This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 1st day of November, 1934, in accordance with request made by the Glad Helpers.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Florence and Edith Edmonds, Ruth LeNoir, Myrtle Demaio, Alice Harris, Abbie Kemp, Annie F. Chase, Mildred Davis, L. B. and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

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1. GC: You will have before you the Glad Helpers, members of which are gathered here, and their work of seeking to aid others through meditation and prayer. You will give such guidance as they need in carrying forward their work and answer the questions which will be submitted.
2. EC: We have the group as gathered here, as a group of glad helpers, and therein seeking to aid others. First, we would give, not as that of self-praise - but let each know: As good has been accomplished in the lives and the experiences of those they have sought to help, this should be to each as a verification of the promises that have been given, "As ye ask in my name, believing, that shall be accomplished in the experiences of those that seek to know my face."
3. In the work, then, let each thing be done in order, and keeping that humbleness of spirit, that oneness of purpose, that desire to see in those that seek through such channels the glorifying of the consciousness of the Christ-Spirit dwelling with each.
4. Let each, then, be not slothful in the activities; not negligent, but rather let each be up and doing, with a mind to serve in whatsoever channel or manner the opportunity presents itself; knowing that as ye have been chosen and as ye choose to magnify His name in the earth, this choice of thyself gives with same a greater opportunity of service, that the choice that thou art chosen of Him to be a light in His name carries with it those obligations in self, that thou will be true to the trust, to the service, to those activities that become one that would be a glad helper in His name. For His promises are sure, and He will keep thee and guide thee aright. He will sustain in those periods when doubts and fears and turmoils arise. Take Him, then, with thee in all of thy goings in and thine coming outs. In joy, in sorrow, in pain, in delights, let self find that He is with thee and enjoins thee, "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of these, ye do it unto me." When saw we Thee imprisoned? When saw we Thee ahungered? When saw we Thee naked and clothed Thee? "Inasmuch as ye do it unto the least of MY BRETHREN," of those souls that are a magnifying of the God-Force in the earth, ye do it unto Him that stands at the right hand of the Father to make intercession for thee in thy supplications, in thy activities. Be not high-minded, but rather condescending to those of low estate. For they that look on the things of the earth that are earthy, or look for power or position or fame or fortune for themselves, will find these turn and cause moth and rust and those things that make one afraid. Then let thy supplication be, day by day:
5. AS THOU HAST CHOSEN ME, O FATHER, LET THY LIGHT, THY WORD, BE A CONSTANT GUIDE BEFORE ME DAY BY DAY. Let the prayer, the supplication of thy service day by day in behalf of those that have faltered or have found life's pathway hard, come in the name of Him that said, "I go TO the Father, that ye, abiding in me, may abide in the Father also." IN HIS NAME DO WE SEEK THE HELP, THE STRENGTH, THE NECESSARY INFLUENCES AND FORCES IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE PRAY FOR - AND PRAY WITH.
6. Ready for questions.
7. (Q) Please give six affirmations to be sent to those on our prayer list.
   (A) The first: THE FATHER THAT WORKETH IN ME SUPPLIETH THE NEEDS OF THE BODY, OF THE MIND, OF THE SOUL, EVEN AS I WORK HIS WAYS!
   The second: FATHER, LET THY LOVE, THY MERCY, THY TRUTH IN THE CHRIST SUSTAIN ME AND KEEP ME IN THE WAY I SHOULD GO!
   The third: THROUGH THE LOVE THOU HAST PROMISED IN THE SAVIOR, THE CHRIST, I CLAIM - O FATHER - THOSE PROMISES IN HIM FOR HEALTH, FOR STRENGTH FOR THE DAILY NEEDS IN THIS MATERIAL WORLD.
   The fourth: AS I, O GOD, FORGIVE THOSE THAT TRESPASS AGAINST ME, WILT THOU FORGIVE THOSE THAT DO ERR AGAINST THEE AND AGAINST ME, GIVING THEM LIFE AND HOPE AND FAITH!
   The fifth: AS HEALTH AND STRENGTH AND SUSTENANCE FLOWS THROUGH ME IN THE EFFORTS TO BE ONE WITH THE FATHER, MAY IT SUPPLY EVERY NEED JUST NOW!
   The sixth: LET THY WAYS, O FATHER, BE MY WAYS! LET THAT WHICH THOU SEEST IS BEST IN MY EXPERIENCE BE MINE. KEEP ME, O GOD, HUMBLE!
   The seventh: AS THE FATHER WORKETH IN ME, SO MAY I ALSO WORK TO BRING HEALTH, STRENGTH AND MIGHT TO MY FELLOW MAN! The eighth: AS THE PROMISES IN THE CHRIST ARE SURE, SO MAY THOSE NEEDS FOR MY BODY, FOR MY MIND, FOR MY SOUL, BE SAFE AND SURE IN HIM!
8. (Q) How may we best help the Glad Helpers [Prayer Groups] that are being formed in other cities? Please give information at this time in regard to same.
   (A) Each in those groups that are being formed should be a part, yet work and aid even as each finds that to do, that may assist each, that may bring aid and help to others. AS a unit, as a whole. Supply them, then, that as may be helpful - or that has been helpful in thine OWN experience. As to the manner, the means, the aiding, let them work even as their hands find to do. For many minds and many opportunities, and many experiences, bring many conditions in the lives of all. But let all be done in decency, in order; and not as mind-service or as self-glory, but as in oneness of purpose to bring the glory of the Father into the experiences of all.
9. (Q) Should there be lessons formed for healing? If so, who would be best fitted for this particular work and how should we go about same?
   (A) If it seems well to any individual in this, that or the other group to offer that which they as individuals have found to be helpful in their service to their fellow man, pass it on. Rather than lessons, let there be more and more the CONCERTED effort for a unified period of prayer. [See 281-22, Par. R2.]
10. (Q) Would appreciate information whereby we could obtain music to which the words of the 91st Psalm could be sung.
    (A) Write it! Plenty of you are capable of it!
11. (Q) Who is capable of doing this?
    (A) ANY!
12. (Q) Will you give a Christmas Message to be sent to those on the prayer list?
    (A) Dearly Beloved: As the Season of Joy comes, that came to the world through the gift of the Child, the Christ, to the world, may we - as those that have such as our purpose - give to thee that blessing which comes to all that seek to be a channel of blessings to others!
13. (Q) [560]: As regarding my work as secretary to the Glad Helpers, would appreciate counsel regarding same.
    (A) Thou hast done well! Be not over-anxious, but let the spirit of service guide thee in the service thou hast rendered, and do render, to thy fellow man. For, he that serves another with a singleness of purpose, of glory to the Father, LENDETH unto the Lord.
14. (Q) [993]: Would appreciate guidance at this time regarding healing group and how I may best improve same.
    (A) Let thy self be lost wholly in that thou givest of thy time, of thy self, of thy mind, in thy service to thy fellow man. Be patient; be kind; be gentle; be forgiving, even to those who in their ignorance speak unkind. For, remember, how they buffeted thy Lord! Let thy watchword be: "Through the power of the Christ in me, I can - and WILL - do that He would have me do! Trusting only in Him I will press on - ON - to the mark of the calling whereunto He has called, and does call me."
15. (Q) [540]: On Sept. 13th, after reading a letter that I had received from an individual on the prayer list, in thinking about this person, I saw many lights flashing around my head. Please tell me the meaning of this.
    (A) As to each individual there are those symbols that present to the consciousness the activities of the spiritual influences in the material and individual life, so are those experiences in THY OWN self. Not as to what others have set that this or that means, or imports, but as the light is to thee that strength, that sureness of purpose that comes in knowing that through the light HIS presence abides with thee, so was it shown thee through the spirit of truth that thou CAN be - and ARE - a help to others - IN His name!
16. (Q) [585]: Do I hold my healing meditations correctly?
    (A) Who should judge as to whether one or another holds correctly? Does there come that answer within that thy meditation, thy prayer, is raising within thee that answer as thou would have go to those whom thou wouldst help? Then know that these are correct, when that answer comes. If these do not always answer, meet thy Lord within. Let Him, in the still, small voice from within, guide thee. For, He is not far from thee. Thou only needest to open the door of thy consciousness, that He may enter in.
17. (Q) General question: Why are we coming in contact with so many youthful mental collapses?
    (A) These conditions, as we have pointed out in those things given through these channels, are from there again and again entering this sphere of activity those that have wandered far afield. As an individual or a group, by the natural law of attraction, sets self, chooses to be a channel that may aid others, it attracts, it draws those that NEED that which may be given through such a channel. Hence the SEEMING knowledge that there is more apparent the breaking down of those in those years when there should be the strengthening for the work, the service to be done. Thou art opening the gate! Be ready with the answer. For, His promise has been, "Take no thought (if ye abide in me) when that hour comes; for it will be GIVEN thee what thou shouldst answer them." For, ye have been CHOSEN from the foundations of the world for a service to thy fellow man, in and through Him that MADE the world. Be faithful, then. Be not unmindful of that thou may bring to pass - the GLORY of the Christ in the lives of those that are seeking - seeking!
18. (Q) Any general guidance for the group?
    (A) That which has been given oft, heed ye. Let each individual study (not for his brother, but for himself) to show thyself approved unto God, that is WITHIN thee; rightly divining [dividing II Tim. 2:15] the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from the world. And as much as it lieth WITHIN thee, through the grace of God the Father, live peaceably; doubting not. For that which confronts thee is THY job, THY place, THY activity FILL that place THOU hast in thine own surroundings! Not what others would do in greener fields, or in surroundings more materially pleasant, but make that which is about thee SHINE with the love of the Christ that gave Himself - that was abused by His own, yet gave Himself, His life, His body, that others might have an access to the Father.
19. We are through.

BACKGROUND

1. Subject of Reading 281-22 - "Glad Helpers."

REPORTS

1. GLAD HELPERS - Meeting of January 21, 1935 at the Home of Florence and Edith Edmonds, Norfolk, Va., 8:00 P.M.
   After attending the regular business of the group, Florence Edmonds, Chairman, presented a number of questions regarding healing work that had been raised by the Washington Glad Helpers group. Edith Edmonds read some letters from this group on problems confronting them at this time which they need counsel and guidance upon.
   Mrs. Harrell, secretary to the Washington Glad Helpers asked in a letter for a definite program to follow in order to simplify and bring the group into a more complete understanding as to ways and means of conducting their meetings.
   Hugh Lynn Cayce was of the opinion that we could only suggest to this group what we had found helpful rather than laying down set rules to follow. It was the concensus of opinion that this would be the better way. Suggestions were asked for.
   Gladys Davis pointed out that the purpose of the Glad Helpers meetings is to attend to the business and to stimulate the workers, and that the real healing should be done at the regular meditation periods. The purpose also should be the raising of the Christ Consciousness instead of attempting to heal at these meetings which various members of the Washington group have, apparently, been trying to do, using their various ways and methods of healing, which has brought questions and confusion. All present seemed to think Gladys was correct in her views.
   It was also the concensus of opinion that members of the Glad Helpers Group do not necessarily have to be members of the Association.
   It was decided that visitors should not be barred from Glad Helpers meetings.
   It was decided that it would not be necessary for those who had asked for prayer to come to the meetings, though it would be all right for them to attend, but not for the purpose of being healed.
   When the subject of the laying on of hands for healing was brought up, it was thought better to tell this group things to do rather than not to do, when the danger of such a method without proper precautions was pointed out, also, that we could pass on only that which we had found helpful. Rather, stress the raising of the Christ Consciousness in each one, and the various methods and problems will take care of themselves. Question brought up as to what kind of prayer - it was thought each individual should use his own method of praying, or use the affirmations sent them by the Glad Helpers.
   Another question regarding application blanks - are they to be sent direct by the Glad Helpers' secretary in Norfolk to the individuals or to be sent out by each Glad Helpers group, as a unit? It was pointed out by Hugh Lynn Cayce that Florence Edmonds had been chosen by the readings as one to select the different names for the various members of the Glad Helpers to hold. It was decided to present this question in a reading. Florence Edmonds indicated she would work on the various lists and periods for individuals to hold and submit them to the reading.
   Announcement was made of Esther May Barrett's musical recital in Norfolk on February 26, at which time the groups are requested to sit in a body, and to get their tickets early so as to get good seats.
   The subject of Mr. Parry's choral work and his offer to devote one night a week to instructing members of the Association and groups. It was generally understood that Tuesday evenings would be the most feasible for the most to attend, and that the Ragged Robin would be a good central meeting place.
   Mrs. Harris suggested that the healing group meet at least twice a month, with one day a month devoted to fasting and prayer, from eleven to four o'clock, and the other one devoted to business, to be held in the evening. It was decided this was a good plan, and all were urged to make a special effort to attend these meetings, especially the one for fasting and prayer, making sacrifices to come, if necessary.
   Florence Edmonds then lead a very short but inspiring devotional.
   Mildred Davis, Acting Sec'ty.

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