In the study of that which has been presented in the lessons,
ye have gained this understanding: It is not sufficient to
know the needs of this or that individual. It is not alone
sufficient that ye know concerning thy relationships with thy
God, thy Savior, thy fellow man, but ye must put ON Christ,
putting on the whole armor, that ye may stand steadfast in
that ye have gained as the understanding of thyself, of thy
relationships to thy Father, thy God, thy relationships to
thy Savior, to thy fellow man.
For the understanding is to be DOING something ABOUT that
knowledge, that ye have gained concerning these things. No
new word, for as He has given from the first, the earth is
standing in the water and out of the water. So it is today
in thine understanding; ye are within the world and - in
thine study and thine meditation - without the world. Ye are
within the water and without the water.
Then know that He IS the living water, that springs ever anew
in thine acts, in thine associations, in thine relationships
with thy fellow man. For as ye have done it unto the least
of thy brethren ye have done it unto the Lord, thy Christ,
thy God.
For as ye ARE in the world, use that thou hast in hand that
it, too, may know through thee the glory that thou hast had
with the Father from the beginning. THAT is THINE! Claim
same, by that as ye have put on Christ ye are His. Not that
it, the putting on, has made thee better than thine brother;
for he that is the greatest among you will be the servant of
all. GLORY in the Christ, NOT in thyself.
For His promises are sure. And He has given, "That ye ask in
my name believing, that shall be done unto you." Not that ye
rest upon His activity, but having put on Christ, being His,
ye become LIKE Him in thine dealings with thy fellow man.
Love one another. Ready for questions.
(Q) As I call their names, will you please give a message to
each. First: [
618]:
(A) Hold FAST to the faith that has been, and is, thy
safeguard. For the Lord loveth whom He chasteneth, and shall
preserve every one that is faithful unto the end. Love ye
the Lord.
(Q) [[
910]'s mother]:
(A) Glory in that faith in thy Lord, thy Master. For He
hath set His mark on those that approach Him. And thou art
INDEED under the law of grace and mercy. As ye are joyous in
thine activity, look not upon the trials nor the temptations
as hardships nor as service, but rather as an act of love
that ye may know that glory more and more.
(Q) [
910]:
(A) Let thy yeas be yea and thy nays be nay. Be ye stable
in thine seeking and in thine APPLICATION of that ye would
show forth as THY activity, as a channel of blessing to thy
neighbor. Let the light of His countenance abide with thee.
Let thy prayer be, "LORD, HAVE THY WAY WITH ME. LET MY GOING
IN, MY COMING OUT IN EVERY EXPERIENCE WITH MY FELLOW MAN, BE
SUCH THAT I MAY GLORIFY THEE THE MORE. AND MAY MY WALKS
BEFORE MEN, MAY MY ACTIVITIES AND MY SPEECH BE SUCH THAT
OTHERS MAY KNOW THOU HAST WALKED AND TALKED WITH ME!"
(Q) [
420]:
(A) Be not overcome with the trials and temptations that
arise. For the Lord is in His holy temple. THOU art - thy
body is - His temple. Doth He abide in thee? Keep thy ways
before men, not as in one of long face, not as though the
sins of the world were upon thee! For thy Lord bore these in
His body for thee. Then, bless ye the Lord. And know that
His ways are not past finding out to those that diligently
seek to know Him. Be in prayer oft. Be ye joyous in the
walks before men. For the Lord loveth cheer. See the beauty
in the earth, in thy friend, in thy neighbor; yea, even in
those that would speak evil of thee. For as the spirit of
truth moveth through thy words, through thy acts before men,
it IS the spirit of God. Do thy bit, even as the Lord GIVETH
thee the opportunity day by day.
(Q) L. K. Dill:
(A) Let the light of the Lord in thy daily conversation be
more and more in the JOY of the Lord. Count it not as a
cross. For He has borne His Cross, and He has told thee that
His Cross is light and his burden is easy. Have ye put on
the Christ? Let the joy of service, the joy of opportunity,
be as being at-one WITH Him. For the Lord loveth him that
giveth of his substance, whether of body, of mind or of
purse, freely. Not of thy superabundance, but of THY SELF!
Keep the faith thou hast known. Open thou the gate for those
that seek. For the way is dark to many; the storms of life
are heavy to those that are fearful. Ye may arouse many to
look to the light that saves, IN the Christ.
(Q) Henry Joyner:
(A) Let the love of God constrain thee. Let thy life be
patterned after that THOU KNOWEST to do. For the Lord IS,
and thou may know His ways. Will ye seek His light? Hide
not from those that need the light that thou knowest. Thy
Lord was not ashamed to die, even the death of the Cross. Be
not THOU ashamed of thy Lord.
(Q) [[
2340]'s mother]:
(A) The love of the Lord constraineth many. Let His peace
be very nigh unto thee. Let His love keep thee in the way
thou shouldst go.
(Q) [
2340]:
(A) The Lord bless thee; the Lord keep thee and cause His
face to shine upon thee and bring thee peace. The Lord love
thee, even as thou showest forth HIS light unto thy fellow
man.
Love ye one another.
(Q) [
404]:
(A) The beauty of the Lord is the crowning of thy service to
those that seek His ways. Let His love, His joy, be THY joy.
For it brings to thee peace and harmony.
(Q) [
540]:
(A) Let that thou hast gained in the insight of thine inner
self be heralded as that message of love to those that are
seeking - seeking - seeking! For the Lord IS nigh unto thee,
in thy service to thy fellow man. Keep His ways. Let thy
biddings be, "Love ye the Lord, keep His ways."
As ye approach thine meditation, open thyself to the
consciousness of the I AM PRESENCE, that the Lord may speak
with thee. The Lord love thee!
(Q) [
379]:
(A) Unto him that hath shall be given. Keep, then, the
faith that ye may be STRENGTHENED in the Lord. For He IS the
way, the truth, the light. Let those things that would
hinder be as naught. For the Lord knoweth what ye have need
of. LIVE in the light of that thou knowest.
To ALL:
Let the light of His countenance abide with thee. Let His
peace preserve thee. Live ye at peace first with thyself,
with thy neighbor, with thy God.
We are through for the present.
BACKGROUND
GD's note: From 4/34 through 5/35 Group #2 sponsored a first
Physical reading for Cases [
536], [
854], [
908], [
910] and
[
924].
REPORTS
8/29/35 Mr. [
540], Group #2 Sec'ty's letter: "The members of
Group #2 wish to express their deep appreciation for the
reading given us on Aug. 1st. We know that the information
and the messages given us will be most helpful.
"The talk you gave was so uplifting and enlightening. We are
so thankful that the Father has arranged our contacting you
as a channel for His manifestation. We pray that His love
will guide and protect you always.
"We are wondering if you can arrange to come to our group on
next Thursday evening Sept. 5th, and give us a talk on
Creation. We would also like to know if you could talk to
our group on the first Thursday of each month."
10/04/36 See counsel for direction of Group #2 in
262-101,
Par. 18-A.
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