Edgar Cayce Readings, 2897-4

Time and Place: 8:20 P. M. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. New York City.

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GD: You will have before you the body and the enquiring mind of [2897] present in this room, who is here to help you, and is asking the Forces for this information in order to be sincerely convinced that we are contacting the highest forces.
EC: Yes, we have the body, the enquiring mind, [2897]; this we have had before.
In seeking for those elements as make for sincerity in purpose, in desire, in aiding any channel through which there may come information as may be of the nature as comes at this time, be sure of the sincerity of self, as well as the sincerity of all as may be associated with, or connected with, such undertakings, that, that which may be given to others may make for those elements in the lives of individuals, that which produces or is CREATIVE and evolutionary in its action upon the individuals that are attempted to be aided. Ready for questions.
(Q) Can you contact Azul [Azool? Azrael? Azazel?] for me? [See 2897-4, Par. R6.]
(A) Demetrius - Michael; Azul - no. [See 311-6, Par. 5-A, 11-A.]
(Q) You cannot?
(A) Cannot.
(Q) Why?
(A) There are barriers between this body and Azul, as produced by that between Demetrius and between Michael.
(Q) Can you contact Azul for anyone else?
(A) Not under these conditions; for I, Michael, speak as the Lord of the Way. Bow thine heads, O ye peoples, that would seek to know the mysteries of that life as makes for those FALTERING steps in men's lives when not applied in the manner as has been laid down. O ye stiff-necked and adulterous generation! Who WILL approach the Throne that ye may know that there is NONE that surpasses the Son of Man in His approach to HUMAN experience in the material world!
(Q) What is my father's name?
(A) No.
(Q) Can't you answer that question?
(A) To be sure, it may be answered. It will not here.
(Q) Why will you not answer these questions, when I want to make sure in order to help?
(A) He that seeketh a sign when he standeth in the presence of the Highest authority in the Way may NOT be given a sign, unless he has done in the body that which entitles him to same.
(Q) Why is Edgar Cayce surrounded by such wrong vibrations and entities in this great work?
(A) For there has been the continued battle with those forces as Michael fought WITH over the body of Moses. He that leads, or WOULD direct, is continually beset by the forces that WOULD undermine. He that endureth to the end shall wear the Crown. He that aideth in upbuilding shall be entitled to that that he BUILDS in his experience. He that faltereth, or would hinder, shall be received in the manner as he hinders.
(Q) Why don't the Forces prevent continual financial annoyance to him?
(A) That there has been set a monetary STANDARD by many as to that which is of worth or is success, indicates the vibrations as well as the purpose of such. Not by might nor by power, but by 'My Word'. Not that man lives by bread alone, but by EVERY WORD that is a promise to that man by or from the Creative Forces, or God. That that a man worships, THAT that man becomes.
(Q) What are the revelations as to why he is in difficulty?
(A) No difficulty exists in the man's soul. There exists difficulty in the minds of individuals who, with monetary MEASURES, see all forces hindered as to their concept of success.
(Q) Since Virginia Beach was given as the proper place for the foundation of this work in the material world, why has not success come?
(A) He that looketh upon the monetary conditions as success looketh in vain! It HAS succeeded beyond measure in the spiritual forces, IS succeeding in monetary or the pecuniary manner.
(Q) Am I, [2897], capable of helping Edgar Cayce in the manner best suitable to the Forces?
(A) He that will present himself as one that has consecrated himself to the work of the lowly Nazarene, may aid. As the work, the way is made strength [straight?], so may the understanding to those come that make their desire, their wants, known.
(Q) Is there anything the Forces would recommend for me to do?
(A) Present thine self to those Forces that make for a more perfect relationship with the LIVING God, NOT that of any individual's dead past! that would seek to climb up by THINE OWN hard way; for, as was given, he that climbs up any other way than by the way of the Cross is a thief and a robber! So, make thine approach to that Force as manifests itself IN the MATERIAL world as the Son TO THAT Throne, and be satisfied with none beneath THAT approach! So may the consciousness of the Christ life come into THINE possession.
That is all of the questions.
Come, my children, and know in whom thou hast believed, for HE is able to keep thy needs, thine wants, thy desires, in the palm of His hand. Walk in HIS ways, that thine going in and coming out through THIS plane may come nearer and nearer the way of the Cross; for though the cross may be heavy, in HIM IS that that makes it light. Just those little words here and there. GROW in grace, in knowledge, IN understanding, that thy ways may be one with the CREATIVE ways, and ye shall know the Truth, and the TRUTH shall MAKE you free!
We are through.
Copy to [2897]
Copy to [279]
Copy to File

BACKGROUND

See 2897-1 through 2897-3.
5/15/31 Mr. [279]'s letter: "[2897] spoke very highly of you and I must say that he is a greatly changed man."

REPORTS

9/15/31 Mr. [279]'s letter: "[2897] is touring the country and won't be back until the 1st of Oct. I hope to have him contribute something to your work. He certainly should."
GD's note: See subsequent correspondence filed in 2897-1.
12/10/40 HLC's ltr. to Mr. [2897]:
Mr. [2897] (folder) % The Reilly Service 1250 Sixth Ave., New York City
Dear Mr. [2897]
It has been some time since we have heard from you. Recently, in talking with Dr. Reilly, he mentioned the fact that he had seen you and spoken with you about our work.
The Reading [2897-1] which you received from my father several years ago, a copy of which we recently mailed to you, indicated considerable interest in occult subjects. I'd like to take this opportunity to advise you of recent steps which we have undertaken in connection with the study and presentation of my father's work.
As you know, for years we have been assembling the records on individual cases, and now have in our files a most unusual collection of psychic data, which have proven helpful in thousands of individual instances.
In a work of this kind, the first concern is accurate recording and building up of irrefutable evidence as to the value of such information. We feel that we are now in a position to present many of our findings, through pamphlets, research papers, magazine articles, and books. Preparatory to taking these steps, we have planned for proper housing, office and library space, for carrying on the work of indexing the thousands of Readings in our files. As we complete this index system, every subject mentioned in Readings over a period of many years may be found quickly. We will begin immediately the extracting of data on specific subjects, for use in publication form.
We have completed the first step in our program, as outlined in the enclosed leaflet; namely, the construction of library, vault and offices. We are now working toward the indexing of the Readings.
Henry Holt & Company has recently signed contracts for publishing a book on my father's life and work, which will focus considerable attention on our efforts.
We'd like for every individual who has had experience with this work, and who is interested in the general field of psychic research, to have an opportunity to assist us in making a real contribution in this field of study. I hope we may have your interest and support at this time, and that you will let me have any suggestions which you think might prove helpful.
Sincerely, HUGH LYNN CAYCE, MANAGER [HLC:GD]
P.S. A rather interesting matter came to my attention a few days ago, when one of our members sent me a copy of a sheet of her music which had just been published that bore your picture. Of course, there was nothing particularly unusual about this, except for the fact that when I checked your respective Life Readings I found that you worked with her on music some ten thousand years ago in Egypt. The lady in this case is: Mrs. [1602], ... St., whose music is published under the name of [1602]. I'd like very much for you to meet her sometime. HLC.
12/20/40 Mr. [2897]'s ltr. to HLC:
Mr. Hugh Lynn Casey c/o Association for Research & Enlightenment Virginia Beach VIRGINIA
Dear Mr. Casey:
Your letter of the 10th received and I was very happy to hear from you. I would like very much to have a chat with you on the subject about which you wrote as I have gone a lot farther since the reading which your Father gave me.
Perhaps I may be of some service to you. Whether I can or not, I shall be very happy to meet with you and discuss some of these things with you.
Wishing you a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year, and with every good wish, I am
Cordially yours, [2897]
5/10/42 Mr. [2897] referred Mr. [2747] for a Life Reading.
Report on 2897-4, Par. 4-A--6-A:
The following is taken from the following book:
IS THAT THE BIBLE? by Charles Francis Potter
Printed May 1941 by Triangle Books (address at that time was: 14 West Forty-ninth Street, New York City) PAGE 248
The wicked spirit or fallen angel kept bound in the wilderness, to whom the Jews sent the scapegoat on the Day of Atonement, Leviticus 16:8 RV.-
"And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for Jehovah, and the other lot for Azazel."
See also verses 10 and 26.
According to the Book of Enoch (which was once in the Bible), Azazel was formerly the leader of the angels, or "sons of God," of Genesis 6:2, who married earthly women and begat giants.