The following was orginally Supplement:
7/26/29 Historical Data and Connections of [
165], being a
treatise on the entity's relation and relationships with
[others closely associated in the work of the] Assoc. of
Nat'l Investigators. Compiled and edited by the Historical
Committee of the ANI, from the Life Rdgs. of Edgar Cayce.
Hugh Lynn Cayce
Thomas Sugrue
Gladys Davis
This [gathering of] data is not a simple collection of our
ideas concerning your life reading. It is the result of a
great deal of study and comparison of your life reading with
many others who are at the present time connected in this
work. We believe that an understanding of the life readings
will lead to a better understanding among the individuals
who are attempting to work and build together at this time
in our Association. From the various connections in past
experiences there have come the many urges that both develop
and retard the entity. To understand a condition is to
become master of it - for a man with a developed will power.
Understanding will bring cooperation and cooperation is
essential to the progress of the WORK.
EC Work Rdg.
254-50, on
7/14/29: "In these things then, let
each be mindful of that place, that niche, that purport each
is to fill, and fill that with all the power, might,
strength, that lies within that body! So cooperate with
other individuals, working in their individual capacities,
that the whole purport may be as one, even as the Father and
I are one in you. I speak not of myself, but that ye may
know the truth even as delivered in the day when I walked
among men and became known as the Son of Man, and the savior
of a beknighted race. Here, my brethern, ye are come again
to fulfil, in this place, a glorious principle, a glorious
article of work among the sons of man. Let each, then, in
that power that may be gained in that association of the
forces as manifest through each, become one in purpose."
It seems that some twelve thousand years ago there was
builded in Egypt a work similar in many respects to our
present endeavors. That period in the history of the world,
which the readings tell us was one of the highest points of
civilization reached as yet by man, has an influence on the
present, an influence which is only governed by what we
choose to make of our lives today. At that time you held an
important and responsible place and the urges which you bring
over from that time are naturally very strong. Some of
these hinder you, others help you. Due to the importance of
this period it might be well to understand your position at
that time, your urges and their present effects before we go
into a discussion of your connections with various
individuals.
Egypt:
As Arart, a leader and ruler of a northern country, you came
down from the north upon Egypt and conquered the country.
(See [5748 series] Egyptian History, inclosed) You found
that to mould the progress of the nation you would have to
gain the confidence of the people whom you had conquered.
Therefore, you withdrew as the active director and by raising
a promising young native scribe to power and pitting against
him your son [900 and 341, respectively], surrounding them
with a group of influential councillors, establishing a
powerful high priest [
294] (Edgar Cayce) and guiding and
advising each and everyone of them you were able to see
develop a great civilization. Much of the success of the
attempted progress was due to your great understanding and
handling of the men whom you inspired to greater and greater
endeavors.
From this appearance you bring into the present two of the
greatest urges which go to make up your individuality. There
is the great forbearance to all peoples, a wonderful driving
principle. Then, there is the urge to subdue, to conquer,
to master, a dangerous driving principle.
In the present these two in a certain manner conflict and
bring some worry to you not only in business and social
relations but in your work in this Association. An
outstanding example of this is your attitude toward [
900],
or putting it in a better way your attitude toward one
another. If you will study the period and the various
individuals you contact you will be able to better
understand why you feel as you do at times and why they
likewise are caught at times by the winds of urges. With
understanding for you will come forbearance and development.
[
900]
Egypt:
At this period [
900] was a young native scribe who was highly
respected by the people. You realized his abilities and
influence and raised him to the position of chief scribe and
learned man to the young ruler, your son, [
341]. You
encouraged these two to work in a bit competitive spirit in
attempting to give the greater understanding to the people.
There was naturally at first a certain amount of antagonism
between you as he considered you the outsider and conquerer
of his people and you considered him as one of ability, as
much or more than your son. This must have been overcome as
you recognized and raised him to power. However, you
probably suggested to your son that he be chosen rather than
directly approaching him. As you came to a better
understanding of one another you worked well together.
In the present there would naturally arise in [
900], as you
first approach the work, the fear that you are again come to
conquer. Innately there is that feeling that you are an
outsider. And in approaching him you feel innately that he
is incapable, out of place, and doesn't like you. There
arises the desire to master him and put him in his place.
You feel the ability to control and guide, as you did in
Egypt, the whole situation.
Now in the present you must again recognize [
900]'s abilities
and his attitude toward the work. This later you will find
is not nearly so material as you have thus far considered it.
[
900] developed in the Egyptian experience great abilities
to give an understanding to people of spiritual truths. He
labored then under the hardship of being one oppressed and
for his development at that time he has been chosen to head
up the active beginning of the work this time. He is not a
great executive as his present position would denote but is
a teacher and a student, one who will gradually wrap himself
in his theosophical angle of the work. You who then were the
guide and directing power naturally innately cannot
understand his present position at the head of the work which
you directed before. Then, you at first naturally are prone
to be a bit jealous of his insight and theosophical ability.
Understand the man, his ideas and ideals and get them first
hand and not through some one else. You can work with him.
You can help him through advice and council. And once you
have come to an understanding together you may accomplish
a great deal. Gradually but surely he will become absorbed
in his writing and lecturing and teaching in his way. You
will strengthen and lend to him a background which will be
of infinite value to him. You and [
900] will naturally be
interested in fields of endeavor, in angles of the work which
will always bring you into a contact of one backing and
advising the other - never active in the exactly same field.
Consider well the quotations from some of his readings which
accompany this. Come to understand the man and you will have
taken a step to greatly advance the progress of the work.
Palestine:
In this period [
900] was one of those who worked with those
who labored at rebuilding the walls of the Holy City. He
came in contact with you perhaps only indirectly as the armor
bearer to the one attacking the city. At that time [
953] was
the one who labored with those working on the walls and was
sent out to parley with the leader whom you followed. Later
when he enters into an active connection with the work you
will be able to work through him very nicely with the [[
900]
& [
137] brothers]. In other words he will be of help to you.
(Note in this last connection [
953]'s relation with you in
Egypt.)
In the present this appearance brings to you the active force
of disagreement with [
900]. This assumes more of the
physical attitude at times, of course more urge than action.
Remember that this time he is not on the opposing side but
working with you in spirit if not in form at present. Don't
let this urge cause flares of temper which it would tend to
do. While you lost during this appearance the urge is to
hate anything that is done for a selfish interest. You did
that then and naturally hate it now.
[
195]
Egypt:
[
195] during his appearance in Egypt was in your household
and related to you, perhaps a brother or some other close
relative. He became the important builder of the period and
gave much through applying in a physical manner the ideas
and principles presented during the period. During this time
he was closely connected with [
900] and worked with him.
This undoubtedly opens up a means of approach to [
900], for
[
195] would while perhaps disagreeing with you at times on
definite propositions favoring [
900], would like you
instinctively as you would like him.
[
953]
Egypt:
At this period Mr. [
953] was brought in by you from the north
and established in the position of chief councillor to
yourself and then to [
341], your son, whom you placed on
the throne at an early age. [
953] became one of the most
influential men of the time and had a great deal to do with
guiding the principles and work as then carried on. He was
particularly opposed to the high priest, [
294] Edgar Cayce,
and councilled his banishment.
In the present [
953] has for you, without knowing you, a
natural respect and faith in your ability. You and he will
work well together when once he begins to take an active part
in the work, as he will unless he attempts to hold himself
through his will away from the Association. In understanding
his attitude it is well to remember that he was the one who
directly caused [
294] Edgar so much trouble before and this
time desires to make personal retribution to him. Remember
that when [
900] took up the active promotion of the work,
[
953] simply saw in him a Jew, a business man trying to gain
material success from the readings. The Association of
National Investigators Inc. was the New York crowd's creation
and not his way of doing the thing. He would have preferred
to see that [
294] Edgar obtained the money whereby he might
carry on the work as he wished it. Therefore, [
953] drew off
to consider the whole proposition. He felt that unless he
could be of financial assistance they should be allowed to
run things their way. He does not understand the ideas and
the ideals which are back of the men who are now interested
in the work and he cannot see clearly his own part in the
work as yet. Gradually he will be drawn in, possibly through
the archaeological work in which he is extremely interested.
Once he has become connected he will be of great assistance
to the work as a whole and especially to you personally.
Palestine:
During this time Mr. [
953] was one of those who worked on the
walls of the Holy City. You were the armor bearer to the
attacking leader. [
953] worked directly with the [[
900] &
[
137] brothers] and [
257] on this wall and was the one sent
to parley with the attackers. From his efforts peace was
established for a time.
In the present there would naturally arise a certain
conflict between you but one which could always be settled
with reasoning and consideration. [
953] is a business man, a
good executive, and will gradually slip into such a position
with relation to the actual work of the Association.
[
137]
Palestine:
At this time [
137] was an armor bearer to Ezekiel who led the
return of the Jews to the Holy City. He occupied a position
corresponding to your own except that you were on opposing
sides. There was perhaps no personal conflict at this time
but simply a feeling of being on opposite sides of the fence.
In the present this urge for the period may be seen. A
slight feeling of opposition yet no definite contact. You
will find that [
137]'s development in a spiritual manner has
been very great and his desire to be of aid to his fellow
man far exceeds any urge which may show up now and then for
a moment. You will find him, as you come to know him better,
a wonderful person from the angle of the application of love
in his everyday life.
[
341]
Egypt:
This is the only appearance in which you contacted this
entity. At this time you were very close together as father
and son. Not only was there developed a personal association
but each of you came to recognize and respect the abilities
of the other. You found that you would be unable to develop
the resources of the nation you had conquered unless you
gained the cooperation of the natives and really gave to
them as much as you expected them to give to you. Realizing
that you represented the conquerer and destroyer to the
peoples you drew away into the background. By placing your
son on the throne at an early age and surrounding him with a
competent group of councillors you were able to guide the
policies of the nation and not appear as the active force.
You suggested that a young native scribe be raised to a
position of power because you recognized his abilities and
realized his influence on the people. By pitting your son
against him you were able to get a great deal of work out of
them both. By guiding and directing and advising, you began
the building of one of the world's highest civilizations,
yet unrecorded by history.
At this time, of course, there exists between you and [
341]
a natural bond both personal and practical. By practical I
mean that there exists an interest in the same fields of work
and a parallel of ideas concerning the general matters of
the Association. You will find [
341] useful as a channel
through whom to work with other individuals in the immediate
connection of the entity. You will find him at times too
extreme in his ideas and too prone to rush away at a tangent.
He will appreciate your advice. He will reason with you.
He won't be driven very far.
[
257]
Egypt:
During this period [
257] was a priest and one who favored
the priest [
294] (Edgar Cayce) who was banished. There would
arise from this no personal antagonism but rather a
disagreement on principles and ideas. You undoubtedly
regarded him at this time as one who favored the wrong side
of the question but rather to be pitied than hated, rather a
misdirected mind.
In the present there would arise from this period a tendency
to disagree over ideas and abstract propositions coupled with
a desire to help the man gain a bit larger insight into the
higher values of life as you see them. Don't let him
influence you too much. Study and understand the man and
know that his angle of approaching the work is always
personal and tinged with the strange fire which he attempted
to burn on the altar at that time. One who in Egypt tried to
accomplish something through other means than those used in
the regular temple worship and therein brought trouble to
himself and the condemnation of many. This time he is trying
to make up, as it were, to everyone and bring everyone into
contact with the work yet always there is the same business
angle, his strange fire in this appearance. Don't accept
[
257]'s judgment of individuals but consider them for
yourself.
Palestine:
At this time [
257] was close to the leader of the peoples who
returned to the Holy City. Being on opposite sides with
regards to you there was naturally a certain amount of
antagonism. Yet this may be seen in the present as an urge
which carries nothing of the personal element with it yet
remains a matter of sides at times when some matter of action
or principle arises. This might arise in a business manner
very easily now and then.
United States:
At this time [
257] was an aide to Lord Howe, the general
with whom you were sent to parley over the situation in the
colonies at this time. At this period [
257] respected your
varied abilities as Franklin and was probably interested in
the manner in which you handled the negotiations. You
possibly respected him for his position. There was, of
course, a bit of natural feeling since you were on opposite
sides.
In the present there would arise from this a respect in him
for your abilities in many fields of endeavor, while there
would naturally arise in you a respect for his abilities in
a business manner, corresponding to position in this earlier
period. The tinge of disagreement in a business way would
arise from the feeling of being on opposite sides, race
perhaps at the present.
You can be of a great deal of help to [
257] through
interesting him in values which are more stable than his
eternal business. There is in him a strong urge to close
friendships, love of race and people and spiritual attitudes
at times. Use these later to show him a way to help himself
through helping others. Help him to think more in terms of
ideas and ideals rather than in phrases like this, his own:
"Young man, measure your success by dollars and cents."
[
2694]
Egypt:
At this period [
2694] was one who greatly assisted in
bringing the priest back from banishment. As you favored and
advised this step you were probably very close to him.
In the present there would come for him a natural respect for
your abilities and power, and in you an understanding that
he is one who can aid in smoothing and handling difficult
little problems in which several persons are involved.
Edgar Cayce [
294]
Egypt:
During this time Edgar was the high priest who was banished
and whose breaking of the law as then set up brought about
so much trouble and turmoil. When many were seeking to
recall the priest from exile you were in favor of it. You
were the one who chose the priest in the beginning and then
the one to favor his return. There was a natural period of
disagreement of the principle of the law but this did not
assume personal relations. Naturally you worked well
together.
In the present Edgar [
294], admires and respects your ability
in every line and naturally desires to see you become again
a power in the work, the same work which we carried on then
in Egypt. You recognize his ability as a teacher and one
who can do much to help others. Only at times would there
arise a difference of opinion over some definite matter but
only when this comes through someone else and you and Edgar
do not get together. You two should understand and carry on
in fine style. Do not let his desire to see you in power
again lead you to extremes.
An interesting point is that brought out in your letter to
Edgar [
294] a short time ago. In it you made a statement
which he probably made some 12,000 years ago, when you asked
him to become the high priest of Egypt, "I will work in that
capacity if you desire it." Carry on.
[
288]
Egypt:
At this time [
288] was the daughter of [
294] and [
538]. She
possibly represented to you the result of breaking a given
law. She lived to be only a small child.
This time let her not seem to be the cause of trouble but
understand that she is rather in a position of the result of
trouble. She is trying hard to work in a very difficult
position. Your personal interest in her will help her
greatly, simply general.
[
136]
Egypt:
During this period the relation with this entity was probably
very pleasant. [
136] cared for [
900] during his old age and
also worked in the temple. There was possibly some slight
feeling of antagonism because of [
900]'s feeling as a native.
This was not great, however, as her greatest influence was
during the later portion of the rule when cooperation was in
full swing.
In the present there would come a natural respect on her part
for your ability and power, perhaps a little fear of it at
times. Her developments in other experiences make her one
who should be interesting to you and easy to get along with.
Palestine:
There was no direct connection at this time.
[
538]
Egypt:
In this period [
538] was a dancer in the temple and a
favorite of your son, [
341]. Through her power over men she
attracted the high priest, [
294], and he took her as a second
wife. This was against the law and the two were banished.
She must have represented to you the cause of a great part
of the trouble which immediately befell the country. The
relation at first as the favorite may have been very pleasant
and by your approving of the return of the priest you
probably gained her favor.
In the present there would come a friendly reaction from her
toward you while you will fail to understand just how she
feels about situations at times. There would be no active
antagonism.
[
903]
Palestine:
This was the only time this entity contacted you. While she
was on opposing sides there was no personal contact. The
entity knew you as a name only, perhaps not even that well.
She was among those who returned to the Holy City at the time
you were one of the attackers.
The urge from this appearance would not be great in any
direction. There might arise a bit of antagonism at times
through some one else in a matter of a moment's argument or
perhaps there may be present in either or both of you some
latent feeling of racial nature. This is suggested as only
a possibility, certainly not necessarily a fact.
Mrs. [
1381]
Egypt:
At this period Mrs. [
1381] was the manager of your household,
which must have been rather large at this time. She acted
in the capacity of business manager and one on whom you
depended in any matter relating to your general affairs.
There are some interesting possibilities for connection in
this appearance that one can tell little of from just the
life reading.
The reactions in the present would be very strong. There
would naturally exist a bond of dependence between you. She
would be one to recognize and encourage your varied abilities
and power. You would place some little dependence in her
general business ability. Too, there might arise the
possibility of a bit of strife here through her connection
with the family life of yourself in Egypt.
[
265]
Egypt:
In this time Mrs. [
265] was your wife and the mother of at
least your elder son, [
341], her present grandson. At this
period she caused quite a bit of trouble in the life of your
son in her attempts to rule him. As the readings put it she
was submerged. I hope not physically.
In the present there would of course be a natural attraction.
This would undoubtedly be combined with a certain amount of
disagreement as both of you desired to rule and in a manner
do at the present. Too, strong minds brought together would
be bound to clash, if they didn't the world would cease to
be interesting.
Dr. [
5618]
Egypt:
At this time Dr. [
5618] was in charge of the various
institutions that were builded for the education of man,
physically, mentally and spiritually. He did not side with
any faction during the periods of strife and acted as a
stable force among them. Your connection with him must have
been of the best.
From this there comes the recognition of the ability one of
the other. Each sees and knows the faults of the other much
better than two average individuals who meet. Yet each
considers the other to be a capable man. When you see one
another's faults so easily it is hard to keep from condemning
them sometimes. You should be able to work well together
but don't try to drive or over-rule the man. Advise him,
reason with him, but don't try to run over him.
[
760]
Egypt:
In this period Mrs. [
760] was your daughter and naturally
very close to you. She assisted in the decoration and
equipping of the temples, schools and hospitals.
In the present you and she should work together very nicely.
You will find her a person who thinks a great deal of you,
one who is capable and is heart and soul in her work. You
can be of great help to her through advice and personal
interest. The opening is here for you to be of great
assistance to; the active process of operation is very
marked.
[
849]
Egypt:
At this time [
849] led a revolution against the young ruler,
your son. You would naturally not feel particularly kindly
toward him.
He has developed to be a capable and indeed a remarkable
fellow and one who will be able to be of great help to the
work. Too, like most of us, he needs the work. He has an
artistic sense of imagination which you will like. Note his
poetry and short stories. Use on him some of that great
forbearance which you have when his ideas rile you.
[
5453]
Egypt:
At this period Mr. [
5453] was in the position of keeper of
data and records just as he is today. Your connection with
him at this time was probably close though not a personal
relation.
In the present you can work nicely together. You will find
him a reasonable, quite sensible person to deal with.
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
lists as
MORAL PERFECTION
TEMPERANCE: Eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
SILENCE: Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself;
avoid trifling conversation.
ORDER: Let all your things have their places; let each part
of your business have its time.
RESOLUTION: Resolve to perform what you ought; perform
without fail what you resolve.
FRUGALITY: Make no expense but to do good to others or
yourself; that is, waste nothing.
INDUSTRY: Lose no time; be always employed in something
useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.
SINCERITY: Use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and
justly; and if you speak, speak accordingly.
JUSTICE: Wrong none by doing injuries or omitting the
benefits that are your duty.
MODERATION: Avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries, so
much as you think they deserve.
CLEANLINESS: Tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or
habitation.
TRANQUILITY: Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents
common or unavoidable.
CHASITY:
HUMILITY: Imitate Jesus and Socrates.
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And script of its Lettering & Gilding, Lies here, Food for
Worms. But the Work shall not be lost; For it will, as he
believed, appear once more In a new and more elegant Edition
Corrected and improved By the Author.
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B. His own handwriting
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This copy of one of the most famous epitaphs in the English
language was written out for Samuel Morris in Philadelphia
and presented to him on August 31, 1776. Franklin, often
termed "the first civilized American," found at least a few
brief moments to indulge his sense of humor and whimsey.
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