This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at the office of the Association, Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 29th day of June, 1944, in accordance with request made by the self - Mrs. [4055], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc., recommended by the book, THERE IS A RIVER.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Jeanette Fitch, Stenos. Mrs. [4055]. Born October 30, 1884, in Schwabesch Gmud, Wurttemberg, Germany.

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1. GC: You will give the relations of this entity and the universe, and the universal forces; giving the conditions which are as personalities, latent and exhibited in the present life; also the former appearances in the earth plane, or giving time, place and the name, and that in each life which built or retarded the development for the entity; giving the abilities of the present entity, that to which it may attain, and how. You will answer the questions, as I ask them:
2. EC: Yes, we have the records here of that entity now known as or called: [4055].
3. In giving the interpretations of the records, there is much from which to choose. These, though, we would choose with the desire and purpose that this may be a helpful experience for the entity, enabling the entity to better fulfill the purposes for which it entered this material experience.
4. For the entity comes, not by chance, but purposefully, that there might be the more perfect preparation for the soul to be as that for which the Lord, the Maker of the heavens and the earth intended and prepares a way for same.
5. These as we find as urges latent and manifested. These, then, we would give that the entity analyze and study within self:
6. There is little the entity may not accomplish if it sets its own mind and head and heart to do so. These are the inclinations for the entity to think more highly of its judgments than sometimes others think of same. This is not a reprimand, rather as the warning. For without an exalted thought of self, but in accord with God's purposes, who will think better of thee?
7. The abilities to apply self in all phases of developments; that is, as constructive forces as, not exactly a reformer, but a helper toward better interpretations of life's purpose or consciousness of the entity.
8. Thus as a fellow helper in all forms of universal work, as in Red Cross, Gray Lady, nurse's helper, as a practical nurse, or as applied nursing. These are the channels through which the entity may operate.
9. It may become necessary, because of the exaltation in self, that the entity curb some tendencies but these only as there may be more harmony in the associations of self with others in the choices taken by the entity's directions.
10. In urges from astrological activities, we find Mercury, Venus, Mars and Jupiter all parts of the entity's consciousness. Then, as given, the high mental abilities with the appreciation of the beautiful as well as those tendencies of the entity to be as one who would bring harmony and joy in any group in which it may be joined by the life, the vitality, the vivacity, the pleasantnesses which may be as even just the passing of the entity. To such hold tight.
11. Knowing, then, in whom and in what ye have believed, study to show forth His ideals in the earth, not thine own ideas but the Father-God's mercifulness, and His ideals; a clean and useful, purposeful activity among thy fellow men, that thy life in its every phase may be a magnifying of the love of the Father as may be manifested to and through the children of men.
12. As to the appearances in the earth, while all may not be given, these are indicated as the pattern and as to how and why urges arise in this particular period in certain given directions. As is indicated:
13. Before this we find the entity was among those who were the crew of the Cabots as they were settlers in portions of what is now England. The entity came to the land with hope and remained to become an active force in the land of its adoption, in the name then Henrico Deuen.
14. In the experience the entity went through many hardships, yet gaining because of its own trueness to self and the sincerity of purpose for which the land first sought that others might come to know the true and the living God. In those experiences the entity gained, though in the opposite sex.
15. Before that we find the entity was in the land of the present nativity when there was the bringing about of expansions in the land, the adoption of the activities from the Norse land, as well as from those areas of Greece and of portions of the western part of Asia.
16. The entity then acted in those capacities as a helper in the nursing field, and yet given to an artistic temperament, and thus applying song, stories, the pure things of mind and heart in the manner of cresting cheer among the sick or afflicted.
17. In the name then Hecklen, the entity gained much. Though its peoples and associates were engaged in or connected with steel, the entity itself helped those who were weak in body, who were disturbed in mind, who were confused in spirit, and applied self in its own household.
18. Before that we find the entity was in the Holy City when there was the returning of the children of Israel from bondage in Persia.
19. The entity was then among those who aided in the establishing of the original activities of the priest, and the entity was one among those who worked upon the garments of those who ministered in the temple.
20. In the name then Marian, the entity was given to the building up of the body, mind and soul and failed not in its administrations to the many offices; though questioned even by the scribe of the period and Nehemiah, as he later appeared on the scene, but the entity's help brought conclusion to the activities as the law was studied the more closely by the entity, so well as the associates.
21. Before that we find the entity was in the Egyptian land when there were those periods of preparations for individuals to act as emissaries, through the tenets taught and practiced by those in the Temple Beautiful. The entity studied to show self approved unto God, a workman not ashamed, rightly dividing the words of truth and keeping self unspotted from condemnation of others, or of bringing submersive or dictatorial activities of the entity.
22. As to the abilities of the entity, then, that to which it may attain and how:
23. As has been indicated, there are great abilities, but do not let the minor things crowd out the more important things in thy life. For these appear both as mental and material warnings, just keep the faith.
24. Ready for questions.
25. (Q) Which are the specific lines of work mentioned best fitted?
    (A) As teaching, instructing or assisting, nursing.
26. (Q) Is it indicated how many more years I will have to live in the present incarnation?
    (A) How many do you wish? Let the prayer be ever: "Father, so long as I may be useful as a manifestation of Thy love in the earth, and as I may be gentle and kind and true and pure to my fellow men, keep Thou, O Lord, me."
27. (Q) What lesson should I learn from my past association with the, "I AM" movement?
    (A) The "I AM" movement is well, provided these are not imposed upon others. For it is the spirit of the Christ in which, through which we may obtain mercy and judgment. Hold fast to same!
28. We are through.

    Two copies to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file
    Two for indexing

REPORTS

1. 9/30/44 Letter: "...I talked to the Red Cross about my nursing but they gave me no encouragement on account of my age. So I did my best... I am not able to find words to say enough about how deeply I enjoyed the Sunday Bible lessons and afternoons [during visit at Va. Beach]. I am grateful for the joy it gave me and I will always remember and appreciate them. I think and pray for you every day..."
2. 12/09/44 Kathryn Patterson's letter to Mrs. [4055]:
   Virginia Beach, Va.
   My Dear Mrs. [4055]:
   I suppose by now you have got a job nursing. For I see by your last letter that you are at St. Elizabeth Hospital.
   Of course you know Mr. Cayce has been and still is sick.
   Last summer you spoke to me of the possibilities of having the job of cooking for Mr. Cayce the things he needs. I was wondering if you would still like to take over that job. As his Readings say that one of the main factors is his diet. He also is in need of some one to nurse him too.
   And as you were so lovely as to let me read your Reading it also stated your ability to do that.
   If you would be interested in this job I wonder if you would immediately write and let us know. We would like to know also what you would ask to compensate you for your work.
   Of course if this is not possible be sure to let us know, as I may have misunderstood your statement of last summer.
   If it is at all possible it would fill a very great need here. Of course you know we would try to make it as easy for you as possible. But I think we surely need someone who has your abilities and your kindness of heart.
   Hoping that you will be able to help us in this need.
   I remain, Kathryn Patterson
3. 2/12/45 GD rec'd sympathy letter from her [4055] re EC's passing.
4. GD's note: Her mailing address for the next few years (until we lost track of her) was in care of a hospital in Chicago, so evidently she did get work of some kind in the hospital.

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