This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his office, 322 Grafton Avenue, Dayton, Ohio, this 13th day of August, 1924, in accordance with request made by self, Edgar Cayce.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Linden Shroyer, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. Cayce.

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1. LS: Now you have before you the psychic work being done by Edgar Cayce. You will answer all questions I will ask you regarding his associations and work.
2. EC: Yes, we have these conditions here; that are, that may be, that have been. We have had these before, you see.
3. (Q) Should there be a business manager for the work? If so, who would be the proper person? Give name and address, if possible.
   (A) There should be. As to who this should be would be one that has received directly some spiritual and material benefit from same, and one who understands the relation of psychic work to the waiting world at the present time. Also one that understands the relation of spiritual elements with the material world. One that understands how such work may be presented to the groups, to the masses and to the individual, for such work must of necessity first appeal to the individual and through individuals, groups, classes, then the masses gain the credence necessary to make the necessary success to be recognized by the general public.
   As to who, there are many that should be considered. First, such as these: Madison Byron Wyrick, Oscar Gumbinsky, Robert B. Saxmann, Linden Shroyer, Morton H. Blumenthal, Sam H. Shank. Any of these understand those principles necessary. Some are naturally better fitted than others. All have received those conditions necessary to make that necessary for the perfect understanding and development of either.
   First, the address is 427 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Ill. [M.B. Wyrick].
   Second, 4755 - Linden Place, Chicago, or 423 Diversey Parkway. [Oscar Gumbinsky]
   The next, 7300 Princeton Avenue, Chicago. [RBS]
   Next, Dayton, Ohio. [Linden Shroyer] Next, 74 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 4th floor - 401. [Morton H. Blumenthal]
   Next, 153 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. [SHS]
   Or the head of the National Science Society, 1573 Wabash Avenue, or H. G. Cannon, Yogi Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill.
4. (Q) Would Dr. House of Hopkinsville, Ky., be a suitable individual to be associated with the work?
   (A) As an interpreter, an investigator and recorder for the results obtained, and classifications of the character of treatments necessary through such phenomena, yes. As the organizer, or as one to start as manager for same, no.
5. (Q) Under existing conditions, how would one start to finance the institution?
   (A) First, there must be sufficient of credence given the work in places and among peoples of sufficient reputation that scientific knowledge and force from material viewpoint may be obtained. Then there will be an easy access to the coffers of many interested in developing such work. There are many such channels open. Necessary that work be pushed forward under the guidance of one such as has been given. Through such channels there will be found sufficient means to finance an institute, which will prove a very large institute for learning.
6. (Q) In what capacity. other than that of business manager, should Mr. M. B. Wyrick of 427 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Ill., be associated with the work?
   (A) As assistant in giving the knowledge of the work to others, and in gaining the stability necessary for the developing of the work. In the channel as given we would find this body would best serve the work.
7. (Q) What may be expected to develop from the associations made in Chicago, and how soon?
   (A) There may be expected many developments, and many phases of developments, from the associations made, depending principally upon who, and in what manner the work is further conducted among this association as made. As to how soon, depending upon how much there is required of the association and who requires same.
8. (Q) With reference to the work of the Institute, and family, would it be advisable to move to some other place, or would it be better to remain in Dayton, Ohio?
   (A) There are many different phases to such conditions, for the betterment of the work necessitates that changes be made. For betterment of conditions as relate to the family, this would be better left to their individual likes and dislikes rather than from this source. The change will be necessary in part for the work. Not necessary in that of the family. Decide from the material standpoint.
9. (Q) What is the reasonable and feasible way to stimulate interest in the work sufficient to meet the financial needs at the present time?
   (A) Either direct through the manager or through one that would conduct such work in the campaign to present the work to individuals, to groups, to classes and the masses, and through such there would come the sufficient to meet the needs under all conditions and circumstance. Forgetting not that that is necessary for the sustenance of the physical body, for with the credence given there will come the sufficient to those that give of themselves to give the understanding to individuals, and there should be in the heart, mind and soul of those to ever give the best for God's development in their fellow man, for the service to the Father is giving of self for others, denying of self for others. Oh, ye of little faith! How oft has been given that the laborer is worthy of the hire, and "the gold is mine saith the Lord, and the cattle on a thousand hills. He that doeth my will shall ask and there shall be given that necessary to meet the needs of the inner and the outer man." Then be faithful, if thou wilt wear the crown of life.
10. (Q) In consideration of the fact that Edgar Cayce is devoting his entire time to the work, give the reason for his not being able to obtain sufficient financial support for him and his family's material sustenance, and how may he, Edgar Cayce, correct this condition?
    (A) Live closer to Him, who giveth all good and perfect gifts, and ask and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you. Give and it shall be returned fourfold. Give, give, give, if you would receive. There has never been the lack of necessities, neither will there be, so long as adhering to the Lord's way is kept first and foremost.
11. (Q) Was there any good accomplished, or what may be expected to develop from the recent trip made by George S. Klingensmith of Wilmore, Pa., in the interests of the Cayce Institute?
    (A) There will be many returns. The development of the work will receive many impetus from the efforts as were expended in same, and in the manner as given will same be returned.
    We will find there will within the next thirty days be the visible results shown from these efforts. Keep in touch with those if the best is to be expected from the labors [GD's note: Theosophical Society members in Birmingham requesting Life Readings?]; as the intent and purpose of the heart is, so as the manifestations of the life.
12. (Q) In view of what has just been given, what is the first move and how to proceed?
    (A) Ask and it shall be given.

BACKGROUND

1. 8/12/24 Via DEK, MHB had his 1st reading, though he obtained one for his girl friend in June '24. DEK praised him to the skies.

REPORTS

1. 8/14/24 GD's note: EC wrote MHB sending him a copy of Work Reading [254-11].
2. See Source File Key #254 for GD's notes 9/02/24 on development of EC Work re 254-11.

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