This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on
      Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 30th day of October,
      1932, in accordance with request made by those present.

      P R E S E N T

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie & C. A. Barrett, Esther Wynne, Hannah Miller, Florence
      & Edith Edmonds, F. Y. Morrow, C. W. & M. L. Rosborough,
      Annie, H. L. & L. B. Cayce, Sarah & Lu Hesson, Mildred Davis
      & Helen Storey.

      R E A D I N G

      Time of Reading
      3:50 to 4:20 P. M.

   1. GC:  You will have before you the individuals gathered here
      and their work on the lesson of THE OPEN DOOR, a copy of
      which I hold in my hand.  You will go over this and as I call
      each paragraph make any suggestions as to change, or addition
      of material.  You will answer the questions which will be
      asked.

   2. EC:  Yes, we have the group as gathered here, as a group and
      as individuals, and their work and preparation on the lesson
      THE OPEN DOOR.  Ready for questions.

   3. EC:  ("Very good" to each paragraph called, from 1 thru 33.)

   4. Now, in connecting the thoughts as presented in paragraphs
      8 & 9, there should be an expansion that makes for a closer
      association of carrying the idea one to another.  The rest is
      good; very good.

   5. (Q)  You will please suggest outlines, the central thoughts
      and ideas around which we should build the forthcoming lesson
      on IN HIS PRESENCE.
      (A)  In building the thoughts upon which the mind of each
      individual should center, in preparing self for the
      realization of practical application of lessons, and the
      lesson IN HIS PRESENCE, taking all that has been presented in
      the manner in which each individual has put to use that
      gained by the meditation upon the thought and application of
      each lesson, one comes to the realization of now BEING in His
      presence; for each has gained (that have applied the lessons)
      that innate expression of being in His presence.  The
      motivative forces in life itself are the composition or
      composite activity of the spirit of life; hence, as
      individuals first, we recognize that each activity, each
      expression of self in its relationships to that from without
      and that from within, is the expression of that we have done
      about - or with - the knowledge and the consciousness of His
      presence abiding with each.

      As we look upon our fellow man we find his activities, in
      whatever sphere of activity they may be, but an expression
      motivated by that same concept of what THAT individual has
      done about that he worships, or would present as that force
      the individual would use to manifest the spirit that abides
      in life.

      Then, the central thought is:  Would we be forgiven, we must
      forgive; would we see good in our fellow man, we must reflect
      that which is well-pleasing in His presence, knowing that all
      power, all force, emanates from Him.  He, the Lord thy God,
      is ONE!  All power emanates, then, from Him.  What would YOU,
      as an activating force for manifesting that power in the
      earth, do respecting same?

   6. (Q)  Are there any suggestions which may be given at this
      time that will aid the various members and the group as a
      whole in carrying on the work which it has set out to
      perform?
      (A)  This answer would depend upon whether this is in
      reference to preparation for the lessons to be given out, or
      in disseminating that gained.

      In preparation, let each individual - in his own imaginative
      self - set himself as in that position of giving forth FROM
      His presence that which would make known to those he meets or
      contacts day by day the more awareness of that presence,
      first in their OWN lives; and how gently one (or self) would
      look upon the shortcomings of his brother!  Judge not that ye
      be not judged, for with what measure ye mete it shall be
      measured to YOU again; for He hath made man a little lower
      than the angels, with that ability through his (man's) will
      to make himself equal with the Father, that MAN may even
      judge angels!

   7. (Q)  Any advice in disseminating the lessons already given?
      (A)  There has been given oft, first must it come to the
      individual consciousness that there is that worthy and
      acceptable TO be given to others.  Then, with that same might
      and power that comes from that one source will it be given,
      through the study of that GIVEN, as to how such goes to the
      groups, the classes, the masses.  How has it been set that
      cooperation is to be sought in self, in the group, in
      association?  How has it been given ye shall know self, how
      ye shall know even as ye are known?  How hast there been set
      that faith must come by the hearing of that which is building
      in the lives and experiences of others?  How judgest thou thy
      neighbor?  How hast thine patience made known thy
      understanding and thy activity in opening the door for those
      that seek His presence?  Apply that thou hast in thine own
      experience, for the activities of life are practical, in the
      material, the mental, the spiritual life; for it MUST be one,
      even as He is one.

   8. (Q)  [462]:  Please explain more fully to me the statement
      given in the reading Oct. 16th, "In that thou hast seen a
      light, be not dismayed - "  [262-30, Par. 20-A.]
      (A)  This as given, seen in thine own experiences that there
      is a way opened before thee.  With fear and with trembling
      hast thou put forth efforts in uncertain manners at times;
      hence the injunction "Be not dismayed;" remembering that He
      hath given His angels charge concerning thee, that thine
      guide, thine guard, is ever in His presence, even as He gave
      "And I, IF I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me.  I will
      NOT leave thee comfortless, I will COME and abide with thee."
      Then be not afraid to declare thyself at any and ALL
      experiences.

   9. We are through.

T0262-032 * [Pg 1]

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on
      Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 13th day of November,
      1932, in accordance with request made by those present.

      P R E S E N T

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie & C. A. Barrett, Esther Wynne, Florence & Edith
      Edmonds, F. Y. Morrow, C. W. & M. L. Rosborough, H. L., Annie
      & L. B. Cayce, Mildred Davis, Helen Ellington, & Ruth LeNoir.

      R E A D I N G

      Time of Reading
      4:00 to 4:55 P. M.

   1. GC:  You will have before you members of the study group,
      some of whom are present in this room, and the outline on the
      lesson IN HIS PRESENCE which I hold in my hand.  Advise us
      regarding the completion and expansion of the outline, and
      give the group that which it needs in continuing the
      preparation of this lesson.  You will answer the questions
      which will be asked.

   2. EC:  We have the group as gathered here, and the work and the
      outline IN HIS PRESENCE.  As each contribute to the lesson
      there should be that continued thought of self being one in
      His presence, one that would have self and that as expressed
      in keeping with that He would have each one be, knowing that
      as others view the expressions of self in the lessons there
      is gained by them a concept of what His presence means to
      those that would walk with Him day by day.  Let each in the
      light of their understanding so live that they bespeak that
      they profess with their lips to believe, that others may know
      that that individual is keeping that presence they hold as
      their ideal in such a direct consciousness as to be a living
      example of that they profess.  In such ways and manners do
      the truths gained in meditation and thought become living
      truths and acceptable truths in His sight.  So do we show
      forth that we would crucify the flesh, that the spirit of Him
      may be made manifest in this material world.  Each recognize
      that the world, the country, the nation, the people are
      passing through a period of seeking, a period of adjustments
      in the spiritual thought, the spiritual intent.  The mental
      world is looking to the spiritual-minded for hope, to those
      who are in their material walks representatives of the
      spiritual forces in the thinking people, for that thought
      that will guide all men closer to His presence.  So may this
      group as a group, so may each individual as their
      contribution to the work of the group, so may each individual
      as their contribution to their Maker and their Elder Brother
      in the Christ, bring soon that day when all may know they
      stand in His presence.  If the country, the nation, the land,

      is to be lifted up as a light to the world, they must be
      lifted in Him and His presence abiding in them day by day.

   3. Ready for questions.

   4. (Q)  Will the forces please select a secretary to take the
      place of Mrs. Miller while she is in Florida?
      (A)  Not as one to take a place, but one to fill a place
      while another is absent.  One that may be chosen by the
      group.  As we would give, Mrs. Morrow or Mrs. Ellington.

   5. (Q)  [413]:  Have I applied the past lessons sufficiently to
      entitle me to a place in His presence?
      (A)  Each should recognize that heritage that all are
      entitled to a place in His presence, for He wills that none
      should perish but that all should come to the acceptable
      understanding of His Spirit bearing witness with thy spirit.
      As to the application of that gained, or that may be gained
      from the study of those things given, each must answer for
      themselves; for as given, "My Spirit beareth witness with thy
      spirit whether ye be acceptable in His presence or not;"
      remembering, then, as He gave, "Inasmuch as ye have done it
      unto the least of these my little ones ye have done it unto
      me."  Have the activities of thine heart and mind led thee to
      act towards thy neighbor, thy brother, thine enemy, in the
      manners that have been presented in approaching this thought,
      those understandings that come from being conscious of His
      presence abiding with those that would seek His face?  Then
      know He, the Father, is ever ready to hear; for He wills not
      that any should fall short of that grace which comes with the
      acknowledging of, the thoughtfulness of, the living of, the
      communion with Him.

   6. (Q)  Is there a message to help me to help others find a
      place in His presence?
      (A)  Study to show thyself approved unto Him day by day.  So
      does the light of His presence shine unto others in precept
      and example.  Not by faith alone, but by "my word, by my
      works," show ye forth the love of keeping in His understand-
      ing and in the consciousness of being in His presence.  With
      the LIVING OF that given all will come to the knowledge, to
      the understanding of, we are all IN His presence whether we
      acknowledge it in the present or not; for, as has been given,
      it is in Him we live and move and have our being; hence to
      induce, to persuade, to give that which will bring others,
      take their positions, their place, SEE as by the light of HIS
      presence the needs of the inner man, and so present that He
      gives thee day by day.  Thus, as He has given, may we find
      ourselves happily [haply? as in Acts 17:27?] in His presence;
      for, "I will not leave thee comfortless but will come to
      thee, and bring to remembrance that necessary of my strength
      to meet the needs of the hour, of the day."

   7. (Q)  [303]:  I would appreciate a message that will help me
      to more fully realize IN HIS PRESENCE.
      (A)  As self is less and less put forth, and more and more
      faith, hope, reliance sought in His word, each as individuals
      may become aware of His presence abiding with each; for those
      that would know Him must believe that He is, and IF He IS He
      abides ever with those that seek His face.

   8. (Q)  [2124]:  Please give the significance of the dream I had
      the morning of Nov. 3rd, in which I saw an incline, 3 houses
      tied together, a man drowning, bubbles, etc.
      (A)  As the varied stages of developments in the
      consciousness of the soul forces find in the various planes
      that which to the body-consciousness represents the various
      stages of activity and development, so that experienced in
      the vision represents to the self the necessary understanding
      of the various planes or stages of the mental visions of that
      which represents either the sliding into the consciousness of
      the material things or that as in the bubbles, which
      represents the life even in the spheres that to man's own
      understanding is incapable of being the dwelling place of man
      alone, that in these spheres come the various stages of
      development as to meet that NECESSARY for the gaining of the
      presence of that power from which all spiritual force
      emanates.

   9. (Q)  What is the significance of the dream immediately
      following, in which I was discerning the spirits, getting
      messages and giving them to people?
      (A)  The continuation of that just given, that in the various
      planes of development there ARE those abilities to reach only
      that to which that influence, that entity, that represented
      in the presentation of the spirit TO give out - see?

  10. (Q)  What is the connection between the first and second
      dream?
      (A)  A continuation, just as the house, the water, the rope,
      the manner in which the tying of one.  It is one.  O, that
      all men would know, "Know, O ye children of men, the Lord thy
      God is ONE!"  Each spirit, each manifestation of LIFE is ONE,
      and a manifestation either in this, that or the other sphere,
      or scope, or space of development TOWARDS the knowledge, the
      understanding, the conception of that ONE - HIM - I AM - God
      - Jehovah - Yah [?] - ALL ONE!

  11. (Q)  You will give an individual message on the lesson to
      each of the following as I call their names:  [404]:
      (A)  In Him is the light; hence in His presence does light
      shed abroad that which prevents stumbling feet from
      faltering.

  12. (Q)  [462]:
      (A)  In His presence all stand, and as that we see reflected
      in the mirror of life shows what manner of shadows are cast,

      so does keeping in the consciousness of the indwelling of the
      Spirit of the Master keep all in the way of truth and light.

  13. (Q)  [993]:
      (A)  As the reflections of self come through the awareness of
      His presence through the activities, whether in fact, in
      thought or in deed, so does the consciousness make aware the
      presence of His forces in a manifested manner in the lives of
      others, as well as to self; for as in water the face
      answereth to face, so in His presence must our deeds, our
      thoughts, be reflections of Him.  Not in that of long-faced
      or in mourning, or in sorrow, but in gladness of purpose, of
      service, worshipfulness in Him.

  14. (Q)  [560]:
      (A)  In the activities of the body so reflect the strength of
      the physical man; so in the activities of the mind reflect
      the strength of the mental body as directed by the presence
      of His Spirit as may be sought, as may be found, as is ever
      present with each that seeks to abide in Him.

  15. (Q)  [69]:
      (A)  Keep that patience of faith, that oneness of purpose in
      His presence, that as many bless thee in their thoughts so
      may self hold that glorious oneness of purpose in Him; for
      all are witnesses unto the effect of His presence in our
      lives.  So do the expressions in word, in thought, in deed,
      reflect whether we are conscious of His presence abiding in
      us.

  16. (Q)  [[69]'s husband]:
      (A)  Keep in the way of understanding, so that there may be
      more and more that glorious consciousness of His presence
      abiding in us; for as one conquers in self that which makes
      for hindrances, the souls of men pass from glory to glory
      until the glorious knowledge of His abiding presence is ever
      before us.

  17. (Q)  [307]:
      (A)  Unto him that hath shall be given; unto him that seeketh
      shall he find; and as we grow in grace, in knowledge, in
      understanding, we come into the presence with that desire of
      the mind, of the heart, that opens the way for the greater
      understanding in Him.

  18. (Q)  [538]:
      (A)  Keep in the way that leads to the higher planes of
      light, for though the way may be heavy and His presence as of
      shadows, yet the shadows are only of thine own
      misunderstandings, and His glory will make for the glorifying
      of self in a service that brings more and more the knowledge
      of entering into the joys of thy Lord; for His presence
      abides with those that love Him.  "If ye love me keep my

      commandments.  Learn of me, for my yoke is easy, my burden is
      light" to those who come to the knowledge that His presence
      abides with those that seek His face.

  19. (Q)  [294]:
      (A)  Know in whom thou hast believed, that He may call thee
      by name as ye enter into His presence day by day.  Even in
      laying aside those things that so easily beset may the
      consciousness of His abiding peace be in thee, bringing
      harmony to the mental, the physical body, that ye may go on
      in that way that leads to the closer walk with Him.  Minister
      to those who seek, but minister in HIS name.

  20. (Q)  [379]:
      (A)  Glory in the Lord, not in self; not in the wisdom of the
      earth, knowing that those things that partake of the earth
      are earthy, those that partake alone of the mental may easily
      become stumbling stones in the way of many.  Let the spirit
      of truth separate the chaff from the wheat, and enter in with
      the full knowledge of His presence, shutteth out all those
      things that would beset to him that believes and acts in that
      manner.

  21. (Q)  [341]:
      (A)  Keep in the knowledge, in the understanding that His
      ways are to many past finding out; for to those that are
      called does He give the power to become the Sons of God by
      dwelling in the consciousness of His presence abiding in the
      steps of self day by day.  Study to show self approved rather
      unto God than man, rightly dividing the words of truth, that
      thy ways, thy thoughts, thy deeds, may bear witness of HIS
      glory being manifest in the earth; for "Lo, I am with thee
      always, even unto the end of the earth."  Day by day show
      forth that thou hast seen, hast known, the glory of His
      presence in thine OWN understanding.

  22. (Q)  [295]:
      (A)  As self has been chosen, as self may make self a channel
      of blessings to many that He may speak face to face with His
      own, so let thy yeas and thy nays be such that His presence
      abides with thee in thy daily walks of life; for His
      strength, His power may cleanse the world of sin through the
      glorifying of Him in the life of those that seek to do His
      biddings.  Keep the faith.  Keep in His presence day by day.

  23. (Q)  [585]:
      (A)  As self finds the spirit of truth keeping the way open
      for a more perfect understanding in Him, so may we pass step
      by step into the consciousness of His presence abiding with
      us.  In the light of His presence do we measure our own
      shortcomings, leaving those things behind that are not in
      accord with HIS ways, and taking on more and more that love
      that He showed forth in His walks among men.  So do we become

      conscious of that abiding faith that may make for the
      consciousness of His presence abiding with us through every
      trial, every temptation that arises in our experience.  GIVE
      the GLORY when glory arises.  Give the praise when the praise
      is near.  Seek at all times to be conscious of HIS being
      near.

  24. (Q)  [288]:
      (A)  As self finds the mirrors of life showing forth those
      lights of the thoughts of the inner man, whether directed to
      His ways or to the shadows of life, so may we in reflecting
      upon the glory of His presence in our lives come to measure
      those steps that we must take in our journeys of meditation
      and prayer.  Seek, then, to show self approved unto Him; for
      in Him is the light.  The light may be reflected in us
      through those mirrorings in our own selves of His glory, for
      that as was given Him of the Father abides in those that seek
      through His name to know the Father's presence in their own
      life.

  25. We are through.

T0262-033 * [Pg 1]

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on
      Arctic Crescent, Va. Beach, Va., this 4th day of December,
      1932, in accordance with request made by those present.

      P R E S E N T

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie & C. A. Barrett, Esther Wynne, Florence & Edith
      Edmonds, F. Y. Morrow, Annie, H. L. & L. B. Cayce, Mildred
      Davis, Helen Storey, Sarah & Lu Hesson, Helen Ellington, Ruth
      LeNoir & Visitor.

      R E A D I N G

      Time of Reading
      3:45 to 4:25 P. M.

   1. GC:  You will have before you the Norfolk Study Group #1,
      members of which are present in this room; and the work on
      the lesson "In His Presence."  You will please give a
      discourse on this subject which will aid us in completing
      this lesson.  Answer questions.

   2. EC:  Yes, we have the group as gathered here and their work
      in preparation of the lesson "In His Presence."

   3. With that which has been given each for their own individual
      interpretation there is seen, as in general, few have applied
      same in their everyday experience; for each keeps His
      presence as a thing apart, something to be experienced,
      something only made aware of when one is disturbed in some
      manner or form, when it should be the experience, knowledge
      and understanding of all that His presence abides with those
      AS they seek to do His biddings.  Not with that outward show
      which may be experienced by attempting to solve some problem
      that there may be the enjoying of the reward for same, but
      rather that there may be the experiencing of the joy, the
      happiness, the harmony, the love, that fruit which comes from
      recognizing and using the privileges that are for those who -
      in their simplicity of manner recognize, know, experience His
      presence; which abides with thee, wilt thou but recognize,
      understand its own closeness to thee in thine daily
      experiences.  In this manner, then:

   4. In putting into practice that thou knowest to do, in the
      LITTLE things, being led by that which has been GIVEN to
      each, thy contributions may be such from this as to aid
      others who may seek to know His presence, the joy of His
      presence, the harmony, the peace that comes with abiding in
      Him.

   5. (Q)  Please explain how we may distinguish between the terms,
      especially pronouns, referring to the personality Jesus and

      God as used in this information, and how we may clarify this
      in terms we use in our lessons.
      (A)  As their activities and personalities are one, in the
      activities of men often the pronoun used becomes confusing.
      Follow rather closely in that which has been given.  It is
      used the same as HE gave.  Him refers to the Father, He to
      the Son.  In the preparation of the lessons these may in the
      general be referred to in that manner; for, as it is
      generally understood by the critics - or those that would
      prefer good English, Him is rather inclusive while He is
      definite or the one Son.

   6. (Q)  Please expand on how we may come into the realization of
      His presence.
      (A)  As we have given above, the greater fault from the
      realization is that it - His presence - is kept as a thing
      apart.  HE wills that all should come to the knowledge of His
      presence abiding with all.  We come to this knowledge and
      consciousness by doing those things that are conducive to
      bringing into every atom of our being that which gives the
      attributes OF His presence in the earth; and in DOING this do
      we come to know His presence.

   7. (Q)  Please expand on how we may prepare ourselves that we
      may abide in His presence.
      (A)  This would refer rather to the individual experience;
      for in the preparations of self there are varied
      consciousnesses, and what to one might be necessary to
      another would be secondary, and to that which may be the
      attribute of good judgement, clean living, without thought of
      same being a command or a law of universal nature; yet as we,
      as individuals, become more and more conscious - through
      meditation and prayer, and APPLICATION of that we seek in the
      way of preparation - of that which keeps or holds, or
      preserves us as individuals in the consciousness of His
      presence, we become more conscious of His presence abiding
      with us, as we let that mind - through meditation and prayer
      - be in us during and at ALL periods.

      Whether in joy, in sorrow, in trouble or in pain, let that
      mind be in you as was in He that gave, "I am with you ALWAYS,
      even unto the end of the world."

      Will that consciousness of the Christ love make our joys the
      more joyous, our sorrows the more in accord with the manner
      in which He met sorrow, or disturbances in the material
      affairs more in accord with the manner in which HE met the
      material conditions?

      As individuals we oft find that that as He gave, in the
      "thought of the morrow," or "wherewithal shall ye be clothed"
      was meant for someone else; NOT us.  That consciousness as He
      gave, "In patience possess ye your souls"; WHAT becomes aware

      of His presence, the physical-carnal body or the spirit of
      life that impels the soul in its development?

      Then, as His love is shed on us, as we muse and meditate and
      pray to that we hold as our door to His presence, do we
      become aware of, do we enter in, do we find ourselves abiding
      in His presence.

      As we may experience by that abiding presence, what are the
      fruits of same?  WORRIES pass away, joys take their place;
      for as He looked upon Peter in the hour of trial and of
      denial by him, who had been declared to be - that spoken by
      him - as the foundations of that He was to leave in the
      earth, did He frown or did He smile?  What broke the heart of
      the man, the frown or the smile?

      Then, when ye abide in His presence, though there may come
      the trials of every kind, though the tears may flow from the
      breaking up of the carnal forces within self, the spirit is
      made glad; even as He in the hour of trial, the hour of
      denial, SMILED upon him and brought to remembrance - even as
      He has said to each that has named the Name, "I will bring to
      remembrance the promises I have made, if ye will abide in my
      presence."  The promises, then, are sure; and not a thing
      apart from those that abide in His presence, but are ever
      remembered in the hour not only of sorrow; not only is He
      the resurrection, not only is He to come in the hour of
      trial, but He supped also in the hours of joy with those in
      Cana, He enjoyed even the feast with Zaccheus, laughed and
      joked.  "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
      of death - thou art with me; though I fly to the utmost parts
      of the heavens thou art with me."  Will we, as individuals,
      then, know His presence?  How?  "If ye love me, keep my
      commandments."  Are they then so burdensome, those
      commandments?  What are His commandments?  How may we abide -
      how may we show the love?  "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto
      the least of these my little ones, ye have done it unto me."

   8. (Q)  The group feels the need of strength and power.  May we
      have instructions as were given to the Disciples, as to what
      we should do that we may receive this power?
      (A)  It is in Him.  Do not allow self to become cold, even as
      the church, but rather let the simplicity of the service be
      done day by day through the knowledge that His love, His
      promises abide; for there is power in the Name, there is
      strength and glory to those that are faithful, there is the
      abiding hope to all that come in HUMBLENESS seeking even as
      He, "Not my will but Thine, O God, be done in me."  There is
      no power, no strength, save in Him.  That puny strength man
      may assert in the power of his own manhood is but the SHADOW
      of that shown by Him, in the ways that lead to the thoughts
      of everyday action.

      Then, the POWER as needed by all is the realization of
      abiding in His presence; even as may be seen in the next
      lesson - which is to be, The Cross and the Crown, but gain
      that strength in the cross ye bear day by day; for He is
      WILLING, the flesh IS weak.  Humble thyself, that the glory
      and the power may come from Him, from the Father, from the
      Son, in the consciousness of "We love Him, He loves us.  We
      abide in Him, He abides in us."

   9. (Q)  [[69]'s husband]:  What is the meaning of my experience
      during meditation?
      (A)  That the strength of the Spirit arouses every atom of
      the physical and mental body, even as the experience is the
      shadow of the fire and the strength to do that as is KNOWN to
      be in HIS way.

  10. (Q)  Would it be advisable to send the article on "Present
      World Conditions" to the East-West Magazine published in Los
      Angeles, Calif.?
      (A)  No.

  11. (Q)  Please give the address of the publishers of the
      magazines the Blue Goose and the Argosy which were suggested
      as magazines to which the paper "Present World Conditions"
      should be sent.
      (A)  Argosy, Argosy Bldg., Pennsylvania Ave., Washington,
      D.C. Blue Goose, 57th Street, New York City.  [See 3976-11,
      Reports.]

  12. (Q)  What might one who reaches the point of realization of
      His Presence expect as a result in their daily life and
      activity?
      (A)  As given, the consciousness that He often walks and
      talks with thee, that His promises are ever present; not
      retro-active, but VERY active in the causes of the actions in
      the daily life; that there is the abiding hope, and not the
      doubts nor the fears that make men afraid; not that that
      makes for faltering steps, but rather the joys, the PLEASURES
      in service, even though it require that there be yet greater
      and greater sacrifices of the carnal forces within our own
      experiences - rather, the all, "that I may know more and more
      of the joys of His service."  The service may not be rendered
      to self, only to another; and he that serves - either in the
      kindly word, the kindly thought, the kindly deed - is lending
      to the Lord, is giving of himself even as He.

  13. (Q)  Is there a message for the group at this time as a
      whole?
      (A)  BOW THINE HEADS, O YE MEN THAT WOULD SEEK HIS PRESENCE!
      Be STRONG in His might!  Falter not at thine own weak self!
      Know that thy redeemer liveth and may THIS DAY MAKE KNOWN IN
      THINE OWN HEART HIS PRESENCE ABIDING WITH THEE!  Root from
      thine body, thine consciousness, aught that would hinder His

      entering in; for HE would sup with thee!  Wilt thou, then, O
      MAN, make known thine own decisions?  Will ye be one with
      Him?  The way which I guard leads to that of glory in the
      might of the Lord.  I, Michael, would guide thee.  Do not
      disobey.  Do not falter.  Thou knowest the way.
      [See 262-33, Par. R1.]

  14. We are through.

      Copy to File
      Copies to Group

T0262-034 * [Pg 1]

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on
      Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Virginia, this 18th day
      of December, 1932, in accordance with request made by those
      present.

      P R E S E N T

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie and C. A. Barrett, Florence and Edith Edmonds, Esther
      Wynne, F. Y. Morrow, Mildred Davis, Annie Cayce, Hugh Lynn
      Cayce, Sarah and Lu Hesson.

      R E A D I N G

      Time of Reading
      4:00 to 4:30 P. M.

   1. GC:  You will have before you the individuals gathered here
      and their work on the lesson In His Presence, a copy of which
      I hold in my hand.  You will go over this and as I call each
      paragraph make any suggestions as to change, or addition of
      material.  You will answer the questions which will be asked:

   2. EC:  We have the group, as a group, as individuals, gathered
      here, and their work on the lesson In His Presence.

   3. Ready for questions.  (Answer "Very good" to each paragraph.)

   4. (Q)  Is the interpretation of HE and Him correct, as given
      on the paper which I hold in my hand?
      (A)  Very good.

   5. (Q)  Compilers:  Please give a more complete address for the
      Argosy Magazine, as the paper [3976-9] sent to the address
      given was returned.
      (A)  Argosy Publishing House, Argosy Bldg., Pennsylvania
      Ave., Washington, D.C.

   6. (Q)  Please give street number and complete address of the
      Blue Goose Magazine publishing house.
      (A)  As given, 57th Street, New York City.

   7. (Q)  [993]:  Please interpret the message I received on
      Dec. 13th about 6:30 A.M., when a voice said, "It is time
      for you to take the Holy Grail."
      (A)  With the study that has been going on, in the activities
      of the body, the reading of the quest of the Holy Grail at
      the present time would bring to the body the proper
      interpretation of how and what the vision should mean to the
      body in the present; for it will be seen in the story of the
      quest how that it becomes necessary for the individual to
      partake of that which was meant by Him who gave, "Ye must eat
      of my body, drink of my blood."  [GD's note:  It seems the
      original book on the quest for the Holy Grail was written by

      Thomas Malory, entitled LE MORTE D'ARTHUR.]  [Many others
      have been written, including a Penguin Classic Book in 1969,
      THE QUEST OF THE HOLY GRAIL, translated by Pauline M.
      Matarasso.]

   8. (Q)  For [1929], [GD's note:  Mrs. [1929] was the first
      member of Group #2 who met weekly with Esther Wynne as the
      teacher.] who is contemplating Study Group Work:  Please
      interpret her dream of November 19, 1932, a copy of which
      I hold in my hand.
      (A)  As we have given for [1929], there are those
      interpretations that come to self in the DEVELOPMENT of self,
      through the experiences and activities of the entity in the
      material application of the spiritual elements of the entity.
      So, in the vision, as the application of self is to those
      things seen, in their essence or elements represent the
      developments of varied experience and activities THROUGH
      others; and these may be brought to a better interpretation
      by study along the lines as visioned.

   9. (Q)  What should be the basis and fundamental thoughts to be
      presented in the lesson on THE CROSS AND THE CROWN?
      (A)  As there has been presented in the lessons that which
      may be applicable in the thought and study through ANY
      activity of an entity, so in the lesson THE CROSS, THE CROWN,
      there is made the definite stand of the activities OF an
      entity, that must come to stand as that which is first and
      foremost in the minds mentally, the minds spiritually, of
      each entity.  As given, "I am determined to know nothing
      among men save Jesus, the Christ, and him crucified."  So,
      He, with the Cross, represents something in the experience
      of every entity in their activities through the earth,
      and has led in all of the experiences of thought in ANY of
      the presented forms of truth in the earth, and comes at last
      to the Cross.  So, this should be the central thought, the
      reason of the Cross, the Crown; for, as ye may be known by
      the Name that He has given, so must the central theme, the
      basis of each individual's approach be:  Not "what is my
      cross?" which is the usual first question in every MATERIAL
      mind, but rather "How may I with His aid best MEET my cross,
      in my approach to the Crown of Righteousness?"  and NOT as of
      a temporal or even a mental kingdom, but the Cross of Glory,
      the Crown of Glory, in, through and by His Name.

  10. (Q)  Please give affirmation for this lesson.
      (A)  OUR FATHER, OUR GOD, AS WE APPROACH THAT THAT MAY GIVE
      US A BETTER INSIGHT OF WHAT HE BORE IN THE CROSS, WHAT HIS
      GLORY MAY BE IN THE CROWN, MAY THY BLESSINGS - AS PROMISED
      THROUGH HIM - BE WITH US AS WE STUDY TOGETHER IN HIS NAME.

  11. We are through for the present.