This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 16th day of October, 1932, in accordance with request made by those present.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Minnie & C. A. Barrett, Esther Wynne, Hannah Miller, Florence & Edith Edmonds, F. Y. Morrow, Annie, H. L. & L. B. Cayce, Mildred Davis, Helen Storey, Sarah & Lu Hesson, Helen Ellington, Ruth LeNoir, Evelyn D. Ott, Margaret K. Kahn and other visitors.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the group gathered here and their work on the lesson THE OPEN DOOR. As I call each individual's name, you will give them an individual message on THE OPEN DOOR, and will then answer the general questions which will be asked.
2. EC: Yes, we have the group as gathered here, and their work as individuals, as a group, in preparing the lesson on THE OPEN DOOR.
3. (Q) [585]:
   (A) In the preparation of self for this lesson, there are many material and mental conditions that the body must correlate, that there be the proper understanding of the open door being a positive activity for self; something to do, something to be done, that there be those activities in accord with the lessons that have prepared self for the same.
4. (Q) [413]:
   (A) The visions of self's meditations DO draw to the consciousness of self the open door to the understanding, and interpretation of, activities in the lives of those whom the body contacts day by day. In the actions of self, be not afraid to declare His walks with thee in thy meditation.
5. (Q) [303]:
   (A) As there is put into activity that gained, and as self looks onward, upward, there comes the clarifying of the way in the consciousness of self. There IS the growth in self. Be not weary in well-doing.
6. (Q) [295]:
   (A) As those determinations in self are set in Him, as the door is opened that He may walk with thee, so will that promise as given come to mean more in the experience of self; for "My yoke IS easy, my burden is light. If ye love me, keep my commandments, that I may abide WITH thee, that the way may not be shadowed by doubts or fears that make for faltering steps." Keep in the light, that the promises may be fulfilled in thee, that there may be that closer communion with those that seek to know Him face to face.
7. (Q) [341]:
   (A) As there is the experiencing of the varied temperaments of associations with the truth that is in Him, so may the self come to know the full answer as from old, "Is this not he of whom the prophets spoke?" Keep in that understanding that makes for seeking to bring thy brethren close in that way, through the open door.
8. (Q) [379]:
   (A) In the application does the knowledge come of what IS to be accomplished by self, in the step by step, line by line, that others may know of that promise that IS to each individual that may be one with Him. Be not unmindful that those met in the way are seekers also, and are the Israel of the Lord.
9. (Q) [560]:
   (A) As there is given those presentations from day to day in the steps that are taken, in thy OWN way does the knowledge, the understanding come of "Well done, enter into the joys of Him who shows the way," for him that is called is also predestined for the activities of HIS kingdom.
10. (Q) [993]:
    (A) In seeking, in doing, in the meeting day by day, let self be as naught that HE, the leader, the guide, may be the better understood by those that look to thy activities; for in Him is the light, and as there is the closer walk with Him the way becomes brighter to all that would follow in the light.
11. (Q) [404]:
    (A) In opening the door there are those responsibilities, as well as those joys, in following in the light. Be THOU the guide to many, that no stumbling block of condemnation be placed in the way of any. WELL hast thou chosen in thine choosing, for HE is the guide.
12. (Q) [288]:
    (A) In the understanding of the open door, be mindful that HIS way is pointed out to all. "Not my will but thine be done," even as He gave, "For this purpose came I into the world;" the greater service, then, being that HE would have you be.
13. (Q) [538]:
    (A) In the application of those tenets, those precepts gained, keep the knowledge that HE is the guide, "upon Him may I lean." Though at times the way be heavy, or the storms such as to cause doubts and fears, He stills the tempest, He brings harmony to those that are weary, and tired.
14. (Q) [294]:
    (A) Keep the faith that opens the door to Him. That which is given as the next lesson must be IN HIS PRESENCE, for "If His presence go not WITH thee, be not lifted up," and the meditation for all shall be with this lesson:
    OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN, MAY THY KINGDOM COME IN EARTH THROUGH THY PRESENCE IN ME, THAT THE LIGHT OF THY WORD MAY SHINE UNTO THOSE THAT I MEET DAY BY DAY. MAY THY PRESENCE IN MY BROTHER BE SUCH THAT I MAY GLORIFY THEE. MAY I SO CONDUCT MY OWN LIFE THAT OTHERS MAY KNOW THY PRESENCE ABIDES WITH ME, AND THUS GLORIFY THEE.
15. (Q) [307]:
    (A) Keep the faith of the fathers burning bright along the way, for many will follow where thou leadest. Open the door of thine heart, that He may abide with thee.
16. (Q) [[69]'s husband]:
    (A) Know in whom thou hast believed, that He is able to keep that way, that door thou openest, that thy brother may see the glory of thy God in thy walks daily among men.
17. (Q) [69]:
    (A) In keeping the way be joyous in the glory of the birthright in Him; for as thou hast OBTAINED mercy be merciful to those who falter or seek to know the variableness of those conditions that cause fear and trembling in the minds, in the hearts, of many. Peace - Be still, that THY efforts be in the way as HE doth guide.
18. (Q) [379]: Please explain what is meant by the secret place of the Most High.
    (A) In understanding the secret place of the Most High, let's determine what in the seeker is being sought; whether the knowledge of the interpretation of the Most High's manifestations to men, or that as determines the relationship of that manifested TO the Most High; for as in the secret chambers of one's own heart are stored that that makes for the real activities of that soul-consciousness, so is the Holy of Holies where one meets with that they worship as their God.
19. (Q) [307]: Please explain the words of the Master as recorded in the 21st chapter of Luke, "Many shall come in my name, saying I am Christ."
    (A) As has been given, many have arisen; for as He gave in the same connection, there were many false prophets, even those that would lead the very elect away. There be those who, finding something of the power that is in the material activities of those that would walk in the light, turn same into their own selfish purposes; hence become false prophets, false Christs, and lead many astray. Let's remember, there has been given the manner, the way to determine as to whether such a prophet is of the Spirit of God or not. They that deny the call of the prophets of old, or the burdens of the world upon the Son or His death, His resurrection, are not of the spirit; for "As ye have SEEN Him go, so SHALL He come." As He overcame the world through the birth as one born in due season, through those varied periods when necessity and the DEMAND of the Sons of God brought forth those leaders in their proper places, so He is that one that is given power over death, hell and the grave, and in Him is the power made manifest in the consciousness of Him and His power in the earth; hence we may see how the consciousness of His presence may be misconstrued, when turned to selfish motives. Know that even as the powers of evil are loosed for the correcting of many, so are the glories of Him made manifest in the hearts and lives of many.
20. (Q) Is there a message for [462]?
    (A) In that thou hast seen a light, be not dismayed nor frustrated by those things that would hinder from pressing on to the mark of the higher Calling that is set in Him. Fill each day with the love of Him, that may be manifested among those that self contacts day by day. "As ye are faithful over the few things, so will ye be made lord over many." Know in ALL things the GLORY is in the manifesting of His power in the earth. [See also 262-31, Par. 8-A.]
21. (Q) Compilers: We would appreciate some advice in regard to the paper, "Present World Conditions" which we sent to Calgary, Canada, for publication. [See 3976-11, Par. R1.]
    (A) As there has been given, PATIENCE endureth unto the end; for in same recognize ye your souls. Prepare, then, and send on in the way that has been given.
22. We are through for the present.

BACKGROUND

1. Subject of Reading - "Norfolk Study Group #1."

REPORTS

1. 10/21/32 EC's letter to Mr. [228]:
   "...The study group is making progress. We have perhaps four or five small groups following the course; most of these are family groups, or one or two that meet once a week from home to home, as the original group does here in Norfolk. Last Monday our local group had their first full day of prayer and fasting. It is hard to tell another just how much such lends to the strength of an organization, how that it draws us closer together, enabling us to be better contributors to something that may aid our fellow man..."

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