and handle your judgment, then your aspirations will not be in the direction of worldly accomplishments. But after all is given to His handling, then will you be conscious of the speaking of Angels to you. They will show you what is to be hereafter. They will say: Come up hither. Learn now the wishes and love of your Creator. They will show you the secrets of the hereafter and lead you to serve the Master. For, behold the door of Heaven will be open, whereas now what door is open unto you? Behold the door of the flesh, not of Heaven. Not of the hereafter where all is perfect, all are wise, all is peace, all is love, and all conforms to the will of God, not man.
2. And immediately I was in the spirit. So says John in his description of what he beheld. So let us proceed. As soon as John was in the spirit; as soon as you, 0 reader, are in the spirit, which is as soon as your ambitions and your actions are controlled completely by the spirit, as was Johns when he gave up all and fulfilled the teachings of Jesus Christ, which was: Give up all you have and follow me. Ask yourselves what else you have, both now and to take with you except your will; your own will to act or to be acted upon?
If the latter, then it will be well with you as it was with John. You will be in the Spirit, and you will behold a throne set in Heaven, even as John beheld it. The same which he beheld, that will you behold; which throne is Gods will; His will being His ambition which is perfect, even as He Himself is perfect. And beside this throne you will also see the object of the throne, the object of Gods will, which is the one sitting upon the throne. One great and mighty is He, or is that which is the object of Gods ambition.
But, you will say, was not Jesus the one whom John beheld sitting upon the throne, and the one whom we also shall see if we too behold the throne?
But, dear mortal, be not confused in this. For was not Jesus an object of Gods will? Were not His wishes, His actions, His aspirations, His reason, His love, His wisdom, His judgment, His all simply a movement of Gods will, not one of Himself? Was He not moved hither and thither by His Fathers will? Would He not be possessor then of all that Gods will was possessor of, since He was but an object of it? Would not all, then, be entrusted to His keeping? Would it not be yours also were you as He was?
Who then would John see, if not Jesus sitting upon the throne? But would he not also see sitting upon the throne as well as Jesus, all that sat with Jesus as well as Jesus himself--all as one?
And not less will you be when you have walked the path Jesus walked that He might help you walk it and do the work He did, that what He had you might also possess.
But, dear reader, you shall first behold Him; then you will follow Him; and to follow Him is to go where He is. But before you can behold Him you shall do as John did; have the door of Heaven opened to you, which is the way made possible unto gates eternal. This you will deny as being possible until the flesh is thrown aside, and seek to travel another route such as the Churches do. But it shall profit you nothing. The Spirit world shall find you still waiting and wanting.
3. But when you behold Him that sits upon the throne, you will see Him as John saw Him, a thing which can not be changed. You will see one whose power has no limits, whose purposes no boundary. You will behold one whose power has no limit because He is one doing and serving Gods will, thus sustained by His will; whose will is like God Himself; Infinite in all things. It is as God wills it, so it is unchangeable.
And one beholding the one that sits upon the throne will see also the rainbow which also is unchangeable, being, a purpose of Gods will: the rainbow being the condition of man when willing to unite himself to the workings of Gods will which none can escape: Gods will being that sooner or later it shall be so, and His will is unchangeable. Amen.
Then there are between this earth of ours and a perfect Sonship with God, many spheres, many degrees of progression, as it may be termed, wherein countless numbers of souls dwell, all except those on this earth striving to submit their wills to the action of Gods will, each doing so according to its sphere, and rising to higher spheres according to what it does; each higher one giving inspiration to the one below it, and giving this inspiration exactly as it received it from a still higher, and so on up to the Christ sphere where Jesus dwells; this sphere being the mighty throne of God. Which state having been reached ends all strife, but not action, action being as everlasting as God Himself. In fact, the end of action being in God, no man shall ever see.
Thus it goes, and in this manner is the law of progression put into action from God to Christ. All souls dwelling in the Christ sphere being known as Christ, or Christs. Some planets having one, and some more; some as yet none. But in the manner that God gives to Christ, so does He give to the spheres below, or to any sphere to which He sees fit; knowing the perfect will. And He gives according to the extent, and in such amount as the sphere can receive. And each sphere imparts to the one below it. So goes Christs word, will, and plan down through existence to the earth, imparting to those upon the earth, as many as are willing to give up superstitions and beliefs, the will of God.
Thus in a slight measure is the plan of salvation described. This plan in its movement being the rainbow which John beheld in his vision.
4. Then if this be true that the plan of salvation, the means of return to the presence and consciousness of Gods will is the rainbow which John beheld in his vision; then we see that the heavens are divided into divisions; that we have many heavens; many I say; but in number I give seven. Seven spheres of existence each higher one being more in the exact likeness of perfection than its preceding one. The seventh one being perfect; the fourth, fifth, and sixth being saved. Thus a man is saviour before he is Christ. He is saviour if he is saved. If he is saved, he is able to save.
Beware, then, 0 leader of Churches. Beware, then, 0 follower of creeds, who cry out before men: I am saved! I am saved! For behold I say unto you, you shall enter the fourth heaven before you are saved, whether such a state of submission is reached here or in eternity. If here, then behold I say unto you, you shall not be hurt by the second death, which death is your existence in the flesh, not your departure from it. As your departure from your pre-existence unto the flesh was your first death; your existence in the flesh is the second. If you deny this, then I shall ask the question:
What was your existence before the flesh? Know you where or what it was? Know you your state of ecstasy while existing in the presence of God, for such you were once, in the day that He created you? Is this existence oblivious to you? Have you lost its knowledge? Then, My friend, you have indeed been hurt by the first death. You are living in the second; beware that you are not hurt by it also, for the effect of death is strong, and the day of resurrection slow. If you are wise, heed, then, My warning.
WHAT SHALL BE THE HEREAFTER?
In and through the first three heavens you shall make the sacrifice of your hearts. You shall strive to be submissive to the influence of God, that through working in His Will you may overcome the effects which the flesh has had upon you. And according as you become able to receive the wishes of Gods will, and the wisdom of His being and purpose; perhaps imparted to you through higher spirits; but nevertheless the will of God. And as you act under this you rise to higher spheres until the effects of the flesh have all been worked out. For, behold, dear reader, there is no repentance beyond the grave. There all is work as a recompense for duties delayed. But in time the fourth heaven is reached, which is the resurrection wherein you are also saved. Then, indeed, do men begin to call upon the Lord.
Now then, you who believe you are saved who have done nothing, sacrificed nothing, yet believe you will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven; if you would reach the state I have just described while dwelling upon the earth--for indeed it is possible with you, but do you do it?--then I say unto you, you shall not be hurt by the second death. But having overcome all the effects of the flesh, and acted under the perfect action of the all-wise hand while upon the earth, you shall immediately, on your departure, ascend unto the fourth Heaven wherein you are saved and restored unto the conscious presence of God, The Almighty.
I have now described something of what is to be hereafter. You have been told a little of what the duties of the three first heavens consist of. All of which John beheld when he saw, and called it a rainbow. But there are the other four heavens, yet but slightly spoken of: the seventh being perfect, but having its divisions. Still it is deemed perfect in the sight of God. The other three, the fourth, fifth, and sixth are divided into many divisions; each as a day has its hours, and the hours are divided by minutes, so are the heavens also.
The fourth, fifth and sixth heavens we will see as John saw them when he saw twenty and four seats around the throne. We will see it divided into twenty-four divisions; each circle, or heaven, being divided into eight, thus together being twenty-four. Each division being one degree nearer to the Infinite than the preceding; yet all are of the resurrected, saved, or restored dispensation of God. All have a place in Gods will. Thus they are as seats on which the perfect action of Gods purpose rests. They are also dispensations upon which all unsaved, or unrestored creations depend for help to draw them nearer the Creator. Each of these divisions of the heavens has within its boundary of wisdom, purpose and action, hosts of Angels. Each host John called an elder. Four and twenty he beheld clothed in white raiment, and on their heads were crowns of gold.
0 reader, 0 seeker after righteousness, see you the beauty of this plan, the raiment of a soul being the state of his existence? Was it not white, the raiment which clothes the redeemed soul, one on whom nothing has effect except the will of a perfect and all-wise, all powerful God? Would not the work of such a soul, and such an existence of souls be unto heaven as the gold is unto earth, a metal beyond destruction? Yes, dear mortal, to whom I appeal, the work, or crown of these elders, or twenty-four hosts of Heaven, are the hand of God; their crown a reward beyond destruction and beyond the understanding of the earth below.
5. Yes, 0 man upon the earth, I have intimated great things to you; but it is little indeed that your understanding will allow me to tell: It is not through such as you that God ordains and executes the actions of His creation; but through the heavens, and from His throne comes the command to action which no power, neither in hell nor Heaven can turn aside. And, 0 man, with all your boasted self-preservation, the very air that gives life through your nostrils is but loaned you that you might exist.
Why then not see the folly in all that the earth has to offer you? Why not see, 0 man, that it is all vanity of vanities since your strife has but false profits, and give yourself up to become a part of that mind upon whose back rests the burdens of all creation? Throw aside your false modes of worship, and allow the Saints who are the inhabitants of the hereafter to open up unto your vision the law of Christ which is obeyed in the Heavens, but which the earth in its vain efforts has failed to do.
Remember that the seven Heavens are the seven lamps of fire around the throne of God which John beheld in his vision, and it is only through them that you can be taught and enabled to become followers of Christ, and it is only through them that you can receive the commandments of Gods will, which are the lightnings that John saw preceding from out the throne and are the thunderings which he heard.
0 hearken unto My words, you who desire to receive life. If you would see the throne of God, and Him that sits thereon, go then to the throne for your guidance. The world cannot teach your ministers to be your guides, nor to be helpmates of the throne; but from them will you receive only husks in which the kernel does not lie. Even so. Amen.
6. No, 0 man, to receive the kernel you must go to where the kernel lies; for the kernel which forms the bread of life is consciousness of God. And consciousness of God is the sea of glass which John saw. If you would see it then sacrifice your heart and will unto the souls which are in the Heavens, and who do continually the will of Christ. They will cause you to behold the almighty power which God gives those dwelling in the seventh heaven unto which all who are wise submit themselves, and from whom the will of God issues forth unto all creation. It is also the beast which John compared to a lion because of its power being strongest in the heavens, even as the lion is king of all beasts.
When you become conscious of God, you will also be acted upon by what John described as a calf, which is the degree of heaven first under the sonship of God, and acts in perfect wisdom, because in perfect submission to the Son of God. Even as a calf is subject to its resistance of the powers of a lion.
Its influence upon you, 0 friends, will be perfect. And its way will lead you to paths eternal if you will allow yourselves to be the tool of its handling. Be nonresistant. even as its influence is non-resistant to Christ, the Son of God.
Would you too, 0 reader, behold another great wonder; the beast which John says had the face of a man? If you would, then give up unto the degree of Heaven in which is vested the prize of all knowledge, but not all power; but yet all-powerful because subject unto the lion to whom God has given all power.
The object of mans existence is his face; and his face is Infinite wisdom. And behold there are such existing within the gates of Heaven. And their eyes you shall not escape if you but submit yourself to act as you are acted upon by the Angels.
There is also that in Heaven which is saved of all else except a consciousness of God's will, which is also saviour of you, 0 mortal man, 0 spirit below. It is like a flying eagle. and John beheld that it was so in his vision; for it soars above all; it lives above all, it works above all but the will of God. And it, with the rest, cannot err. It can not be other than perfect, for God works through its consciousness, and its consciousness is perfect. For behold, the four saved heavens of God have eyes before and behind which nothing can escape. No. not even you no matter where you are, or how small.
Now, 0 mortal, are you still proud? Will you still resist the glory which accompanies the godly? Will you still cling to your foolish beliefs, and resist the cry of the spirits? Will you still heed the leaders among men; the rulers of churches and the teachers of creeds, and resist the voice of spirits who, indeed, are worthy to teach and preach the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ? Amen.
8. I declare now that the worthy teachers of the word of Jesus Christ are the departed souls; and that no man knows or follows the will of Jesus Christ, our Saviour who separates himself from them. But those, when there are any, who dwell upon the earth and are able to manifest the law of salvation either in wisdom or works, are enabled by the Souls dwelling in his presence, departed from earth to take up their abode in the heavenly essence of Christs existence.
Having now declared this to be so; declared it even against your beliefs, I will proceed to give a still clearer description of the four great redeeming heavens spoken of as beasts in the sixth, seventh, and eighth verses of the fourth chapter of Johns Revelation.
These four heavens which do nothing but Gods will, and who have upon them no effects of imperfection, or disobedience, are, each of them, divided into seven stages, or states of existence. The seventh stage of each heaven is the complete one, the one which denotes the finish. The finish of a heaven, or of any creation, being the day of rest, when spiritually speaking. Then besides the seventh stage of any one of these heavens, which is the complete one, the one which is the combination of them all, there are six others leading up to it; six stages of harmonious progression toward God in each heaven, the seventh being the fullness.
These are the six wings, or branches of each heaven which bring the power possessed by the seventh. They are the wings spoken of by John as he beheld them full of eyes within, meaning full of the Life of God.
We might compare the seven stages of each heaven with the account in Genesis In six days God created the world, and on the seventh day He rested from all that He had made. So it is with the seven heavens. The six wings are the six stages of work. and the seventh is the result of the six stages of being. And these four great heavens rest not day or night say, Holy, Holy, Holy, because they cease not to continually receive God and His Will. They realize that God alone is perfect, and that through Him only comes perfection of action and being. Therefore, their wish and labor is to give glory, which is service, to Him who was and is, and lives forever.
9. And through the submission of these four heavens unto the one that has completed the substance of them all, they are enabled to receive from Him the substance of Gods wishes.
10. And through the guidance of His perfect leadership, because of having arrived at perfect unity with God, the whole twenty-four hosts of Heaven arrive at Sonship and perfect unity with God, which is to cast their crowns before the throne saying:
11. You are worthy, 0 Lord, to receive unison, perfection. and oneness with Gods almighty will from which all things were created for this end and Your pleasure.
CHAPTER FIVE
PRAYER OF THE MEDIUM
0, most worthy King, help me to remain in submission that I may receive and record your will. Amen.
1. There is one beginning. And from this beginning comes all things. But there is one before the beginning. This one is God. He is first. He always was. He is greater than the greatest, more than the most. Then that nothing can reach Him so as to be God, is true; or if it is not true then God is not the greatest because others are as great.
No, my friend, nothing can be God except God. Nothing can reach Gods position except Himself. And He has always held it, but others can become one with Him through reaching His throne. What then is His throne if man shall reach it and become one with Him? If God is the greatest, then the greatest under Him must be His throne, and since His will is His greatest and first creation, then Gods will is the throne; the power of His will the one sitting upon the throne; and the object of His will, which is perfection, is the wills right hand, and truth is the book that is held by the right hand of the object of Gods will.
Thus, dear reader, where there is truth and power, there is perfection. It is in the will of God. Outside of this you shall fail to find it, and no mind can create it. So, without it, man is helpless indeed. Then if Gods will is the highest possible level to which man can attain, when he has reached this state, will he then cease to be active and progressive? No. He will never cease. For even though he becomes one with Gods will, which makes him perfect because he never acts imperfectly, and can carry out any wish of Gods will, still, Gods will, coming from an Infinite source is infinite in its abundance, and though man shall reach it, he can not reach its source, which is God; thus making possible an onward course the end of which is never reached. Even so. Amen.
But when you have reached Gods will, and have sacrificed your own; which means when you have sacrificed your wishes, your beliefs, your aspirations, your thoughts, your walks and talks, all into the keeping and handling of Gods infinite purpose. But when you have done this, have you reached the throne?
2 We have now proclaimed through revelation, for in no other way could it be proclaimed that all truth, all power, all perfection, is within the will of God. And that through His will all men can receive it. But without that all are lost. Even more than a proclamation is this. For it is even a manifestation of that fact to all who are earnest and willing to receive it. And to those who are willing their reward is great, and they shall never regret the moment they received these revelations as truth; because for them the path is opened unto eternal salvation. And yet it has but begun, even what shall be made known through this willing prophet. I shall make rapid use of his existence while upon the earth, not to say of another whom I at present, in these revealments do not feel disposed to declare; but will resume the subject which is the object of our present discussion.
The throne, or will of God, its possession and uses, is power, truth and perfection. It also is the highest manifestation of Gods creation to which all men must attain, by which all things are controlled, and through which all things are allowed to exist. It has with it a call unto man, its call being its proclamation of its unceasing willingness to receive men into its bosom under its protection and care. Its call is also its constant persuasion unto men to give up their wills and to have manifested through them the seven degrees of Gods will, which is to loose the seven seals and possess their enclosure of mighty truth and perfection, which is the Book of Life
Heed this call unto you. 0 mortals below, 0 spirits of Heaven above, this persuasion of Gods will unto you, for this call is the strong and mighty Angel proclaiming with a loud voice Who is worthy to open the Book and to loose the seals thereof?"
3. Behold, 0 man, this call from the throne of God is addressed unto you. It is issued by the will of God, and performed by the hand of His will. Truth is its possession, and the will of God above operates it. Therefore, if you will see it, let the will of God be your will also, for no man in Heaven or on earth, neither under the earth, is able by himself to act in this perfection. nor to look thereon except as he is acted upon, or as Truth is enacted through him by the all-wise, all-powerful will of God the Creator. Amen.
4 But man, who has been living a self-willed life has much to atone for, and great sacrifice to make before he can be acted upon by the will of God sufficiently to make amendment for your disobedience before your Father and Creator. Great trials and tribulations must first pass your door before you can see the vanity of your own beliefs and actions. Go on your way, 0 man, if you will still be stubborn. Continue your course if you are still satisfied with yourselves. But the day shall come in due course of time, not for one, but for all; if not on earth, then in eternity, when the wheel shall refuse to turn; when self-sustenance shall have no hope, and when every man shall be exhausted; every possibility tried and found hopeless. Desperation shall stare you in the face. Then, 0 man, you shall see the extent of your powers.
How blessed are the unfortunate of the earth who realize this fact while in the flesh. For, indeed, 0 man, it is easy to boast when things are not against you; and yet every day has its turning. Think you, then, 0 man, with whom the world has dealt bountifully, that you shall escape the turn of fortune? Your years may be many, or the day of your death may be set; your last prayer may be uttered, but you are not through. You shall depart from the body; that is true; but with the body you shall leave the ease you have enjoyed; and the possessions over which you have boasted, you shall also leave.
But your selfish love of convenience you shall not leave behind. Nay, yourself you shall remain wherever you are, and the length of time you shall remain in the lower spirit circles in the condition you entered is not for me to say. But what ever the time may be it has an end, and with the end will come your awakening to your true condition. What shall you find it to be? An unprogressed one? A low one with the sins of a selfish, disobedient life to be atoned for, and multitudes of sins to be worked out before you shall be worthy to hear the voice of the elder saying: Weep not!
What is the voice of the elder? It is a redeeming condition, and its reward a condition which you must attain to before you can hear its voice. What then is the weeping? It is the work done as an amendment of the past, and this work is done by your submission to the action of Gods will; and your work in his will, will be given you according to your condition. If it be a sinful one, it will be such as will counteract the sin until such time as would now seem endless. But in time you shall be relieved from all effects of the flesh to which you submitted yourself while in the body. And you shall be redeemed and saved; but during that time you shall have nothing, and be worthy of nothing which will enable you to look upon the Book of Life to realize perfect peace and harmony.
Now shall it be asked why I make possible an atonement beyond the grave, when Jesus, while upon the earth said: Beyond the grave there is no repentance. But, my friend, did he say: Beyond the grave there is no atonement?
Beyond the grave there is no repentance, because there all is work to be undone. There is no repentance because there is no sinning further than you have already sinned; and to repent from sin must come while there is opportunity to sin. When the opportunity is lost, then atonement is by a different course, by work to undo, which is weeping. Certainly not weeping as men of the flesh know it; yet not so different from it as to do away with remorse. Your remorse shall be great to inspire you to wish to undo the work that could have been made unnecessary, but which is necessary because of disobedience, which is lamentable, and its existence might well be described by John as, much weeping.
5. But when you and all men shall have redeemed yourselves of the effects of the self-will reign, and shall enter the fourth heavenly sphere, or the fourth degree of Gods will which is complete submission and willingness to serve, which constitutes, freedom from the shadow of death, you shall then receive that peace, love, and freedom from God which is due all who enter the boundaries of this place where the privilege of working for the pleasure of God, as well as being worked upon, is the voice which says: Weep not. Which is the same as to say: You are free. Why then are you free?
The Angel said: Because the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, has prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof But now that you have read the reason, know you the question? No. You do not know because you are unable to understand. You might draw conclusions, but after they have been drawn, are you positive that there is no mistake? Not so. You might believe; but to know is not in man; but in God. And if man shall know, it must be through revelation which comes from God. For without that all is surmise; all is belief, and nothing is known except experience which is given to your handling; and when first discovered to be a knowledge, it was discovered by the action of spirit upon man, for which he himself took the credit.
Now before I translate the revealed and true reasons why you are free when entering the fourth heaven; or before I shall make known what was meant and what is still meant by the words of the elders as recorded in the fifth verse and fifth chapter of Johns Revelation; first draw your own conclusions, and judge by your own reason, that you may see that to know the Scriptures or to reach Heaven is not in the power of mans mind without revelation. If you do not know the meaning of words, how then shall you believe; how then shall you be its imitator?
And as judging is not knowing until it is judged for you by your Father; how then shall a man know so as to follow? By revelation. And revelation is given to him who gives up all he has and follows Christ: a thing claimed by many, but performed by few, if the question is to be answered for them. If they deceive themselves by false convictions, then the consequences they must inherit.
What then, 0 Lord, is the Lion? You know, and I am indeed in need of your assistance. I know not, but am anxious to have your decision. Have you in your heart this prayer? If so, your door is open to receive. For if in your heart you are willing, then you are able to believe; if able to believe, then you are also able to receive. Upon this all mens willingness to be a servant of Christ is based. For how much they are willing to believe, to that extent they receive. Then, 0 man, can you not see the reason for so many unanswered prayers? Can you not see where countless millions who appear to be willing are not put in unison with Christ?
If this reason is dim to you, then test mans willingness to believe and see if you do not find him where he is unwilling to give up. See if he has not opinions he is unwilling to vary from. Try him by offering your opinions which you may know to be true, but a variation from his beliefs, that you may see whether or not he will receive. Behold, you shall either change his beliefs against his present will; or force him against his will to receive your gifts. If you do not, he will reject you. So, 0 inconsistent humanity, how many after all are willing and anxious to serve Christ if they cannot follow Him after their own fashion?
Can you not see why submission and complete surrender of all beliefs and superstitions are necessary for a servant of God? Be you, then, believing; which is to be willing to receive while we proceed to make known the elders meaning by The Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the root of David. The Lion is the will of God, or The tribe of Judah. which is the same as The Root of David is to the redeemed. Now then we have the words of the elder unto him who works out his redemption and enters the saviour dispensation of Heaven.
Weep not: for the will of God which was given to the redeemed has prevailed to deliver unto thee The Book of Life, which is Truth, and to take you unto the throne of God and make you a joint heir with Christ to be a son with him, even so. Amen.
6. What now shall we behold in this the redeemed state of the souls existence known as the fourth heaven? What shall be the life and the realization of the soul after its redemption from sin? Is it not possible that we shall realize that John beheld it would be? Is it not more than possible? Is it not so? And if it is so that John beheld the true condition, which must be or it would not be revelation. Then let us review his vision, for that which he beheld is that which is realized by the soul as it enters the state of redemption and reconciliation with God. And John beheld in the midst of the throne, which is in the midst of Gods will--in its midst because in its action and in its authority, or substance; and of the four beasts which are the four redeemed dispensations; and in the midst of the elders, which are the four hosts of angels acting in Gods authority through his will.
Here stood a lamb as it had been slain. The lamb being the resurrection because having been once rejected by the dead in God, who are the unredeemed, and those living and acting in their own wills. And mans will not being Gods will makes necessary a restoration because of a rejection. A rejection being the same as to slay because you depart from it and its action, and are slain until the redemption, which is the resurrection unto the acting in Gods will and manner.
Then what shall be the realization bestowed upon one having been redeemed? What shall be his peace and his happiness as John beheld it to be? He shall realize himself redeemed, and among the hosts of Angels dwelling within the perfection of Heaven, living the life of the resurrection, receiving of the seven powers of Gods will and becoming of the likeness of the face of God to fulfill the purpose for which He created you.
Do you dispute this owing to the fact that you are positive that the Lamb is Jesus of Nazareth, and not a condition of being, or existence? Have I, dear reader, denied this? If you have so misjudged, then I refer you to His words while in the flesh: I am the resurrection and the life. Then I have not conflicted with previous revelation; but have proven it to be more consistent, for while I have described the Lamb as a condition of the resurrected life because it is so, and because it was so meant; and yet I have not denied its king. And before you can behold the king of a condition, you must first enter the condition itself.
If you shall know Me, first be of Me; for I am the resurrection and the life. And if I am also the resurrection and the Lamb, then all that are of the resurrection are of the Lamb. For all that I am, the resurrection is; and all that the resurrection is, so am I. So say I, the Lord, unto you. So, if you will be wise, heed then My saying. For as I once was, I am even more now. And as I once spoke even so do I now speak. Amen.
7. What then is the condition which makes worthy the soul to receive The Book of Life, which is Truth, truth being the will of God? It is either the state of life, or the state of the resurrection, which are one and the same in substance, life being with God as is also the resurrection.
Then when shall you be redeemed unto life? You shall be resurrected; and when you are resurrected you will be the resurrection; and shall receive of the Book of Life through the action of Gods will bestowed upon you, which is to take the book of the right hand of Him that sits upon the throne of God. To take being to receive of the love, the power, the action, and the knowledge of Gods will. Amen.
8. The action of Gods will at the time of the resurrection of any soul is perfect. That is, he acts perfectly according to the wish of Gods will, because he is resurrected from the dead, or from the flesh, and becomes an elder, which is an instrument in the hands of God, the Almighty. Thus an elder is also one of the mighty host of angels who are also saints because they are saintly. This state is peaceful, and their soul is at rest from confusion and strife. Their object is to serve God; their wish to do His will; their work is accomplished without strife because their efforts are sustained by the power of Christ who never fails because His power has no limit.
They are at peace because what they do they know to be Gods will; therefore they know it is perfect. They fear no failures, because God, who commands their actions, never fails; failure being impossible with Him because He is Almighty. Then is it not plain that when you have taken The Book of Life, which is Gods will, and which is when you are resurrected, that you will then be one of the four and twenty elders, and one of the four beasts, and fall down before the Lamb, or restoration of Gods presence, with golden harps, which are perfect wishes, and play the tune of the Infinite, which is the prayers of the saints; your desires and your works being your prayers, and both being inspired and received as well as acted through the power of Gods perfect will through you. Would not this be the prayers of the saints? 0 man, is not this reward great enough to cause you to leave all other objects in life except to be a tool of the Infinite and be a worker of perfection?
0 man, receive of My spirit and come on to the resurrection. Behold, it is at hand and I am awaiting the answer. Let it be in the affirmative while there is yet time to make much unpleasant work and conditions unnecessary. It is better that you yield; for the resurrection is a state you can delay, but can not escape. It is the destiny of man that he cannot always serve himself, but must return unto the will of his Master, where he will sing a new song, which song will be the works of Gods will. It will be the song of truth which he now in the flesh knows not of unless he is inspired. It is the song of the resurrection in which he will sing: You are worthy to take the Book of Life, for in it only will he see life and open its seals, for there only will he find himself able to work in perfection, and receive of perfect love.
When you have reached this state, you will call what you now realize as pleasant and worthy, the shadow of death in which life and truth were rejected and slain, but here resurrected and redeemed by the plan and power of Gods will which is the blood that shall redeem every kindred, tongue, nation, and people. That blood is the plan which cannot fail to overcome every mans wickedness and evil so as, in the end, to force him to yield up his will and turn to the will of the Almighty.
Then, 0 man, will you realize the truth indeed of the state which John describes in these words: And they sang a new song. saying You are worthy to take the book and to open the seals thereof, for you was slain and have redeemed us out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.
For, behold, dear reader, God calls any degree of work, or state of being other than that of his will, kindreds, tongues, nations and people, because they are all states of confusion from which the soul must be relieved.
10. For it is only through this redemption and being forced, or lifted out of other kindreds and tongues that you can receive of Gods will and be unto Him a king, because working for His kingdom; and as priests because of receiving of His kingdom: and it is only by receiving of His kingdom that you can shower down blessings, or direct help to the earth, which is to reign on it. Even so Amen.
11 But when you have partaken of it, or of the resurrection of the dead, then shall your life be perfect in the sight of the Lord. Then will your efforts be united with the efforts of many angels; and their voice shall be your voice, and your voice shall be theirs. And all shall be so completely ruled and governed by Gods holy will that their voice shall be Gods voice, for all shall be around Gods throne, which is his will, and have a seat as elders, which is a position of action and servitude. And all shall be as a mighty river which divides into four heads from which is watered and protected the face of the mighty deep. And the water shall be that of life coming of four beasts from whose bodies can the universe be fed and tendered, and from whose power can the wicked be redeemed. And the works of these beasts of strength in Gods kingdom, and the numbers of souls, or angels making up these beasts is ten thousand times ten thousand and thousands of thousands, which means numbers innumerable, and works without end. 0, man, what are the rewards of the flesh that you should so cling to its bridle and limit your peace and happiness to the wounding of your soul to its hurt?
12 Give up its follies and submit yourself to the care of the angels who will work Gods will through you. Be shown by them and guided by them into true paths eternal, and say with them: Worthy is the Lamb, or the Life that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength See that only in the resurrection, or the will of God does this wisdom and strength lie. Receive of it, and honor the will of God only, and give all glory, which is all your efforts unto the prompting of Gods will, and receive of its blessings, which is also to give blessings.
13 For all creatures which are of Heaven, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea are predestined to be ruled and submit themselves to Gods will, and receive it. And all will in the course of time be heard saying, and seem realizing that all honor and glory and power is obtained by submitting to the action of Gods will; and that peace shall always come by serving the object of Gods will, both in the past, and now, and forever in the future.
14. And the end of all desire to serve otherwise, or to be otherwise will come when man reaches the state of redemption and once realizes the satisfaction of being a willing servant of God. Then will they say: So let it be always, so be it forever, which is to say: Amen.
For after passing through the shadow of death and tasting of its bitterness, and then receiving of the reward of Gods love which is always bestowed upon a willing servant, then you will, 0, mortal, and spirit, realize how ghastly horrible was mortality and from thence forth be willing to be of the four and twenty elders, worshiping and serving Him that lives forever.
The remembrance of the flesh shall always be a memory which will enable you to appreciate the peace of Gods love. The contrast will be of such marvelous difference that it will not be easy to forget the homage due to that which redeemed you from the churches and confusions of your own will.
So, 0 man, be of the wise. Strive not longer to be unhappy, grappling with the flesh and foolish worths. Become independent of the world and its opinions, and give yourself up to a new and different master is always My first and last appeal to the soul who has forgotten God. Even so. Amen.
CHAPTER SIX
PRAYER OF THE MEDIUM
0 you most humble Judge and King of the universe, who from the majesty of Your throne behold our needs. Will You bless me with passiveness and submission, that I may continue on in the work which You have set me about, revealing the secrets of Johns revelations which You gave him on the day of Your visitation; and which You give me also now in the day of Your coming? Amen.
I am the Lord, the Life, and the Light. I am King of Kin