This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 26th day of December, 1942, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [2454], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. GC: You will have before you the entity [2454], who seeks information, advice and guidance in a mental and spiritual reading, regarding her life, health, and home associations. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: In giving advice or counsel to this entity, the premises from which such should be drawn should be presented, at least for the entity's consideration.
3. From the advent of the souls of man into materiality, laws were initiated; such as is evidenced by the psalmist, "The heavens declare the glory of God, the firmament sheweth his handiwork; day unto day uttereth speech, night unto night sheweth his handiwork." And yet how oft might each soul cry out, "WHY art Thou, O God, mindful of the spirit of man, when he stumbleth so blindly and hateth his brother?"
4. This would indicate, then, that God in His love and His mercy hath given to man that with which the individual may exalt His name in the earth. And as He hath from days of old, He has given those examples in the seers and prophets, - yea in this latter day hath He spoken more direct through His Son. Yet these are self-evident facts:
5. Man's destiny lies within his individual grasp, doth he take hold upon those laws, those self-evident truths. Applying them in his relationships one to another there may come the knowledge that He walketh and talketh with those who would, who do, exalt and glorify His name in the earth.
6. Man is hedged about by beliefs, by cults, by schisms, by isms, - yes. And those things have been created by man that he hath given power in themselves to rule his days. Yet this is only because man has given them such power. For the spirit of truth and wisdom is mighty, and a bulwark of faith and hope to those that trust in Him. But they that give others, other things, power over themselves become subject unto them. Thus hath He declared, as was given of Him who is the way, the truth and the light, the first, yea the whole of the commandment of the Lord is encompassed in this: "Thou shalt have no other god before me, neither in heaven nor in earth, nor in things seen or unseen, but thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, thine soul and thine body, and thy neighbor as thyself."
7. This then, is the premise from which all judgements by the individual are to be drawn; knowing that the law of the Lord is perfect, it converteth the soul; knowing that the promise of the Christ is, "Lo, I am with thee always, even unto the end of the world."
8. He was in the beginning, He is the end. And as ye walk in the light of His promise, of His words, ye may know the way ye go. For His light shineth in the darkness and maketh the paths straight for those that seek His face.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) How can I make my spiritual concepts more a part of my daily living?
    (A) As indicated in that above.
11. (Q) What must I do to be open and receptive to spiritual promptings?
    (A) As ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. These, as given, are the premises, the principles, the basis of thy faith, of thy hope, and for becoming conscious of knowing and realizing it must be a choice by self, a purpose from within, an ideal held before self continuously.
12. (Q) What is it that seems to block the channel at times?
    (A) As has been so oft, yet so aptly stated, "I am persuaded there is no power in heaven or hell that may separate the individual from the love of God save self."
13. (Q) How can I be of more help to my husband, [2746]?
    (A) Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly emphasizing every phase of thy associations and thy experience, and keeping self unspotted from the world. In this way may ye lend the greater aid to thy husband, to thy children, to thy friends. And thus may ye indeed CONFOUND the foes of light.
14. (Q) Am I giving my son [2542] the right mental and spiritual guidance for the best development?
    (A) These choices may be made in self alone. The law pointeth out, and who is to be judge of thy purposes, thy aims? He hath given, "Train the child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart therefrom." Put the emphasis in the child's life where it belongs. Make thy judgements as from his OWN basis of interpretation. Thou knowest his weakness, thou knowest him altogether. Minimize the faults, magnify the virtues, as ye would have thy Father-God magnify these in thine own undertakings. Forgive, for as ye forgive ye are forgiven. And with what measure ye mete it is measured to thee again.
15. (Q) Have his physical treatments been properly given? Why has he apparently not responded to treatment?
    (A) We haven't his physical treatments.
16. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 2454-3.

REPORTS

1. Other questions submitted for 2454-4 which did not get asked:
   7. What does my son [2677] need from me to further his understanding? 8. Considering my husband's activities and all surrounding conditions, please advise me as to where I should make my home for the duration. Should I keep my home at ..., Conn., or should I go to ..., Ga., with my sister, or just what would you advise? 9. Is it indicated that [2746] my husband, will be transferred from the ... soon; if so, when and where? 10. Should we invest in property at this time; if so, what kind and where? 11. What is the meaning of the recent mind pictures I had of Jesus, the dark mountains? 12. How can I learn to understand these pictures? 13. Regarding my health, - what causes the arms to ache and go to sleep, from the elbows down? 14. What causes the difficulty in breathing at times? 15. Is it possible for me to put away my glasses? If so, how?
2. 2/25/43 HLC's letter to [2454]:
   Mrs. [2454] ..., Conn.
   Dear Mrs. [2454]:
   Under separate cover I am sending you photostats of old newspaper clippings regarding my father's work. They indicate a consistent accuracy which is amazing in the field of psychic studies.
   We are anxious to have "THERE IS A RIVER" discussed before just as many groups as possible. Can you send me the names and addresses of church groups, book clubs, theosophists, rosicrucians, or spiritualists in your vicinity. I would like to mail them announcements of the trade edition which could be distributed at their meetings.
   It would also be a great help if you would arrange to talk before some of these groups discussing sections of the book which would most appeal to them. Material which would be of help to you in this work can be sent you.
   Best regards from all.
   Sincerely, Hugh Lynn Cayce HLC:gn
3. 4/12/43 Mae Verhoeven's letter to [2454]:
   Dear Mrs. [2454]: You no doubt heard - before you left Norfolk - that Hugh Lynn was expecting to go into the army this month. I have been asked to take over the correspondence in connection with the book - that is the correspondence being handled from the office here. It seems much too complicated to me at the moment - and knowing that it will grow day by day makes me feel as though I'm faced with the impossible...never-the-less I'm going to do my best.
   I see by the copy of Hugh Lynn's letter to you that he has given you an out-line of what he would like you to do in connections with the book, "There is a River." We are anxious to contact as many groups as possible, therefore any information you can get for us as to names and addresses of church groups, book clubs, theosophists, rosicrucians or spiritualists in your vicinity - I will mail them announcements of the trade edition which they can distribute at their meetings. I will also write them arranging for you [to] give a few minutes talk before such groups on the book - thereby paving the way for you.
   Let me hear from you soon as the progress you have made.
   Sincerely, Mae Verhoeven
   P.S. We are still having our Tuesday night meetings with the usual attendance and interest. I'm still being held up on the minutes but Gladys will get caught up soon - and there should be two months minutes at least in the next mailing.
4. 8/43 A.R.E. Bulletin article by Mrs. [2454] see under 2677-1, Reports, re. her son [2677]'s birth and his experience in Palestine, etc.
5. 11/10/43 Mrs. [2454] obtained a Life Reading for Miss [3355] who later married her son [2677].
6. 3/15/44 EC's letter to [2454]:
   Mrs. [2454] ..., Florida
   Dear Mr. & Mrs. [2454]
   Thank you for your letter of the 9th and for the contribution to the Living Sponsorship Fund.
   Well, I'm not very much account. Had a very nice trip to Florida and a nice little visit with Mr. Sugrue and his friends and then came on to DeLand and had a nice visit with my sister and her husband. Came home feeling pretty fair, and then the whole works seemed to explode in my face. I have been struggling with myself ever since. Haven't been able to give a reading now for three or four weeks. In fact, I believe we only got in about three days of readings through the whole month of February, and of course have given none in March as yet. I hope to undertake a reading for myself this afternoon. Maybe I'll find out when I will be able to get back to work and what to do with this carcass of mind [mine?].
   Yes as I came through ... I wondered if you have gotten settled yet. Was only there for about fifteen or twenty minutes. I am sure from observation, as well as hearsay, Florida must indeed be crowded. Every town throughout the state is flooded with people. I am in hopes that you will get straightened out and things will go along alright very soon.
   We haven't even had any Tuesday night meetings for many weeks now. I hope we may have a meeting this evening. I am sure that would make me feel better to see some of the group here. We will be missing you.
   Please remember me to Mr. [2746] and with love from all to you and yours, I remain
   Sincerely, Edgar Cayce CC/gm
7. 5/01/44 She obtained her last reading, a Physical - see 2454-5.

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