5/01/44 [
4065]'s letter to EC:
"Thank you for the reading done for me which came about ten
days ago. I was ill at the time and have been quite so since
that time but am much improved now though not yet well by any
means.
"I have also received your letter dated April 21 in which you
asked that I write you what I thought of the reading.
"First, please let me ask that the address on envelopes be
... St. Several times these figures have been changed to
read... There is no such number and all of these letters
to me have been delayed about five days in consequence. I
understand how easily such mistakes occur but I am sure you
have the correct address in your files. Thank you in advance
for a little extra care in the future.
"I agree with your statement that the reading portrayed
a beautiful character - so lovely in fact - that I felt
amazement in reading and could only, in deep humility,
whisper 'Can that entity really be mine?' 'Is that how I
appear to those who can truly see?' It has left me, for all
future earthly existence, even more humble than I had been
before. I am not egotistical - have never been so but
neither have I ever suffered from what is called an
'inferiority complex'. I am intelligent enough to know true
worth wherever I find it and I have been conscious of my
abilities along intellectual lines - but wholly without
conceit.
"Truth compels me to say also that the character you
described is indeed the IDEAL which I always held before
myself - but I never felt that I actually measured up to
the standard set for myself.
"It was very striking that you should say of me that it 'is
a living experience for this entity. As ye would that others
should do to you, do ye even so to them' - for those words
have always been my creed - and I have endeavored all my life
to really live by that rule. But it is human to err and I am
human, so when others censured me for actions they considered
not the thing to do, I have felt that perhaps I had failed
- though in my own heart, I knew I had done the thing
that seemed right - according to the light within my
own consciousness.
"Jesus has indeed always been MASTER to me - and received the
utmost love and devotion. I had often wondered in the past,
what my reaction to Him would have been, had I lived during
His appearance in Galilee. I wondered - could I have been
among those who rejected Him and would not believe? I could
think so, but neither could I really know - until now you
have said that I did know and follow Him. Thank you for
that.
"Having said thus much, you must know that I appreciate the
reading.
"But candor also impels me to say that I wished the reading
could have been much fuller. While very beautiful, it also
was very general and I happen to be one of those people who
like things very definite and explicit. So I wished that it
had been more detailed.
"You mentioned the life as Adah - daughter of the prophet,
during the reign of Ahaz and Jezebel. I am puzzled because,
I do not know which prophet you mean. I have read the
accounts in Kings and Chronicles - as indeed I have always
been familiar with them. Did Elijah have such a daughter?
For he was chief of those who gave unwelcome counsel to Ahaz
and prophesied the end for him & Jezebel. Or do you mean
Elisha - who received Elijah's mantel and saw the fate of
Jezebel? And Jehu - does that mean the prophet of that name
or does it refer to the Captain of the guard in the palace
who became king himself, being anointed by the prophet? And
what relation was 'the entity's sister' to this Jehu - whom
you mention. Was she perhaps the wife of Jehu, reigning with
him. And I wonder about the sort of 'trials and the wrath'
mentioned in those times.
"I am reading all that portion of the Bible carefully again
but that does not clear these questions. I am wondering if
perhaps some of the notes of the reading could clear up these
questions.
"The life in Egypt also puzzles me, because I cannot identify
the period mentioned. You used the word 'Priest' but there
was nothing to identify him. Could you have referred to
Moses? But I never considered Moses a priest. Aaron held
that office. And the period of the breaking up of state
religion suggests something of Akenaton who instituted the
worship of the Sun god Ra and whose hymns to the Sun were
the originals from which many of the Psalms were translated.
"I am reading the books I have myself on the history of Egypt
but I would like to be sure of the exact time period.
"Please do not consider any of these comments in the nature
of complaints or criticism. I am merely seeking clearer and
more definite understanding.
"I remember that in some of the early articles you sent down,
you suggested study of the historical periods mentioned in
the readings and that is what I am trying to do.
"As I understand the reading, I am just to continue the
humble mode of life I lead, trying to do each day some
service for others that comes in the daily living.
"Thank you again. If it is possible, I would like to hear
from you again and if there should be something additional in
the notes of the reading that would clear up the identities
of the prophet and the priest & which Jehu was meant, I would
greatly appreciate hearing.
"The statement in regard to Dr. [
5776] as a soldier during
the reign of Ahaz is startling - for one of his strongest
characteristics is his antipathy for all military affairs.
He WILL NOT have any part in war service - even as a
physician. He is no coward - willing to be shot instead
of serving in any capacity in regard to the war. Truly a
conscientious objector to war in all forms. This is most
impressive evidence of continuity..."
5/04/44 EC's letter to [
4065]:
"Thank you for yours of the 1st. Appreciate your taking the
time to write. Am glad you are pleased with your reading.
Such readings must necessarily be very general for it covers
a period of some thousands of years, as the period spoken of
in Egypt is supposed to have been some 10,500 years B.C. As
I read the reference to the daughter of the prophet, believe
it refers to Obadiah, who was the priest during the time of
Ahab; if the name was written Ahaz, think it should have been
Ahab.
"Wish had the chance to talk this over with you. You had
better plan to come to the Congress in June and meet some of
the other people who have gotten much from their readings.
"As to the reference to the Dr. [
5776], might not the
aversion arise from the happenings of that period? Could
hardly be from one single experience do you think - merely
as a suggestion - but think that might account for it. Also
your interest in his welfare at this time.
"Any questions as may arise, don't hesitate to write me; may
not always be able to answer at once, but will be glad to try
and help you get the most from your reading..."
6/03/44 [
4065]'s letter to EC:
"Have just finished reading the Bulletin May, 1944 which came
in the last mail today, in which a new booklet is announced
'Egypt in the Day of the High Priest Ra-Ta'. The list price
was quoted as one dollar.
"I am inclosing that amount in currency for one copy of that
booklet, which I would like to have forwarded to me at the
address given in the heading, just as soon as you can get it
in the mails.
"Since the reading you did for me on April 3, 1944, perhaps
it will give me some of the information which I have been
seeking as to the period of time in Egypt, when you saw
me there taking part in the affairs of the state and the
religious functions of the 'High Priest'. I wrote to you,
asking for further enlightenment as to the period meant.
This may be the answer I sought.
"The first letter I wrote to you dated July 20, 1943, I asked
if available copies were to be had of some of your earlier
readings on Atlantis, Egyptian History, Arabian & Persian
History, The Life of Jesus, The Great Pyramid of Gizeh, Study
of Book of Revelations, Reincarnation, Angels and Archangels
and the prices.
"You replied that they were out of print at that time but
were being prepared for another printing and that I would be
notified when they were ready. I have never received notice
of them and am wondering if they can be obtained now. Will
you please write me giving the prices and when I could get
them? Not knowing the prices, I cannot inclose money for
them now.
"Am interested in the outline of the program for the
convention in June. It would be a pleasure to be
among those present but that is not possible this year.
"Will there be a printed report of the lectures given? If
so, what will be the price?
"Some organizations are holding conventions BY MAIL this
year, because of travel restrictions and the lectures are
sent to those registering for the convention. I am passing
this idea along to you as one that might be found helpful to
the many of us who cannot travel to the meeting.
"Am hoping it may be possible to have an early reply from you
in regard to the publications mentioned above and also what
the book of Egypt just being published may come along very
soon.
"With best wishes for the success of the convention and for
yourself personally I am..."
6/05/44 Answered by card. Order filled M. W.
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