(Q) Is not the Foundation plan the best to give the needed
aid to Mr. Cayce's and the Association's activities from now
on?
(A) In seeking to set plans, to make for that body through
which there may be manifested the spirit of that which is
prompting, that which has prompted individuals to give
themselves as the ways, the means for expression - this is
well, provided that there is unity of purpose in those that
make such a body, and provided it is that oneness of purpose
which from the foundations of the earth has been ONE in Him.
So, measure ye up in thine own selves - all ye that would
make for the creating of, bringing into being, that which
would present ANY expression or manifestation of that which
may be sought through these channels.
As has been given, ye have in thine own hands, thine own
minds, that which is unexcelled in manifestations of His
at-oneness with the Creative Forces manifesting in the earth.
Yet MAN in his miscomprehension, misunderstanding, makes same
either that glorious effect or becomes the laughingstock of
him that passeth by.
Look upon those that were called into service as was Saul,
the Son of Kish; as was Jeroboam, the son of Nebat. These
came by the divine call from out of their own brethren, and
were endowed with that which would make for such a
manifestation as had not before been seen in the earth.
Yet counsellors of these made them but laughingstocks to
the nations roundabout.
So, in thine choosing channels, in choosing ways, in choosing
means, be thou very slow; yet make haste. For the day of the
Lord is at hand and the reckoning of many is nigh unto their
own door.
(Q) Is it not a proper purpose of the Foundation to bring
to Mr. Cayce sufficient and abundant material substance to
free him from the necessity of the routine of two readings
a day under which he has hitherto been forced to function
in order to merely provide his living?
(A) Well from that angle. Rather learn ye that in making
such provisions in the material and the mental, and in making
for those things, not merely two but many such approaches may
be made. REMEMBER, my children, it is the FEAR of the
material conditions that wrecks the material body. It is
the FEAR of this or that, that prevents a channel from making
for the greater supply.
(Q) Should not the resources of all the earth be at his
command from now on so that the Father's Kingdom on earth
may speedily arrive?
(A) These arise, my children, in the hearts and minds of
those that are aided. It is rather in thine hands that ye
make those that have received and do receive of the crumbs,
of the glory, of the bounty, become aware of THEIR position
in same.
(Q) Will it be in accord with the Father's Will from now on
for Mr. Cayce to use his powers to draw to the Foundation
adequate financial substance for the support of his and the
Association's spiritual activities?
(A) Things that are of the spirit must arise from the
spiritual promptings; things that are material arise from
the material promptings. What seek ye? Remember, my
children, those examples shown thee. What spoke the Lord?
Know ye not that where thy burdens have been as those of
the finger, they shall become as thick as the thigh? Know
ye not that those that seek material things must in all
things pay the price of same?
(Q) To this end will it be well for Mr. Cayce to assist in
the development and manipulation of natural resources or of
business through the cooperation of business associates who
could be called together for his purpose?
(A) Seek ye these as through the purposes of each, and when
same are called for such purpose. For there is a way that
seemeth right unto a man but the end thereof is death.
In seeking, then, know that what is the Lord's is to be used
in that direction. WHOSE is the storehouse, the Lord's or
man's? Who doth His biddings? The Lord man's biddings or
the man the Lord's biddings?
Keep thou, then, that way open for those warnings that ye may
search and find in the experiences of those that would make
of themselves as glorious in the sight of men, that they
would glorify the Lord the more. Use rather, my children,
that thou hast in hand. For what said He? "SURELY the
ground upon which thou standest is holy." For he that hath
dedicated his life, his service, his ability, is called of
the Lord. What hast thou in thy hand? Cast it from thee
that thy hand, thy mind, thy soul, may be awakened to Him
who maketh for the increase in the experience of every soul!
Man may sow, man may water, man may nurture; yet only God may
give the increase. Whosoever doeth that which may make for a
questioning in his purposes before man, or before God, is
judged of same. Let thy light shine where ye are! Be ye
not impatient. For the Lord is not mocked; and whatsoever
man soweth, that must he reap. For it is line upon line,
precept upon precept, here a little, there a little - and
in His own time.
(Q) Which of the following who have already known of
Mr. Cayce's work, will be willing to support this work of the
Foundation: J. P. Morgan, E. W. Eppler, David Warfield Pye,
Maurice Pereles?
(A) All in the manner to which they have been called as to
their part, their awakening in that as may be presented by
those who form the body of that in which the spirit of that
as purposed may manifest.
(Q) Do the names of any others present themselves at this
time?
(A) Let the whole world know that thou wouldst give; that
thou wouldst bring about. What said He? She that cast in
the penny gave more than them all. Not of thy surplus doth
the Lord build, but of that which is BORN of the SACRIFICE
made by him that buildeth.
(Q) Who would be the best person to approach the above?
(A) He that hath fitted himself in his own inner self as to
be wholly in accord with that which is being presented.
(Q) Are the aims, ideals and purposes of J. Howard Lawlor
sufficiently in accord with Thine and the Father's Plans to
permit him to assist in the establishment of Mr. Cayce's work
on a permanent scientific basis for the Glory of God and the
Synthesis of Man?
(A) Whosoever will let him take of the water of life, that
must be ever that with which such work must be watered. And
if J. Howard Lawlor measures up, in his inner consciousness,
with his meeting with his Lord, then do with the might what
thy hands find to do, in bringing this thou hast found in
thine experience as WORTHY to present before the Throne of
grace as a channel, a means, a manner. And with all that
thou art given in thine inner self, go forth and show forth
that thou hast gained by thy treatment of, by thy concept of,
by thy application of, those tenets in THY DEALINGS with thy
fellow man. Not occasionally; not at periods; but day by
day. For himself, make known first in thine consciousness;
"would it be well that my lot, my self, my purposes, my
desires, be in giving to others that I have found well in
this?" HERE is the answer. Not as to whether it will bring
the glory, fame, fortune or what, but as the answer of thine
best self. Then, take that answer into thy secret chambers
of thy heart and, with thy communion with thy God, thy
god-self, that I AM that ye must proclaim as the impelling
influence in the hearts and souls of men, answer THERE!
Then DO, DO ye even as He gave: "He that will not put away
the world, even his father's house, for that which is the
greatest in thine inner self, is in no wise worthy of me."
(Q) Would it be advisable for the proper handling of the
material matters of the Foundation, for Mr. Cayce to have
henceforth the assistance of a business manager for the
Foundation?
(A) Well! Let it be such an one as Roth, as Parker, as
Johnston, or such.
We are through for the present.
Copy to J. Howard Lawlor
Copy to Lillian B. Whitmore and Edna B. Harrell (together)
Copy to Ass'n file
BACKGROUND
Mr. J. Howard Lawlor wrote the suggestion and questions.
REPORTS
5/25/35 See
257-149, Par. 38-A, 39-A re. approaching
Irene DuPont for support of EC work via Alfred DuPont
millions.
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