This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at 1880 Columbia Rd., Washington, D.C., this 19th day of February, 1935, in accordance with request made by Study Group #11 of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. C. L. Van Doren, L. E. Williams, Ruby Painter, Florence M. Stout, Gail E. Nelson, Stella Monsch, Ethel G. Libbey, Alida B. Smith, Bradley J. Smith, Carol E. Gasser, F. A. Warfield, Cecelia D. Phillips, Virgie C. Kersey, Myrtle Poe, Georgia H. Swan, and Leah Ellfeldt.

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1. GC: You will have before you Study Group #11, members of which are present in this room, who seek information, counsel and guidance as to their proper place and work in the Ass'n for Research and Enlightenment, Inc. You will give that which will be most helpful at this time, and answer the questions which may be asked.
2. EC: Yes, we have the group as gathered here, as a group, as individuals, and that which may be accomplished by these as a group, as individuals, in their service to their fellow man through the channels that may be presented through the Association for Research & Enlightenment.
3. First, in coming together, let each be in accord with the ideals and purposes of the Association's activities. Let each of you know in your own selves as to the value of such a service in your own experience. Let each of you determine in your own manner as to the authenticity of the activities, and as to the value, place and purpose of such activities.
4. Then, as these are in accord with that which is the ideal of each soul, so may you apply that which may be gained through the application of that presented from time to time, in not only your own but in others' lives. Thus may this group become a shining light unto many. For the day of the Lord is at hand, and those who may may become the bearers of truth unto those that seek His ways. Ready for questions.
5. As I call each name, you will give a personal message, with each one's individual work and place in the Group. First:
6. (Q) [829]:
   (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the words of truth, keeping self unspotted from the world; that others may not count thee blameless but that ye may present thy body, thy activities, thy love for thy fellow man as a living sacrifice known unto all.
7. (Q) [679]:
   (A) Let the words of thy mouth and the meditations of thy heart be in accord with that thou would have thy neighbor show forth as the glory of the Father. See good in those that would despitefully use thee, if thou would know the love of thy God and of thy brother. For He has borne thy stripes in His body. Bear thou thy brother's stripes in thine own body. Make known to all that thou hast chosen the more excellent way, that ye know the Lord and those that love Him.
8. (Q) [842]:
   (A) Let not thy good works be evilspoken of in any manner. Let the glory of the Father in the Son cherish thee, rather than in the works of man. For His love is above that of all that have presented a word of truth, of admonition, to the sons of men. Keep in the way that leads to light, life and understanding. Well as an assistant teacher.
9. (Q) Florence M. Stout:
   (A) Look not upon those things that would cause thy weakest brother to stumble, but make known the more excellent ways in the Lord, that the evil day come not to those that are weak. But as He gave, "If ye love me, feed my sheep, feed my lambs." Much strength ye may bring to those that are seeking. Be thou the light, the strength, to those that falter. Make known His ways to all.
10. (Q) [827]:
    (A) Thou hast been chosen as one that may bear the light to the sons of men. As ye have seen in the glory of the Lord in thine own self, so give, of thy love, of thy counsel, of thy strength, to thy brethren whom ye meet day by day. Strengthen in word and act those that are fearful. Make known the joyousness of being at-one with Him. An assistant teacher.
11. (Q) [809]:
    (A) Keep the way before thee. To Him open, ever. Turn not to look upon those things that would cause thee to stumble. Keep the face to the light that is in the Christ and the shadows will fall behind. And ye will know the truth and the truth shall set you free in Him. For He IS the light unto those that would seek Him now.
12. (Q) [818]:
    (A) As thou hast seen, as thou hast known, as thou hast understood, give first of thyself in aid to those that are troubled and those that would be made afraid. For in Him is strength, in Him is understanding, in Him is light, and ye are called to a service that ye may be strengthened even in thy weakness, that ye may shine as a light to those that are losing their way. A teacher.
13. (Q) [810]:
    (A) Let those things that are past be as not, in thine experience. Let the light of truth and understanding come to cheer, to bless, to bring joy and peace, and thou shalt know the joyous day of the Lord. In Him is strength, in Him is joy. Let thy life, tho, be as a light to others, that thy strength fail thee not.
14. (Q) [[810]'s husband]:
    (A) As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. Let the fruits of the spirit be manifested in thy life day by day. Be not afraid to just be kind, just be patient, just be longsuffering even with those that would speak ill of thee. For what glory hast thou if thou dost good only to those that do good to thee?
15. (Q) [3823]:
    (A) Let the strength of the Lord be thy might. Not of thyself, but as in Him may ye find the truth, the light, the glory, the harmony, the joy that will make not only thy days of understanding but thine interpretations as of joy to others. HELP those that are weak. STRENGTHEN those that are troubled.
16. (Q) F. A. Warfield:
    (A) In thine understanding keep the truth of light and love as thy guiding way. For those that seek the light are oft disturbed by turmoils through the shadows that come. And thou may give strength and aid to many if ye will keep the lower lights burning in thy contact with thy fellow man day by day.
17. (Q) [832]:
    (A) In thine glory in Him ye have strength. In PATIENCE impart it unto thy fellow man. Ye have known His ways in thine heart, thine soul. Be true to thine own self and ye will not be false to any. Let the strength of the Lord be thine; not of thyself, but glory rather in Him. An assistant to the teacher.
18. (Q) [837]:
    (A) As ye know the way, strengthen thy fellow man. Be not afraid. For God is NOT mocked. They that speak of Him only to those that have spoken well to them are fearful. Those that stand as He and give of themselves to those that even proclaim their strength in themselves, will be strengthened from the Lord. Thou hast known His days. Thou has known His ways. Depart not from them. Look not upon the fleshpots of the flesh. Look not upon those things that make afraid. For thy strength is in being just kind, just patient, just long-suffering. And as ye do it unto the least of thy brethren ye do it unto thy Lord.
19. (Q) [803]:
    (A) In the beauty of holiness is strength. In the arms of the Lord is the beauty of life. Keep His ways. Keep His glory before thee day by day. Lend of thy energy, of thy strength, to those that are weak. Dare to speak gently to those that would scoff. Keep the faith, for this brings strength; and to him who has found the Lord does the Lord add ALL that is well for him.
20. (Q) [700]:
    (A) Keep thy ways, that thou knowest. Ye grow weary in mind, in strength; but know that His word faileth not. For there is joy in the service to Him, which ye may show by just being gentle and kind to thy fellow man. STRENGTHEN those in the attributes of thy self, and ye will find joy in service to Him.
21. (Q) Leah Ellfeldt:
    (A) Come while ye may and sing a new song! Make thy life, thy heart, thy body, as a new light, as a determining that "Others may do as they may, but for me and mine, I will serve a LIVING God; in the little things that I may do, that I may say, that I may be to my fellow man." STRENGTH will come to thee as ye aid in bringing love, life, light and understanding to others.
22. (Q) To All:
    (A) Keep thy faith in GOD, that ye may make manifest in the lives of those ye contact day by day. Let thy going in, thy coming out before him be as a sweet incense before the throne of grace. And His mercy, His love, abide with thee.
23. We are through for the present.

REPORTS

1. THE IDEAL AND PURPOSE OF NORFOLK STUDY GROUP NO. 1 [262]
   Extract from Statement Written by Members as noted in 262-77 Reports:
   "As a group and as individuals, we believe in the upward and onward progress of man. As we study ourselves and others more, we recognize in each the same unquenchable spirit to press on, becoming stronger and stronger. On to what? For what are we ever striving? We see around us the manifestation of a greater power, that which we call Creative Energy, or God. We acknowledge this power not only in us, but permeating all things; truly we know that, "In Him we live and move and have our being." We recognize that it is this power that is urging all of us to look up in faith - to press on, and is now using all who will, as channels through which to manifest in this material world."
2. 3/07/35 See 281-23, Par. 22-A personal message to Washington Prayer Group of A.R.E.

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