Edgar Cayce Readings, 257-250

Time and Place: 11:10 to 11:50 A. M. Eastern War Time. ..., New York.

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GC: You will have before you the entity [257], present in this room. You will review his war efforts and advise him whether or not he has carried out the suggestions made thru these sources to the best of his ability, and how to further improve and serve. You will answer the questions he submits, as I ask them:
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind of the entity, [257], present in this room; this we have had before.
In reviewing the activities of the entity in reference to advice and counsel, there are many things and conditions that might be considered.
As we find, so long as there is that ideal kept that has been indicated, - being of a helpful influence in the lives and in the experiences of others, - there will be brought about those connections, those associations, that will prove to be not merely advantageous from a material angle, but the consciousness within self as of those attempts to be to others what you would desire for others to be to you if conditions were reversed.
This is walking in the way of the light in the Lord, and is pleasing in His sight.
As to whether or not individual instances or circumstances have been handled to best material, mental or spiritual advantage, - these, as we have so oft indicated, are not to be judgments from here. For, these are choices. For the law remaineth ever: There is today set before thee good and evil, life and death; choose thou.
To be sure, the choices - as so well pointed out by the lawgiver [Moses] - are the results of what the individual has done, and is doing daily, regarding that it maintains as its ideal.
As we would give, in all these things keep that ideal and thy choices have been, will be good, and in keeping with that which has been so oft pointed out to thee.
Ready for questions.
(Q) Please advise me how to aid myself to fulfill my affirmation, "O God, please let my inclination be that, that thou would have it be. Let my thoughts and acts be in accordance with that, that thou would have me be."
(A) These are well. So long as these affirmations, this meditation and prayer, are not mere words to justify self, there needs be little doubt. For He, the Father-God, is not short in meting out His grace and mercy. For, as has been given of old, "The mercy of the Lord endureth forever, to those that seek to do His biddings."
Then, study to show thyself approved. Let this be in thy mind as ye approach each proposition, each condition that deals with ALL problems. For, while these appear oft to be very far apart, or even foreign one to another, ye know that thy meditation is that principle, that purpose upon which this government was brought into being.
Then with such an idea, such an ideal, in thy dealings with the problems of war, of preparedness, of all phases of moral, economic, and conditions to come, ye will be the closer in keeping with that needed.
Each day, then, just give thanks. Keep humble in the blessings He bestows upon thee, and in the favor that He grants thee in the sight of those who have been and are privileged to be the channels through which all forms of preparation are made for carrying on, waging a war against oppression, against slavery, against the disregard of such principles.
Do not become egotistical, officious, or other than as David of old gave, letting it be said of thee in thine own conscience: I seek thy face, O Lord, - thy counsel, thy precepts, - as I deal with my fellow man in carrying forward those principles in this period of disturbance among nations, and among those particularly who oppress the seed of Abraham. [GD's note: This was a personal affirmation for Mr. [257].]
(Q) Explain how to use this meditation, that will aid my mental development.
(A) Walk, as ye talk, in the way and in the precepts of His law. Ye know the law: "Thou shalt have no other god before me." Then let not position, power, authority, comforts, or anything that is material, hinder thee - or be put before thy seeking after His way. And thy neighbor, thy brother, thy friends, - yea, and even thy foes, - do good to them, even as ye would have the Lord thy God do good to thee. Not that ye will not have turmoils. For as ye interpret, as ye understand, they that turn their face from the Lord must and will be chastised.
Then thou wilt be in that position of knowing that ye are well pleasing in the sight of thy Lord.
Who is thy Lord? What is thy God? The father of Abraham, the God of Isaac, the God of Jacob, - yea, the Lord of Him who walked in Galilee. Keep the attitude, and He will be close to thee day by day.
(Q) What section of the Bible is my best direction?
(A) The thirtieth (30th) of Deuteronomy, the seventeenth (17th) of John. These - if ye walk therein, ye shall not falter nor stumble.
(Q) What is my father [...]'s advice to me at this time?
(A) Walk ye in the ways of thy fathers.
(Q) Mother [325]'s advice to me at this time?
(A) The law of the Lord is perfect, my son. Walk ye in the ways thereof. And ye shall see and know thy redeemer liveth.
(Q) Will I be able to help Governor Lehman and his organization to aid the suffering world to be rehabilitated?
(A) Through many channels ye may aid. There must not be partiality shown here nor there. But the purpose, the manner is just and right, and WELL have those in authority chosen Governor Lehman as one to mete out those problems that will arise through the various sections or countries of the world.
Then, in thy seeking to aid here: Let thyself be assigned to, seek to be assigned to, some definite point. And these will give thee the opportunity to give greater understanding of the relationships that are borne by all who seek the face of the Lord, whether he be Greek or Jew, French or the children of Ishmael.
For, ALL have fallen short. Yet His mercy endureth forever.
(Q) What about my attitude toward the black man at this time?
(A) This, too, will become a problem in the final settlements, and in the final status in those of this nation itself.
The attitude - as to choices - would not be condemned; neither would it be censored. These are convictions. But THIS is the law: the law of the Lord is perfect. Seek to follow therein.
(Q) How would I proceed to meet Governor Lehman in the proper manner?
(A) Through Mrs. Roosevelt!
(Q) When should I see Mrs. Roosevelt next,- day and time?
(A) When there is the opportunity in thine own undertakings to give a period of offering self in a service, in those offices to be fulfilled through the efforts of Governor Lehman.
This would mean, then, something like four to six to ten weeks, before the own affairs would be in the proper position for time to be given direct for such an effort. Not that this is to be delayed, or not to be thought of. But through this period choose what section, what people, what groups. Then don't shoot at it as a whole, but be in that position of being a channel where others, - even in other lands, - may know the real purpose that prompts help. Not to be patted on the back because ye seek something from them, but that they may know that the heart of America is in that purpose of supplying thy brother, - though he be black or white, though he be Gentile or Jew, though he be bond or free. For ALL men MUST be free.
(Q) When should I make a report on Arthurdale to Mrs. Roosevelt?
(A) This may be a period of the same time, or when circumstance permits. That does not hinder thee in fulfilling promises already made, and when ye can give a definite period of time to such efforts.
(Q) Should I make a written report to Mrs. Roosevelt now, and orally later?
(A) As we find, it would be preferable to make the oral and THEN the written report.
(Q) In order to time this properly, the oral report, when is the best time for me to plan to see her, and where? Washington or New York?
(A) This should be, as indicated, when there are not other things that would be at cross-purposes. As to whether this is to be Washington or New York, - as we find it had best be left to the convenience of Mrs. Roosevelt.
(Q) Considering my actions at Arthurdale, which I consider fully completed according to my promises to Mrs. Roosevelt, should I consider, or attempt to take, further responsibility during the period of the war, at the Arthurdale project itself?
(A) As we find, there may be circumstances that may arise that would be more in keeping with that ye have done, and that ye may accomplish in considering such. Yet thy efforts may be led entirely away from these. It will depend upon circumstances and conditions. But DO NOT reject a responsibility if the conditions there make the demand upon thee FOR further services there.
(Q) Should I wait to be called or seek the calling?
(A) Just as indicated. There may arise such circumstances where such may be used, the offices and activities there, to further the plans. Then in that case, seek. If this does not arise, wait to be called.
(Q) Should I report to Mr. Baldwin, administrator of Farm Security, under whom I have worked until now?
(A) As we find, this should be done soon, or just before - or ask whether it is desired before the Holidays or just after same. But make the report. But seek to know when this is desired.
(Q) Mr. Wickard, the secretary of Agriculture, who is the chief?
(A) This would come about the same time, for they will lead as one to the other.
(Q) Considering government agencies at present, War Production Board, Ralph Cordiner, Chas. E. Wilson, - can I be of aid to these men, who are my friends?
(A) OFFER thy services in that same manner as the associations have been in the past. Let them pass on same - UNLESS ye are sought for by them before such comes about.
(Q) McNutt, the manpower board, whose assistant Switzer worked with me at Arthurdale?
(A) Here, merely put yourself at the disposal, if needed. This offers a little different circumstance from that with the other board. That ye should seek to offer. The other, rather just make self available.
(Q) Gen. [Brehon] Somervell, chief of SOS? under whom I am now working? [See 257-248 in re Gen. Howe, etc.]
(A) This, so far as we find, is satisfactory. Just keep in the position to still be the aid, when there are problems or conditions to be met. Ye may become assistant here, if ye wish.
We are through for the present.
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BACKGROUND

8/06/42 He obtained Check Life reading, 257-248.
12/05/42 He obtained Check Physical reading, 257-249.
12/12/42 He was present, submitting further questions.

REPORTS

12/13/42 He obtained 257-251.