The Lord thy God is One

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on
      Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of
      February, 1933, in accordance with request made by those
      present.

   4. (Q) The Norfolk Study Group #1 wishes to hold an open
      meeting to which each individual will invite individuals whom
      they feel are seeking light. They have selected March 13,
      1933 as the date for this meeting. Is their idea to present
      a reading at that time the correct step in their efforts to
      help others through the expansion of this work? Are any of
      the subjects listed below the best subject for such a
      reading? If not, please suggest a subject that will be the
      most helpful to those present.

      (A) The date chosen, through the astrological influence,
      comes at a period when such a reading (through the channels
      chosen by Norfolk Study Group) would be well. And ANY
      subject which might be chosen would be enlightening to ANY
      that might be present, PROVIDED there is the presentation and
      questioning in line with constructive thought.

      The interpretation of Luke 17 would be rather for those that
      have questioned within their inner selves, either through
      correlating of thought from various channels or from thoughts

      that may have arisen from the various associations of their
      own mental developments, and would be rather a controversial
      subject for those who are considering - or do consider
      themselves of - an orthodox trend of mind.

      That relating to conditions in the U.S. through 1938 would be
      rather the gratifying of those that are looking for, feeling
      for, the sensational in their own imaginations, or for the
      verification of that which has been the imagination of others
      or individual minds.

      That related to Revelation and its basis would be rather for
      those seeking an interpretation of spiritual influences in
      the inner life of individuals.

   6. (Q) Questions by [295]: What is the meaning of: "He that
      findeth his life shall lose it; and he that loseth his life
      for my sake shall find it."? as recorded in Matthew 10:39.
      (A) The LITERAL application is as given by Paul in
      Colossians, as to how the body perisheth that the renewed
      life may be made manifest in material things. So, as given
      in the text referred here, he that loseth his life shall find
      it in the service of Him that IS life! What, then, IS Life?
      how is it found? How is obtained?

      Life is the manifestation of CREATIVE forces in a material
      world, in whatever form we may become conscious of it in.
      For, there are within the material experience of man many
      forms of life; even matter, even in the various strata of
      activity about the individual that man is not conscious of.
      And in OBTAINING the consciousness of it, through the
      aplication of individuals, how many lives have been lost? In
      ACCOMPLISHING that, in the use of that as it is manifest, in
      any particular plane or sphere, how many lives have been lost
      and gained? Applied; making application, then, materially -
      see?

   7. (Q) What is meant by "The first shall be last and the last
      shall be first."?
      (A) As illustrated, when life ends it begins. The end is
      the beginning of the transposition, or the change. The first
      is last the last is first. Transposition.

   8. (Q) Was the Master speaking to us in our group reading of
      Sunday, February 19th, on the finishing up of the lesson,
      "The Cross and the Crown"? [262-38]
      (A) No.

   9. (Q) Could we of this group at this time have a message from
      the Master to guide us on our way?
      (A) When each has shown self, as He has given, as being able
      or capable of receiving or vibrating to that which may make
      the consciousness for each in that realm.

10. (Q) [294]: Should he accept invitation to address group
      next Sunday in Norfolk?
      (A) If there is that which is worthwhile being given
      to others, then do not fail in an opportunity to present
      same. Is there not that injunction, "Always be ready to
      respond to that which is as evidence of the faith that is
      within."?

12. (Q) Please explain vision experienced during reading
      [262-38] suggesting how this may be accomplished.
      (A) As there is evidence of that being awakened in many of
      the group of the presence of the Creative Forces in the
      activities of many in the group, would it not be worth the
      while then to prepare self in such a manner that the Master -
      as He spoke WITH thee - might, through thee, speak the lesson
      of Love that He so well represented and presented in His
      experience as the man of Galilee?

      Is it not worthwhile, then, CLEANSING the body, in thought,
      in all manners as NECESSARY, to raise the flesh vibrations to
      such an extent that there may be no harm to same in the
      experiences that may be had by all during the periods of
      preparation on such a lesson?

      Has not there been the promise that through thee, in part,
      may come one that may be a blessing to many, that MANY may
      speak with those higher forces, higher sources, as face to
      face? Is it not well, then, that the body be cleansed, be
      purified, be renewed, that there may be that power, that
      vigor necessary, that there may come that IN power, in might,
      as RESPECTING that influence as comes in the life with the
      union of the expressions that may bring same to pass?

      Then, how may this be accomplished? Thou knowest that as is
      well with thine soul. Thou knowest that as is well to be
      accomplished in the body, in the flesh, that there may be the
      power, the might, the glory that may come to others.

      thine hands; for the glory that comes with faithfulness is as
      but short to the CROWNS of glory that will be with HIS
      presence in this - even this - material world!

13. (Q) GC: Is there any advice or counsel for me as conductor
      of readings?
      (A) As has been oft given, the conductor should be PASSIVE;
      that there may be the more positive reaction from that which
      is given. While the questions as directed should always be
      positive, the transmission as by directness should be in the
      passive; that the answer may be the positive.

      Never with a grudge, a hard feeling, an indecisive manner;
      but as being USED as a handmaid of Him thou would worship in
      the Creative Forces, that may be made manifest by the acts,
      voice and speech of self through such an experience for any.

14. (Q) Please explain to me what it means by being passive.
      (A) Passive, as the word itself indicates; not being
      one-sided. As indicated, not in a mood or manner where a
      hard feeling, a resentment is held, or grudge; but rather as
      being used - a channel, a door, an outlet for that as may be
      presented.

15. (Q) Should any change be made in either of the suggestions I
      use at beginning or end of reading, or in obtaining readings?
      (A) These have been given. When they are to be changed,
      we'll change 'em for you!

16. (Q) HLC: Please advise me regarding the preparation and
      presentation of the article or story which I am preparing on
      the Great Congress held during the age of the destruction of
      the enormous animals that once roamed the earth. [See 364-4]
      (A) In the period when this became necessary, there was the
      consciousness raised in the minds of the groups, in various
      portions of the earth, much in the manner as would be
      illustrated by an all-world-broadcast in the present day of a
      menace in any one particular point, or in many particular
      points. And the gathering of those that heeded, as would be
      the scientific minds of the present day, in devising ways and
      means of doing away with that particular kind or class of
      menace.

      As to the manner in which these gathered, it was very much as
      would be were the Graf [Graf Zeppelin?] to start to the
      various portions for those that represented, or were to
      gather those that were to counsel, or were to cooperate in
      that effort. And, as this, then, was in that particular
      plane or sphere that then was in the land which has long

      since lost its identity, except in the inner thought or
      visions of those that have returned or are returning in the
      present sphere, the ways and means devised were as those
      that would alter or change the ENVIRONS for which those
      beasts were needed, or that necessary for their sustenance
      in the particular portions of the sphere, or earth, that they
      occupied at the time. And this was administered much in the
      same way or manner as were there sent out from various
      central plants that which is termed in the present the Death
      Ray, or the super-cosmic ray, that which many are seeking
      into which will give their lives much, from the stratosphere,
      or cosmic rays, that will be found in the next twenty-five
      years.

22. (Q) To what magazines should I send this for publication?
      (A) Many of them should have the opportunity. It will be
      more acceptable to either the Liberty, Weird, Amazing or
      Astounding Stories.

24. (Q) [288]: What was meant by "Through carnal influences are
      there to be brought changes in material associations, mental
      understandings, for the SPIRITUAL uplift of the many."
      [288-31, Par. 8-A]
      (A) The rebirth into the earth of a representative, to those
      who will listen. Not the Christ, no; for He will appear as
      He is - but AS a forerunner. [See 3976-15, Par. 4, 5, 10,
      11; 5749-5, Par. 5--7; and 281-38, Par. 16.]

      (A) To those to whom same has been promised in their
      activities, or their abilities to keep themselves in the
      manner in which they may bring about such conditions in the
      earth.

26. (Q) How should I govern myself, in regard to the great
      responsibility I feel in this direction?
      (A) Act as if in the manner of being a channel for that,
      which to self must represent that which is held as the Ideal.

27. (Q) Is there a message for any individual present, or for
      the group as a whole?
      (A) Study to dwell together in unity of thought. Cooperate
      in every way as to show forth His love, that may be manifest
      in thee in thine own particular phase of endeavor or
      activity. Faint not.

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Edmonds'
      home on Pennsylvania Ave., Norfolk, Va., this 5th day
      of March, 1933, in accordance with request made by those
      present.

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie & C. A. Barrett, Esther Wynne, Florence & Edith
      Edmonds, Frances Y. Morrow, Mildred Davis, Helen Storey,
      Helen Ellington, Ruth LeNoir, Hugh Lynn Cayce and Mrs. Foster
      (visitor).

   1. GC: You will have before you Norfolk Study Group #1, members
      of which are present in this room. You will give at this
      time a discourse on the basic thoughts upon which we should
      base the lesson, THE LORD THY GOD IS ONE. You will answer
      the questions which will be asked by members of the group.

   3. In the study of the lesson, in the preparation for selves,
      there should be - as indicated in the more recent lessons -
      the preparation rather in self than in discourse; for you
      each are learning, each are becoming conscious that there is
      an activity to take place within self, and self is to become
      the more conscious - as indicated - of that oneness that may
      manifest through the activities of the individual, in making
      the application in their lives, that there may be given that
      which will be an aid, in study from or of another of such
      experiences.

   4. Then, those conditions that may arise in the experience of
      each, there may be enlightenment to self in those manners
      that will enable each to expand in words and in act, and
      indeed become the more aware, the more conscious.

   5. For, as is and should be recognized in each, the contending
      forces that are within man as his individuality and
      personality (for a name) are that as self has builded,
      or that builded and the spirit of the living influence or
      life itself.

   6. And these, then, made more and more aware that, "My life, my
      activities, my thoughts, my meditation, must be more and more
      in accord with the will of the Father." For in such, through
      such, does the individual, the entity, the soul, the

      individuality of an entity, become more godlike, less of
      self, less of the carnal influence may bear upon the
      activities of an individual, an entity, in this material
      plane.

   7. Then, the activities of the will, the consciousness, the
      various terms that have been and are applied to the manner
      of expression in consciousness, are the basic thoughts, the
      basic activities through which each should prepare themselves
      for the abilities, for the activating forces that may assist
      them in giving that they must experience in their individual
      consciousnesses, as to how they may be expressed that others
      may gain a greater concept of the oneness of the Father in
      the material plane.

   9. (Q) [585]: On March 2nd, whose voice did I hear speak to
      me, and what was the message?
      (A) As is felt within self that there is a manifestation of
      a force, a power from without, this then is builded into that
      as the self through its experience gives such an influence
      and power concerning the consciousness of self. To be sure,
      this was a manifestation - but rather than being specific,
      rather than being an entity activity from without, it is
      rather the awakening within of the abilities to so associate
      and so connect and communicate with those influences from
      without. Then, as given of old, if there will be held and
      magnified within the consciousness of self that that desired,
      that voice, that presence that would aid in bringing the
      various consciousnesses to self, must be from the universal
      influences, or from His messenger, then may this be magnified
      in self and for self. Be mindful that it is not clothed in
      some other power.

10. (Q) [69]: Please tell me to whom was I talking the morning
      of Feb. 3rd and just why am I getting this experience.
      (A) As given, be not afraid when it is said, "It is I."
      Rather, then, the experiences that are necessary for making
      aware within the consciousness of self how the inner self
      may be controlled by those powers, those influences, that an
      entity, an individual, entertains. Be not unmindful that ye
      entertain strangers that come to thee in thine consciousness,
      that reaches to the inner self and to the cosmic spheres; for
      angels are often entertained. Then, clothe and feed them
      only upon the words and the activities of the spirit of
      truth, and through same may come those experiences that have
      been long sought; for the time is near at hand. [262-41,
      Par. 8-A.]

11. (Q) Is this information that I have been receiving the past
      four nights coming from some source other than my
      subconscious?
      (A) To be sure, and these are worth entertaining.

      For, "Seek and ye shall find" is spoken of the soul, spoken
      of those that would be the guides, the influences in the
      experiences, and is bound close with that which is being the
      study in the present, THE LORD THY GOD IS ONE. Do not
      accredit it to lower forces than His emissaries.

13. (Q) [[69]'s husband]: Please explain in a manner that I
      may correctly interpret, "Keep in the way that is open before
      thee, in giving to those that self contacts the concept of
      the vision held by self that lies ahead." What is the
      vision? [262-37, Par. 10-A.]
      (A) The vision is that that is held as the approach to the
      throne, of the consciousness of the divine that is within
      each individual. That self is oft in the position of being
      in a quandary, and fearful of being lightly spoken of for
      giving the experiences of self as contacting the various
      influences, is that referred to. Being, then, this: Be not
      loath nor unmindful to bear witness, in word, in act, to
      thine associates from day to day, of the manifestations of
      the power, the influence, that comes in thine experience; and
      thus may each soul, each entity, become more and more aware
      of the oneness of the Father in the world.

14. (Q) [303]: One night some weeks ago I saw floating above my
      head in space an exceedingly bright sphere or planet. It
      seemed to be moving within itself as well as through space.
      Please interpret this to me.
      (A) As given, this group, these individuals, varied
      individuals, are reaching that period, that place in their
      experience, where signs, where activities within self, the
      consciousnesses within self, become more and more aware of
      the very lessons, the very truths that are being given out,
      that are to be made manifest in the experiences of selves
      and in the lives and experiences of others.

      So, in the vision seen, it is the world without and the world
      within - their movements as one coordinating with the other,
      the brightness of the orb itself as reflecting that which is
      the movement within self, that makes for the shedding abroad
      of the light, the understanding, the enlightenment that is
      obtained from within.

      In this same manner that is experienced in self, when there
      is that consciousness within of being more and more in accord
      with the light that shineth even unto the darkness, though

      there may come strifes, though there may come
      disappointments, though there may come turmoils from without
      and from within, yet His peace maketh for a harmony - with
      that cooperation of the personality, the individuality; or
      self and thy God.

15. (Q) Please explain how I may spend self in the love for His
      ways.
      (A) By that even as visioned. Let the light that shines
      without be lighted by that light which is created from
      within, making the activities of the inner self and the outer
      self in accord; or let that seen of others be impelled by the
      light from the love of the Giver of life, light, immortality.

16. (Q) Compilers: There is no other Name given among men
      whereby they may be saved. Saved from what? Please explain.
      (A) From what may ANYONE be saved? Only from themselves!
      That is, their individual hell; they dig it with their own
      desires!

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Edmonds'
      home on Pennsylvania Ave., Norfolk, Virginia this 19th day of
      March, 1933, in accordance with request made by those
      present.

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie and C. A. Barrett; Florence and Edith Mildred Edmonds;
      Frances Y. Morrow; Hugh Lynn Cayce; Mildred Mary Davis; Helen
      Storey; Helen Ellington; Ruth LeNoir.

   1. GC: You will have before you the Norfolk Study Group #1,
      members of which are present in this room. You will give at
      this time such counsel as will aid them as individuals and as
      a group to make the present lesson, The Lord Thy God Is One,
      a complete expression of truth. You will answer the
      questions which will be asked by the group and individuals in
      same.

   3. As has been given, to make the lesson complete it must be
      lived, experienced by each individual, and interpreted in
      their lives. And such activities that enable them to be
      nearer in accord with those truths, those lessons that are
      gained by such experiences, are those that must make the
      lesson complete for the lives, the experiences of others.

   4. Well, then, that each - in their own way and manner -
      correlate that which has been gained from time to time, that
      there may be the better understanding. For, the tenets, the
      truths, the lessons are before thee day by day. Only self
      shuts out the glories that may be thine own experience, in
      the application of the lessons that are before thee.

   6. (Q) I hold in my hand a copy of an outline on this lesson.
      (A) (Interrupting) Which is very good, but there's some of
      it that needs changing very badly! And we would change it!
      For, there are some portions that have been set as the
      outline which would be impossible to be filled in by
      individuals' experience; but would only be tentative
      experience!

   8. (Q) [69]: Please explain what was meant by "It is I" and
      the "Time is near at hand" as given in answer to my question
      in the last reading. [262-40, Par. 10-A.]
      (A) It has been given for some time past as to what is to
      happen and who is to speak. Has the body reached the state
      that such has been forgotten, or not looked for nor expected,
      nor understood? and as to what the message is to be, or who
      it is to be from? If so, then it is falling away!

   9. (Q) [379]: How may I become more conscious of the oneness
      of the Father, and apply same in my daily activities?
      (A) The consciousness becomes the portion of self as the
      application of that known is made in the experience of self;
      as pertaining to the fact that all force, all power, all
      glory, comes from the One source. In the activities, then,
      in the application to self respecting same, does this become
      more and more the experience of self as it is applied in
      thine own experience.

11. (Q) [560]: Seeing an arm, was told to touch it. And after
      touching it, it seemed to become an arm of flesh. Is my
      interpretation correct? If not, please give the
      interpretation.
      (A) As we have given respecting visions or experiences of
      individuals, they in themselves may be the better
      interpreters of their experiences; provided, to be sure,
      there is the attempt, the desire in each to know, and the
      willingness to be guided or directed by those influences.

      As interpreted by self, in the greater portion do we find
      this correct; that variation being as to the relationships to
      particular individuals, for this is rather more universal.

12. (Q) May I receive a message on The Lord Thy God Is One?
      (A) Study to show self approved unto that that would make
      for little vain-glorying in any. Know whereunto thou hast
      been called; for His glory is sufficient, His mercy is
      far-reaching; His understanding maketh known those things
      that would prevent individuals from becoming afraid, in the
      knowledge of the glory of the Lord.

13. (Q) Should any changes or additions be made in the paper,
      "Present World Conditions," before sending it to any other
      magazine? [3976-11 Reports of Reading.]
      (A) If it seems well to those who are preparing such, change
      it!

17. (Q) Dallas, Texas?
      (A) Dallas, Texas. Not many Dallases worth while for the
      Sunset Magazine to be published in; there's only three in the
      United States!

      This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the Edmonds'
      home on Pennsylvania Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia, this 2nd day
      of April, 1933, in accordance with request made by those
      present.

      Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.
      Minnie and C. A. Barrett; Esther Wynne; Florence and Edith
      Mildred Edmonds; Frances Y. Morrow; Hugh Lynn Cayce; Mildred
      Mary Davis.

   1. GC: You will have before you the Norfolk Study Group, #1,
      members of which are present in this room, and their work on
      the lesson, The Lord Thy God Is One, a copy of which I hold
      in my hand. You will give such counsel and further
      treatment of the lesson as the group needs at this time to
      continue the work on this lesson. You will answer the
      questions which will be asked by individuals and by the group
      as a whole.

   3. In giving that as may be helpful, beneficial to the various
      members of the group in preparing data, as given, it is well
      that the lesson, the preparation be in self rather than in
      advice or counsel.

   4. But, that there may be the impulse for further consideration,
      for application in the experience of each, there should be
      the sincere attempt on the part of each to put into practice
      or application that that is known.

   5. Does each individual understand that as was given, one must
      give account of every idle word spoken? that this is in
      reference to the oneness of purpose in an individual? that
      the mind, the body, the aptitude of the soul is under
      surveillance through such activity?

   7. That, then, should illustrate as to why there should be
      joyousness, gladness in the heart, in the speech, in the
      magnifying of the activities of each individual.

   8. For, if the hate, grudge or selfishness has created such an
      influence as to separate self from a friend, a foe, any
      activity that has made for the loss of self's own respect of
      its abilities or its relationship to its Maker, how CAN such
      a soul be one in Him?

   9. Then, let each test self; and it will be found that the
      ability to so illustrate in or from self's own experience
      will aid in lighting the way for others that seek to know The
      Lord Thy God Is One.

12. Then, let each be active; up and doing, with a heart that is
      singing the joyous message that the Kingdom of Heaven is at
      hand. It IS within! I AM the brother! I AM the associate
      with the Son, in the relationships to the Father!

13. And the life will mean more! For, has it not been given that
      the earth IS the Lord's and the fullness thereof? True, many
      within themselves stumble over that which, even, has not been
      comprehended; in that there is the mental body, the physical
      body, the spiritual body. They are one!

14. In analyzing, then, do not let the analysis become the
      object; but the body in the Lord, the oneness in PURPOSE,
      that is gained through the knowledge that the mental - the
      consciousness, IS the builder. And that the oneness of
      purpose is in Him AS one doth clarify the conditions that are
      to be met.

15. When there is seemingly the slighting on the part of another,
      evidences in the material mind that conditions or activities
      are as stumbling blocks not compatible with thine OWN ideal,
      then know that all activity is a manifestation of ONE power -
      and IS the ATTEMPT of the individual to assert either the
      power and glory of GOD, or of self!

17. The way is not long, nor is the cross more grievous than ye
may bear - if the trust will be in Him, that "I will not
leave thee comfortless, I will come and abide with thee."

19. For, with that power of will are we the sons of God - capable
      of being equal WITH Him in the glory that He would share with
      us. As He gave, "I and the Father are One, and ye in me, I
      in the Father - "

20. These, then, should aid all in making that contribution that
enables all to WANT, to DESIRE, to be on fire with that
desire, to MANIFEST the Oneness of the Father in Life.

21. For, as Hs is Life - we in Life may make manifest that our
      desires, our hearts, our minds, our souls, are ONE with Him
      in bringing to the knowledge of one - ANYONE - EVERYONE -
      that the power of God, through the Christ, is able to save;
      even unto the utmost.