This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 22nd day of June, 1932, in accordance with request made by self - Mr. [333], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mildred Davis and Hugh Lynn Cayce.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the body and enquiring mind of [333], who is at ... N.Y., who seeks consideration, advice and guidance, from the Master and the Creative Forces, in regard to the worldwide economic problem which confronts himself and family, together with the great masses of common people struggling for they know not what. You will answer the questions which he has sincerely, respectfully and faithfully submitted.
2. EC: We have the body, the enquiring mind, [333]; also those conditions, economic and otherwise, that confront the body.
3. In this relation, there are ever those elements, as was given of old, confronting each and every individual: "There is today set before thee good and evil, life and death. Choose thou whom ye will serve," and let the answer ever be, "Others may do as they may, but for me and my house, we will serve the LIVING God." Not one that may not listen or harken to the cry of those that are faithful. One that is not unmindful of the fear, the doubt, that stalks abroad in the land at this particular period in the history of the land when greed, avarice, misunderstanding, has taken the judgement away from many and they struggle for that they know not what. Will all come and - even those that fear - but open their minds, their hearts, their souls, to that cry that has ever been to His peoples, "Will ye be my people, I will be your God" - "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they toil not, neither do they spin, or the grass - that today is and tomorrow is cast in the oven." Whether ye live or whether ye die, ye are in the Lord, and let Him have His way with thee, for He does not suffer even the unfaithful to be tempted without preparing a way of escape. If the righteous shall scarcely be saved, where does the ungodly appear?
4. Then, use those talents thou hast in hand day by day, and there is given that thou hast need of, will ye but turn your heart, your mind, your soul, to seeking how in loving kindness ye may show in some measure that love, that faith, that confidence, that is aroused in thine own breast with the knowledge that He is in THINE holy temple; for thine body is indeed the temple of the living God, and let the desires then of the eye, the weaknesses of the flesh, the call for those things that so easily beset thyself, keep silent - WAIT ye on the Lord. Not in some great manifestation that would make for tempestuous doubts in the lives of many, but here a little, there a little, ye that are the salt of the earth, PRESERVE same in thine OWN heart, that the LORD may have HIS way; for He has not willed that ANY should perish, but that ALL may present their bodies a LIVING sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto Him, for it is but a reasonable service.
5. That the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of place, position, that is sought oft among men, in the owning of houses, lands, and of those things that would wean men's hearts away from following in the straight and narrow path - but know HE knows what ye have need of before ye ask Him, and wilt thou keep thine heart He will even open the heavens to pour out a blessing upon thee.
6. In THIS manner, then, should self meet those conditions that seem to confront self at this time. Not that one takes not thought, but by taking thought let it be rather, "Are the courts of my temple a dwelling place of the living God? Or have I rather set up those idols of the earth that are earthy?" And as self FINDS the way clarified by the keeping of the courts and the temple cleansed, "Make not my Father's house a den - " Rather let thy yeas be yea and thy nays be nay, that HE may come in the heat of the day or the cool of the evening and converse with thee in the courts of thine own temple; for thus doth He speak among men, and thus doth men find that which overcomes fear; for when fear enters, then doth one allow the doors of the temple to be broken up, and there enters in thoughts of the carnal forces that ever war with man, with man's good intent. These kept clean bring the glory of the Father through the Way that the Son has opened for all who seek His face. "The cattle are mine, as the silver and the gold, saith the Lord. These have been prepared that mine children shall not want, even in a WEARY land," but as the rock that casts shadows for those that are athirst, and brings forth its waters that those may be supplied who seek in the shadow of same, so in THIS temple of thine know He will guide, guard and direct in the way that THOU may become a rock for thine brother; for he that lendeth to the Lord has covered much that may be called amiss by others. KEEP the way clear.
7. Ready for questions.
8. (Q) Am I wrong in giving thought to the morrow, when I should be placing confidence in divine influence, or trust in God?
   (A) Use rather the opportunities day by day in such a manner that the GLORY of the Lord may be shown in the strength of the mind, of the body, to meet the emergencies that arise as concerning the secular things of life; for as these offices may appear to become more slack in this or that direction, the greater FAITH - rather than confidence - in His promises makes for STRENGTH in body and mind to meet those things necessary. Let the DESIRES of the Physical grow less, as the desires of the spiritual would make thee strong in His might.
9. (Q) Am I among those who shall be blessed by being found so doing when the Lord cometh?
   (A) Keep thy face to the light, and the shadows of doubt fall FAR behind. So thou wilt find thy name written among those who loved his fellowman, even as He walked among men - called them His brother - gave of that bounty supplied by the closer communion day by day. "Give us THIS day our DAILY bread. FORGIVE, O Lord, as I forgive my brother." In walking in this light does the strength to do the physical deeds come in the body, even as the strength to bear His own cross, even as the strength to give, "Father, FORGIVE them - they know not what they do!" This brought ministering from the Father of light, the Father of power, the Father of love to man, that we are HIS brothers and heirs to the KINGDOM of light through ministering in word, in deed, to our fellowman in His Name; for there be no name named under heaven that brings hope, joy, life, as the NAME of the CHRIST among men!
10. (Q) Am I wrong in remaining in my present employment? [Sales Engineer for steel and metal products company]
    (A) Remain in the employment, that there may come - WITH the building up on every side - that which will enable self, and those the body serves, to KNOW even the rocks and hills cry out, "BLESSED is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
    Does the remuneration in the present surroundings not supply that necessary to meet those payments that may come upon the earthly abode, then those surroundings - as well as the abilities to obtain through other channels those means that will enable you to supply that lacking - will be given thee in no uncertain measures, WILL there be held, "I AM the Lord's - He IS my defense - in Him WILL I put my trust - and I WILL be faithful to my brother to the best of my physical and my mental abilities." Not becoming a pest in speaking of those things. "When there is the cry for bread, doth He give them a stone?" Rather give him a portion of that THOU hast, and together SEEK the Lord!
11. (Q) Are the men who are paying me a wage doing so in full measure of their ability, justice and consideration for my responsibilities?
    (A) As ye measure, so shall it be measured to you again! "The Lord BLESS them, the Lord keep them, and make His face to shine upon them, in such measures that TOGETHER IN the trials may there come the blessed understanding that all must work together to meet the measures that are being brought to all during this seeking period of those that have wandered far afield," for the Lord KEEPETH those that fear - yea, love and trust in the fear of the Lord!
    These are capable of being approached by responsibilities and measures builded upon self. "In the way ye would have them deal with you, deal ye with them!"
12. (Q) Would it be right for me to seek employment during the night hours with a wholesale bakery or gas service station, to help increase my income?
    (A) Seek and ye shall find! Keep in the way of the Lord and the way is opened unto thee to meet those needs for thine self and for thine dependent ones, as well as that that may be given or lent to the Lord through aiding thy brother! SEEK - when needed.
13. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
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BACKGROUND

1. He had obtained Physical readings for his wife, Mrs. [602]. They both had been active in A.R.E. Study Group work, representing "the work" in N.Y. with new people.
2. 6/15/32 He submitted questions in re his work, lack of sufficient income to live on since repeated cuts in salary, etc.

REPORTS

1. 6/26/32 Letter: "...The message is wonderful and just what I needed, and it represents to me a spiritual ideal that both of us will try to measure up to insofar as we may be able to counteract the evil influences to do otherwise... Words fail us both in an effort to show a proper appreciation for what you have done for us in making yourself the source or carrier of this wonderful message, but words are meaningless in this case. We have been shown the way; the rest is up to us."
2. 8/01/32 Letter: "...Our conditions financially are no better. It took just a year to reduce an already inadequate income by 45% and considering that much of greed and selfishness are still in the minds of those who control the situation, little improvement can be expected. Our prayers and those of others will help to open their minds and hearts to a better understanding of 'you are your brother's keeper' and 'love thy neighbor as thyself.'"
3. 9/22/32 Letter: "...General business conditions are improving slightly here and with my associates there has been a gradual improvement since July which I am pleased to think bears some significance as regards following the message which I received through you. It will be another six months I think before we can hope to benefit by this change in conditions personally..."
4. 10/23/32 He pledged to A.R.E. "$52.00 per year or more, payable weekly."
5. 11/22/32 Mr. [257]'s letter: "...I am taking [333] on January 1st. I've never seen a finer reading [333-1] and it seems perfect. He fits into my picture as if made for it. We will send questions for a reading on it Saturday..." [GD's note: Mr. [333] met Mr. [257] through EC early in November when EC was in N.Y. for a few days.]
6. 11/30/32 Mr. [333] requested a Physical reading for his brother-in-law's mother, Mrs. [4493].
7. 4/19/33 See 257-105, Par. 40-A--45-A in re [333] and EC work.
8. GD's note: Much correspondence followed during the next few months in re Mr. [333]'s effort to form A.R.E. Study Groups and to help further the Edgar Cayce work and the work of the Association in any way.
9. 4/25/33 Letter: "...My services will not be required in my present employment with ... Steel Products Company after May 5th. It is a part of a policy of further retrenchment, which I find is still going on and it leaves me in a position where I do not know which way to turn, but I am not relying upon myself in this matter. I am utterly worthless unless I can continue to hold fast to that faith and that hope in those ideals which I have set up for myself as a result of the wonderful information you secured for me last June..."
10. 4/27/33 EC offered to give him a Life reading.
11. 5/07/33 A.M. "...This past week has indeed been a busy one for me: Full of events, plenty of work, opportunities to be a channel of blessing to others and including a great blessing to me and my family through being able to secure a job better than the one I just left this past week, and including opportunities for development that may mean much. The job is along the same lines as I have been working for the past five years. I was not introduced to it in any way. I just walked into the man's office, met him for the first time, talked with him for a half hour, secured his interest, went to lunch with him and concluded the arrangements. Now that is what my friends call a miracle for these times, but knowing what I do, I of course, regard it as a fulfillment of the promises made to me in that wonderful spiritual message which you secured for me last June. While I cannot claim to having lived up to the ideals of the message, I feel that it has been my guide and source of strength through those many trying months that have just passed. I am happy to say that this past few days have brought great peace and comfort to Mrs. [602] and myself and a renewed faith to go on meeting conditions that are anything but encouraging, knowing that if we continue to say 'Thy will, not mine, be done' we cannot but come through a better man and a better woman. We have found such comfort these past few days in prayerful meditation and have not forgotten prayers of thanksgiving..."
12. 5/07/33 P.M. He submitted questions: "...You don't know how much I appreciate your offer to furnish my Life reading. I feel that it will be of great benefit to me in many ways... Please choose from the following questions: 1) In what way can I best serve the A.R.E. and Edgar Cayce? 2) Am I making the best use of those talents that have been entrusted to my care? If not, please suggest proper procedure that will make this possible. 3) Should I continue in my line of endeavor in a business way? If not, please give guidance for proper channel. 4) Is the change in employment recently made a wise choice and likely to be productive of good results in the near future? 5) Please suggest lines of study and books to be read that will make me of greater use to my brothers in the work of the A.R.E. 6) Is there any indication that I should some day give up business activity entirely and devote the remainder of this experience to the work of the A.R.E. and kindred endeavors, and if so, in what capacity? 7) Please state whether I was in any way associated with the Master or His followers and in what way. 8) Was I at any time previously related to my present wife [602]? If so, where and how and during what period? As a boy from four to fourteen years of age, I had peculiar visions of brownies, elves, etc., in a very pronounced manner. Was there any significance in this? If so, what was its nature? As a boy, I was peculiarly sensitive to the spiritual side of life and was affected to an unusual extent by attendance at church and sacred music. Was there any significance? If so what was its nature? As a boy, there was a feeling of peculiar sweet sadness in my experience coupled with a desire for the deeper things of life and a desire to be good. Does this carry any significance? If so, what is its nature?...
    "I am certainly meeting some fine people [through A.R.E. in N.Y. area] and I hope to gradually draw Mrs. [602] from her shell and help her to overcome the feeling of dividence in meeting strangers. She finds it so hard under present circumstances, but she is a great help to me and whatever we do, we do together..."
13. 5/15/33 See his Life reading 333-2.

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