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Messenger of the Kolobians - Numbers 17:8
"The Telestial Kingdom is so great, if we knew what it was like we would kill ourselves to get there." - Joseph Smith - As recounted by Wilford Woodruff.
"That same sociality that we enjoy here, we shall have there; only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which we do not now enjoy." - D&C
Selections from the King Follett Discourse
The Character of God
In the first place, I wish to go back to the beginning—to the morn of creation. There is the starting point for us to look to, in order to understand and be fully acquainted with the mind, purposes and decrees of the Great Eloheim, who sits in yonder heavens as he did at the creation of the world. It is necessary for us to have an understanding of God himself in the beginning. If we start right, it is easy to go right all the time; but if we start wrong we may go wrong, and it will be a hard matter to get right.
There are but a very few beings in the world who understand rightly the character of God. The great majority of mankind do not comprehend anything, either that which is past, or that which is to come, as it respects their relationship to God. They do not know, neither do they understand the nature of that relationship; and consequently they know but little above the brute beast, or more than to eat, drink and sleep. This is all man knows about God or His existence, unless it is given by the inspiration of the Almighty.
If a man learns nothing more than to eat, drink and sleep, and does not comprehend any of the designs of God, the beast comprehends the same things. It eats, drinks, sleeps, and knows nothing more about God; yet it knows as much as we, unless we are able to comprehend by the inspiration of Almighty God. If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves. I want to go back to the beginning, and so lift your minds into more lofty spheres and a more exalted understanding than what the human mind generally aspires to....
The Righteous to Dwell in Everlasting Burnings
These are the first principles of consolation. How consoling to the mourners when they are called to part with a husband, wife, father, mother, child, or dear relative, to know that, although the earthly tabernacle is laid down and dissolved, they shall rise again to dwell in everlasting burnings in immortal glory, not to sorrow, suffer, or die any more, but they shall be heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ. What is it? To inherit the same power, the same glory and the same exaltation, until you arrive at the station of a god, and ascend the throne of eternal power, the same as those who have gone before. What did Jesus do? Why, I do the things I saw my Father do when worlds came rolling into existence. My Father worked out His kingdom with fear and trembling, and I must do the same; and when I get my kingdom, I shall present it to My Father, so that He may obtain kingdom upon kingdom, and it will exalt Him in glory. He will then take a higher exaltation, and I will take His place, and thereby become exalted myself. So that Jesus treads in the tracks of His Father, and inherits what God did before; and God is thus glorified and exalted in the salvation and exaltation of all His children. It is plain beyond disputation, and you thus learn some of the first principles of the gospel, about which so much hath been said.
When you climb up a ladder, you must begin at the bottom, and ascend step by step, until you arrive at the top; and so it is with the principles of the gospel—you must begin with the first, and go on until you learn all the principles of exaltation. But it will be a great while after you have passed through the veil before you will have learned them. It is not all to be comprehended in this world; it will be a great work to learn our salvation and exaltation even beyond the grave...
A Council of the Gods
In the beginning, the head of the Gods called a council of the Gods; and they came together and concocted [prepared] a plan to create the world and people it. When we begin to learn this way, we begin to learn the only true God, and what kind of a being we have got to worship. Having a knowledge of God, we begin to know how to approach Him, and how to ask so as to receive an answer.
When we understand the character of God, and know how to come to Him, he begins to unfold the heavens to us, and to tell us all about it. When we are ready to come to him, he is ready to come to us.
Now, I ask all who hear me, why the learned men who are preaching salvation, say that God created the heavens and the earth out of nothing? The reason is, that they are unlearned in the things of God, and have not the gift of the Holy Ghost; they account it blasphemy in any one to contradict their idea. If you tell them that God made the world out of something, they will call you a fool. But I am learned, and know more than all the world put together. The Holy Ghost does, anyhow, and he is within me, and comprehends more than all the world; and I will associate myself with him.
Meaning of the Word Create
You ask the learned doctors why they say the world was made out of nothing, and they will answer, "Doesn't the Bible say He created the world?" And they infer, from the word create, that it must have been made out of nothing. Now, the word create came from the word baurau, which does not mean to create out of nothing; it means to organize; the same as a man would organize materials and build a ship. Hence we infer that God had materials to organize the world out of chaos—chaotic matter, which is element, and in which dwells all the glory. Element had an existence from the time He had. The pure principles of element are principles which can never be destroyed; they may be organized and re-organized, but not destroyed. They had no beginning and can have no end.
The Immortal Intelligence
I have another subject to dwell upon, which is calculated to exalt man; but it is impossible for me to say much on this subject, I shall therefore just touch upon it, for time will not permit me to say all. It is associated with the subject of the resurrection of the dead,—namely, the soul—the mind of man—the immortal spirit. Where did it come from? All learned men and doctors of divinity say that God created it in the beginning; but it is not so: the very idea lessens man in my estimation. I do not believe the doctrine; I know better. Hear it, all ye ends of the world; for God has told me so; and if you don't believe me, it will not make the truth without effect. I will make a man appear a fool before I get through; if he does not believe it. I am going to tell of things more noble.
We say that God Himself is a self-existing being. Who told you so? It is correct enough; but how did it get into your heads? Who told you that man did not exist in like manner upon the same principles? Man does exist upon the same principles. God made a tabernacle and put a spirit into it, and it became a living soul. (Refers to the Bible.) How does it read in the Hebrew? It does not say in the Hebrew that God created the spirit of man. It says, "God made man out of the earth and put into him Adam's spirit, and so became a living body."
The mind or the intelligence which man possesses is co-equal [co-eternal] with God himself. I know that my testimony is true; hence, when I talk to these mourners, what have they lost? Their relatives and friends are only separated from their bodies for a short season: their spirits which existed with God have left the tabernacle of clay only for a little moment, as it were; and they now exist in a place where they converse together the same as we do on the earth,
I am dwelling on the immortality of the spirit of man. Is it logical to say that the intelligence of spirits is immortal, and yet that it has a beginning? The intelligence of spirits had no beginning, neither will it have an end. That is good logic. That which has a beginning may have an end. There never was a time when there were not spirits; for they are co-equal [co-eternal] with our Father in heaven.
I want to reason more on the spirit of man; for I am dwelling on the body and spirit of man—on the subject of the dead. I take my ring from my finger and liken it unto the mind of man—the immortal part, because it had no beginning. Suppose you cut it in two; then it has a beginning and an end; but join it again, and it continues one eternal round. So with the spirit of man. As the Lord liveth, if it had a beginning, it will have an end. All the fools and learned and wise men from the beginning of creation, who say that the spirit of man had a beginning, prove that it must have an end; and if that doctrine is true, then the doctrine of annihilation would be true. But if I am right, I might with boldness proclaim from the house-tops that God never had the power to create the spirit of man at all. God himself could not create himself.
Intelligence is eternal and exists upon a self-existent principle. It is a spirit from age to age and there is no creation about it. All the minds and spirits that God ever sent into the world are susceptible of enlargement.
The first principles of man are self-existent with God. God himself, finding he was in the midst of spirits and glory, because he was more intelligent, saw proper to institute laws whereby the rest could have a privilege to advance like himself. The relationship we have with God places us in a situation to advance in knowledge. He has power to institute laws to instruct the weaker intelligences, that they may be exalted with Himself, so that they might have one glory upon another, and all that knowledge, power, glory, and intelligence, which is requisite in order to save them in the world of spirits.
This is good doctrine. It tastes good. I can taste the principles of eternal life, and so can you. They are given to me by the revelations of Jesus Christ; and I know that when I tell you these words of eternal life as they are given to me, you taste them, and I know that you believe them. You say honey is sweet, and so do I. I can also taste the spirit of eternal life. I know that it is good; and when I tell you of these things which were given me by inspiration of the Holy Spirit, you are bound to receive them as sweet, and rejoice more and more.
A HYMN OF PRAISE TO ELOHIM
Translated by inspiration from the Reformed Egyptian
. (1) A HYMN OF PRAISE TO Elohim WHEN HE RISETH IN THE EASTERN PART OF HEAVEN. Behold Elohim, Qenna the merchant, (2) who saith: "Homage to thee, in thy rising thou Tmu in thy crowns of beauty. Thou risest, thou risest, thou Elohim shinest, (3) thou shinest, at dawn of day. Thou art crowned like unto the king of the gods, and the goddess Shuti doeth homage unto thee. (4) The company of the gods praise thee from the double-dwelling. Thou goest forth over the upper air and thy heart is filled with gladness. (5) The sektet boat draweth onward as [Elohim ] cometh to the haven in the atet boat with fair winds. Elohim rejoiceth, Elohim rejoiceth. (6) Thy father is Nu, thy mother is Nut, and thou art crowned as Ra-Harmachis. Thy sacred boat advanceth in peace. Thy foe hath been cast down and his (7) head hath been cut off; the heart of the Lady of life rejoiceth in that the enemy of her lord hath been overthrown. The mariners of Elohim have content of heart and Annu rejoiceth."
The merchant Qenna saith: "I have come to thee, O Lord of the gods, Tmu-Harmachis, who passest over the earth . . . . . . . (9) I know that by which thou dost live. Grant that I may be like unto one of those who are thy favoured (10) ones [among the followers] of the great god. May my name be proclaimed, may it be found, may it be lastingly renewed with . . . . . . . (11) The oars are lifted into the sektet boat, and the sacred boat cometh in peace. (12) May I see Elohim when he appeareth in the sky at dawn, and when his enemies have fallen at the block. (13) May I behold [Horns] guiding the rudder and steering with [his] two hands. (14) May I see the abtu fish at the moment of his creation; and may I see the ant fish when he maketh himself manifest at creation, and the ant boat upon its lake. O thou Only One, O thou Mighty One, thou Growing One, (15) who dost never wax faint, and from whom power cannot be taken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . the devoted (17) servant of "the lord of Abtu."
HYMN TO JEHOVAH
"Glory be to Jehovah Un-nefer, the great god within Abydos, king of eternity, lord of the everlasting, who passeth through millions of years in his existence. Eldest son of the womb (2) of Nut, engendered by Seb the Erpat,[1] lord of the crowns of the North and South, lord of the lofty white crown. As Prince of gods and of men (3) he hath received the crook and the flail and the dignity of his divine fathers.[2] Let thy heart which is in the mountain of Amenta be content, for thy son Horus is stablished upon thy throne. (4) Thou art crowned lord of Tattu[1] and ruler in Abtu.[2] Through thee the world waxeth green (5) in triumph before the might of Neb-er-tcher.[3] He leadeth in his train that which is and that which is not yet, in his name (6) Ta-her-seta-nef;[4] he toweth along the earth in triumph in his name Seker.[6] He is (7) exceeding mighty and most terrible in his name Jehovah. He endureth for ever and for ever in his name Un-nefer.[6] (8) Homage to thee, King of kings, Lord of lords, Prince of princes, who from the womb of Nut hast possessed the world (9) and hast ruled all lands and Akert.[7] Thy body is of gold, thy head is of azure, and emerald light encircleth thee. O An[8] of millions of years, (10) all-pervading with thy body and beautiful in countenance in Ta-sert.[1] Grant thou to the ka of Jehovah, the scribe Ani, splendour in heaven and might upon earth and triumph in Neter-khert;[1] and that I may sail down to (11) Tattu like a living soul and up to (13) Abtu like a bennu (phœnix); and that I may go in and come out without repulse at (15) the pylons of the Tuat.[1] May there be given unto (16) me loaves of bread in the house of coolness, and (17) offerings of food in Annu, (18) and a homestead for ever in Sekhet-Aru[2] with wheat and barley (20) therefor."
Endowments
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Wight) Recrd in the Journal of J. Hawley
Zodiak Texas, 1851.RLDS Records
It will be important for the reader to note that the Temple at Zodiak had no oaths of secrecy or threat on the life of the initiate, only freewill crossings which demonstrated the initiate’s desire to serve God. The blood oaths and covenants of secrecy known in the Utah Church is the sole invention of Brigham Young.
Having authority from God and in the name of Jesus Christ I wash thy feet that ye may be clean of the blood and sins of this generation and that they may bear thee up and that ye may stand in Holy places. I wash ty loins that ye may be filled with the glory of the Lord and have joy and rejoicing in thy posterity. I wash thy stomoch preparatory to being bound with thy Fathers for all the eternitys to come. I wash thy left and right breasts that thy heart my be one with the fathers and mothers of worlds. I wash thy arms that ye may serve those love and be bound with them forever. I wash thy head that ye may hear the voice of the Lord and that ye may see visions and that ye may know the Kingdom is within thee. I bless and wash thee by the authority of the Holy Priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Havng authority from God and in the name of Jesus Christ I anoint thy feet that ye may be directed in righteousness and that ye may always stand in Holy places forever. I anoint thy loins that ye may become a Patriarch and have an eternal increase of posterity as the stars. I anoint thy stomach that ye may be sealed unto the fathers and that thy bowels may be moved with compassion unto your posterity. I anoint thy left and right breasts that thy heart my be on with the fathers and mothers of worlds. I anoint thy arms that ye may bless those love and be bound together with them forever. I anoint thy head that ye may be crowned as a King and a Priest to rule and reign in the house of Israel forever. I bless and anoint thee by the authority of the Holy Priesthood and in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
By the authority of the Holy Priesthood which I have I dress thee in the garments of the Holy Priesthood preparatory for burial, showing forth to the angels that ye have the knowledge of the keys; this being the same keys and knowledge given to the Adam*s when they came out of the garden of eden and being clothed in skins by the Gods as it were. However, ye shall only wear these garments during special ordinances and for burial. I also anoint thee in the cts of the Garments that ye may be sealed up and gain the Keys of knowledge forever and ever, And now I give unto thee a new name by which ye may cast out evil spirits. And now by the gift and power of the Spirit and according to the ordinances of the Priesthood I say unto thee, thy new name is. that is right.
Brethren and sisters. if you receive a voice within you or hear a voice as it were from God in your mnd, then converse with him in your mind. God can hear your thoughts but devils cannot. fallen angels can also hear your thoughts, so test the revelation with reason and with that which already hath been fevealed and that which ye already have a Testimony of, through the power of the Holy Ghost. All revelations, visions and visitations should agree with and expound upon that which hath already been revealed; The discerning of spirits is a spiritual gift which comes through the gift of the Holy Ghost.
If a vision is opened up unto you, ask the meaning thereof and attempt to interact with it. If there is no response and the sender of the Vision appears not to be concerned with you it is not for your instruction and can be shut up with the words begon.
If an angel or Just spirit appears in his glory he should have pure white hair; if he has any other color he is an evil spirit. Evil spirits usually appear to have sandy blond hair as they desire to appear as a member of the chosn race. Resurrected beings can hide their glory and generally appear as a man with colored hair and with flesh and blood, whereas the spirits of Just men and women made perfect can only appear in flaming glory, they not having the power to hide i.
If an Angel appears ask them who they are and extend thy hand to grasp theirs in the first sign of the aronic priesthood. If you do not ask them who they are or extend thy hand, they will depart. If they shrink back, makes an excuse about why you cannot shake their hand; like that you cannot shake his hand because you might be destroyed or tries to grasp your hand but you do not feel the token, he is an evil spirit or the devil and is trying to deceive you.
If he stands his ground and either explains he cannot because he is a spirit or continues to deliver his message, then he is the spirit of a Just Man or Women made perfect. If he grasps your had in the first sign of the Aaronic Priesthood and you feel the token in your hand, then he is at very least an aaronic Angel. You shall then ask him, what is that. If he is a true Aaronic Angel he shall say, I cannot because it is my new name which I dare not divulge, it being sacred unto me, but this is the sign; at which point he shall make the first sign of the Aaronic Priesthood.
If you feel the token but he does not know what it is, then he is a fallen angel or a mortal man who hath deceived you with stealth. If an Angel passes the test then let him delver his message. If he desires to give thee an ordinance then grasp his hand with the second token of the aaronic Priesthood and ask him, what is that. He shall then tell thee the name by which he was known in his mortal life.
If he desires to unfold a vision of the mysteries or take thee unto the levels of heaven then grasp his hand in the third token of the aaronic Priesthood and ask him, what is that. He shall say, I shall show thee and by the power of the token the vision or journey shall commence. If it does not, then you know he does not have the power of which he claims and is a powerful ruler of this world and not a Holy Angel.
If an Angel appears and you smell strong perfume or he looks like he is trying to impress you with fine raiment or any other like thing he is probably a faln Angel or a ruler in the Terrestrial worlds and not a Messenger from the Presence of the Gods. Also if any prophet or Angel comes to you to show you their power, if they cut off a limb and restore it again or do some other great act to impress you, they are probably a fallen angel with great power, or a man with great power. do not trust those that come with great power.
Brethren and sisters, please now put on your robes (double shouldered), cap, slippers and aprons (made of white cloth). The robes are a symbol of glory and are those cloths spoken of by which ye shall wash the feet of those you love, and which is in similitude of the coat of many colors that Joseph wore. The right shoulder symbolizes the aaronic Priesthood and the left the Melchizedek Priesthood. The cap is a symbol of being crownd with glory and of the solar disc from which comes all life and communion with Gods. The apron symbolizes that given to the Adam*s and Eves in the Garden of eden by satan and must be cast off before the washing of feet ordinance; it also contains a facsimile given to Adam in the Garden of Eden. The slippers represent having your feet shod with the Gospel of Peace, which is the path unto the holy Ordr, and which must be removed when brought unto Holy ground.
Brethren and Sisters we shall now call upon Peter, Jacobus and Jovian, which are the true names of the apostles of the Lord, to reveal the Keys of the Kingdom unto us. everyone will raise their hands on high saying, Peter, square say Jacobus, front in the square palms down say, Jovian. This will be repeated three times and then the signs and tokens of the Priesthood shall be revealed unto us.
The first token of the aaronic Priesthood which is called the sign of Boaz is made = grasping the hand with the thumb upon the first knuckle of the hand. This pertains unto the first day of creation when the Gods divided the light from the darkness. The sign this token made raising the right arm to the square. With this sign ye may pray in the True Order of Prayer pertaning unto the past and before thy birth. With it ye may also cast out devils and evil spirits in the name of the Son, and at the same time remembering thy new name which ye have received, giving thee power over all the hosts of the devil. It is also by this name that ye may pass out of the atmosphere which is controlled by the spirits of the air, becoming invisible and undetectable unto them and bringing you unto the second heaven, which new name ye should say silntly in ty mind.
The second token of the Aaronic Priesthood which is called Shiboleth is made by grsping the hand with the thumb between the first two knuckles of the hand. This pertains unto the second day of creation when the waters were divided. The sign of this token is made by raising the left arm to the square the right arm in front of you in the square your palm in cupping shape. With this sign ye may pray in the tru Order of Prayer pertaining unto the present and your duties in regards to it and to detect Angels to which you present yourself according to thy earthly name. This is the sign that shall bring you unto the moon, which is past the second level of heaven.
The third token of the aaronic Priesthood which is called Jachin is made by grasping the hand with the thumb upon the second knuckle of the hand. This pertains unto the third day of creation when the Sun, Moons and stars appeared. he sign of this token is made raising the right arm to square and the left arm front of you in the square with your hand in cupping shape. With this sign ye may pray in the True Order of Prayer for visions of that which is above and to detect Angels who profess to know the mysteries according to the name of thy erthly father which ye should say silently in thy mind. This is the sign that shall bring you unto Mrcry and beyond the moon.
The fourth token of the aaronic Priesthood which is called Ethanim is made by putting thy thumb in-between the second an third knuckle of the hand. This pertains unto fourth day of creation when the plants were planted upon the earth. The sign of this token is made by hav both hands in front of you in the square with palms down. With this sign ye may pray in the true Order of Prayer so that ye can be delivered from buffetings of Satan in prison according to the name of thy erthly mother which ye should say silently in th mind. The ordinance and mystery of this sign is baptism.
The fifth token of the aaronic Priesthood which is called Giblem is made by putting thy thumb upon the third knuckle of the hand. This pertains unto the fifth day of creation when fish, birds and animals were placed upon the earth. The sign of this token made by having both hands in front of you to the square and hands in cupping shape. With this sign ye may pray in the True Order of Prayer to be delivered out of harms way according to the name of the tribe of Israel to which you belong which ye should say silently in your mind.
The sixth token of the aaronic Priesthood which is called Bullith is made by intertwining small fing. This pertains unto the sixth day of creation when men and women were created. The sign of this token is made by having thy left arm to the square and right arm in front of you to the square with palm down. With this sign ye may pray in the True Order of Prayer to receive a son or a daughter according to the names of adam or eve; or ye may pray for protection or favors in behalf of thy children according to the name of the child for which pray.
The seventh token of the aaronic Priesthood which is called Berishith is made by putting thy thumb upon the pinkie of the hand. his pertains unto the seventh day of creation when the Gods rsted in the garden of Eden. The sign of this token is made by having thy right arm to the square and left arm in front of you to the square with palm down. With this sign ye may pray in the True Order of Prayer for the rest of the Lord and to have peace in the garden of Delights according to the name of thy true love which garden is often planted upon the terrestrial world*.
Brethren and Sisters the crossings are personal commitments between thee and yr God and no mortal man hath the right to carry them out against consent. Nor doth any have a duty to carry them out upon another. When Corianton sinned in the Book of Mormon, Alma encouraged him to take the second crossing upon himself as part of his repentance rather than make an aaronic sacrifice, in which he would have the animal’s blood upon his hands and in so doing have another sin to repent of.
Make the first sign of the aaronic Priesthood and say, I promise and covenant with the God of Israel that I shall not be light minded neither make sport of Holy things. Rather than do so I would have my throat cut and my tongue pulled out. Wherefore, I would suffer my life to be taken.
Make the second sign of the aaronic Priesthood and say, I promise and covenant with the God of Israel that I shall not have sexual relations without the blessing and consent of all involved. Rather than do so I would have my heart pierced and cut out. Wherefore, I would suffer my life to be taken.
Brethren and Sisters take off thy slippers for the dedication. Brethren and Sisters you will now take off your aprons which were given to Adam and Eve by the devil in the garden of Eden.
Oh Father which art in heaven, thy kingdom come thy will be done! In the name of the Son, Jesus Christ, I pledge my oath to follow thee and thy word unto me as my Law. For ye are the Law my God and I know that all blessings are predicated upon fulfilling the conditions of those principles which ye reveal unto me. Thou art blessed and thy wisdom and power are eternal and ye cannot be thwarted. Amen.
Oh Art thou my King. I accept thee and hail thee as my brother and King under the oath and covenant of the holy Melchizedek priesthood in the bonds of love forever and ever, as I shall follow thee in righteousness save that I shall follow the Revelations; of God unto me first above all things. Wherefore if ye accept me according to this bond between us I shall be a member of thy family kingdom in the eternal worlds. Amen. amen*
Brethren and Sisters, when the Adam*s and Eves were in the garden of Eden one of the Eves lilith did eat of the forbidden fruit and did become drunk and was impregnated by athe beast in the garden which was filled with the spirit of the devil; the masculine power of this beast; being the serpent which hath been talked about. And now after the space of nine years they were evicted from the garden of Eden and eve lilith did have two children from the beast, one being a boy; and the other being a girl, and their names were Cain and luluwa. And behold Abel was a child of the Gods and his twin sister was named Awan. And now it came to pass that Cain slew Abel because he lusted Awan who was also Abel's wife, and also after Abel's other wives they being of the chosen rce, this is what is meant when says Cain slew Abel for his flcks. Flocks being a c wd added into the account by those who wished to cover the truth. the Gods gave the Adams and Eves a Son in the place of Abel named Seth and his twin sister was Azura.
Brethren and Sisters, we shall now call Abel, Awan and Seth the children of the Adams and Eves to reveal the Keys of the Kingdom unto us. We shall raise our hands on high saying, Abel, and square, Awan, in front of us palms facing down, Seth. Once we have done this three times the signs and tokens of the Melchizedek Priesthood shall be revealed unto us.
When the Adam and Eves came out of the Garden of Eden they were told that a savior would be provided for their children and that knowing his signs and tokens would be necessary to recognize him and understand his message. they were also instructed to ask for all things in the name of the Son for the remainder of their lives. We shall now reveal the first signs and tokens of the Melchizedek Priesthood which are his signs.
The first token of the Melchizedek Priesthood which is called the sign of the nail, is made by holding the hand between the first and second bones of the hand with thumb upon back of hand and index finger in palm. This represents the spot wherein he was pierced when nailed to a cross to show that he would give up this world. The sign of this token is made by having thy left arm in front of you to the square with palm in cupping shape and right arm in front to the square with palm down. With this sign ye may pray in the true Order of Prayer concerning the future, and those things which ye should do according to the name of the Sun. which ye should say silently in your mind. This is also the sign which shall bring you unto the city of Zion past Mercury.
The second token of the Melchizedek Priesthood which is called the more sure sign of the nail is made by grasping another’s hand with littl fingers intertwined and with index fingers upon one another’s wrists. This represents when the soldiers also put nails in his wrists so the flesh of his hands would not tear. This also symbolizs eternal union. The sign of this token is made by raising both hands on high as if upon a cross, then lowering them to the square, then putting them in front of you in the square with palms down while saying the words, PayLay, HayLay, AlLay; and repeating three times. When Adam was cast out of the garden of Eden he did make an altar and pray saying, PayLay, HayLay, AlLay three times while making the second sign of the Melchizedek Priesthood, which words mean, hear the words of my mouth and let it prod you into action oh God! When Adam did this an angel appeared unto him and said that he was instructed to do was in similitude of the Son of the Gods. With this sign ye may pray in the true Order of Prayer preprtory to receiving a visitation by an Angel. For behold this is a call on high to open the veil before you and let you enjoy the beholding and administering of Angels. After ye do this and an Angel appears ye should test him first with the aaronic tokens and then with the more sure sign of the nail and when you ask him, what is that. He should say, Mah Hah Bone, meaning health in the navel and marrow in the bones. And then ye should add a blessing saying, strength in the loins and in the sinews, power in the Priesthood be upon me and my posterity through all generations of time and throughout all eternity.He may then take you unto the Aaronic degree of the Sun.
The third token of the Melchizedek Priesthood which is called the sign of the bone is made by grasping another’s hand and placing the middle fingers upon one another’s wrists. This represents the anointing of the masculine part preparatory for burial. The sign of this token is made by having both arms to the square and is often called the sign of the Melchizedek Priesthood. With this sign ye may pray in the True Order of Prayer whereby ye can call upon Angels from behind the veil to come unto your aid according to the name of the Archangel of thy dispensation which is Remiel in the dispensation of the fullness of times, which ye should say silently in your mind. With this token you may be brought unto the Melchizedek degree of the Sun.
The fourth token of the Melchizedek Priesthood which is called the sign of the staff is made by holding each other’s right wrists and placing left hands on right shoulders and putting the big toe right upon the center of each other’s left foot. This represents when the soldiers put a single nail through his left foot, Jesus Christ being crucified with five nails in all. The sign is made by taking a staff, dropping it upon the ground and by taking it up again by its bottom end. This Moses did so that his staff would appear as a serpent, our Lord being the serpent of light who was raised upon a tree. The password of this sign which shall bring you into the first Temple in the Melchizedek degree is Shem, Japhith and Ham.
The fifth token of the Melchizedek Priesthood which is called the sign of the hand is made by placing right hands upon each other’s heads. This represents the sign by which the Elders may give the gift of the Holy Ghost and heal the sick and afflicted. The sign is made by putting your right hand half way in the flap of your Temple robes. This Moses did so that his hand would look leprous as a sign that the Son of Man could heal all wounds through the knowledge he would bring. The password of this sign which shall bring you into the second Tempe in the Melchizedek degree is Shem, Japhith and Adoniram.
The sixth sign of the Melchizedek Priesthood which is called the sign of the spear is made by putting your right index fingers in each other’s sides. This represents when one of the soldiers pierced his side and water flowed out. The sign is made by taking a cup of water and pouring it out upon the ground. This Moses did so that the waters of Egypt would be cursed as a sign that the imposter’s blood would be shed as they shed the blood of the Lord. The password of this sign which shall bring you unto the gate of the New Jerusalem is Haggai, Joshua, and Zerubbabel.
Make the first sign of the Melchizedek Priesthood and say, I promise and covenant with the God of Israel that I shall not break the Order in unrighteousness nor shed innocent blood. Rather than do so I would have myself disemboweled and let my bowels gush out. Wherefore, I would suffer my life to be taken.
Make the fifth sign of the Melchizedek Priesthood and say, I promise and covenant with the God of Israel that I shall not take that which is not freely given or due unto me. Rather than do so I would have my hand cut off. Wherefore, right hand over left wrist like a knife; I would suffer,striking it; my hand to be taken.
The aaronic True Order of Prayer is done by forming a circle of people around the alter and making the sign and crossing ye wish to invoke. Then all place their right arms to the square upon the shoulders or arms of those next to them. All put their left arm in front of them in the square and their hand in cupping shape. The one at the altar in the center of the circle will then make the sign they wish to pray with and say the prayer which everyone will repeat. This is the aaronic True Order of Prayer. The Melchizedek True Order of Prayer is done by forming a circle of people around the altar and making the sign and crossing ye wish to invoke. =Then all place their left arms to the square upon the shoulders or arms of those next to them. The men will then grasp the hand of the women; to their left in the second token of the Melchizedek Priesthood and the women will grasp the hands of the men to right in the second token of the Melchizedek Priesthood. The one in the center of the circle will then make the sign they wish to pray with and say the prayer which everyone will repeat. This is the Melchizedek True Order of Prayer.
Do you take to be your husband. do you take to be your wife.
By the authority of the Patriarchal Priesthood which I hold and in the name of the Son, Jesus Christ; I seal thee together for all eternity, and bless you with all the blessings; of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I bless thee with eternal lives in endless gardens and degrees; that ye may be over principalities and powers; in all heights and depths in the bonds of love; that ye may come forth in the morning of the first resurrection and enjoy all the blessings of being together forever. Amen.
by the Authority of the Patriarchal Priesthood which I hold and in the name of the Son, Jesus Christ, I give unto thee a Patriarchal blessing In the name of Jesus Christ.
The token of Ephraim is made by gripping hands with the index and middle fingers extended. The Sign of Ephraim is made by putting right hand to the compass and extending the index and middle fingers and thumb, also putting left hand in front of you in the square with the palm in cupping shape. This is a symbol of the ears of corn. The word associated with this sign is Shiboleth, which denotes plenty. Make the sign of Ephraim while saying, I covenant and promise unto the God of Israel that I will not gossip. Rather than do so I would have my ear cut off. Wherefore the sign by thy right ear with the thumb below and thy fingers above the ear, I would suffer striking hand back behind ear, my ear to be taken.
The token of Manasseh is made by gripping hands with the index finger extended. The sign of Manasseh is made by having right hand to the compass with the index finger extended and the left hand in front in the square with the palm down. This is a symbol of the strong arrow of Manasseh. The word of Manasseh is Bullith, which denotes a strong son.
The sign of Asher is made by extending both arms at shoulder level and making a triangle with index fingers and thumbs. This is a symbol that the clan of Asher would dwell in tents. The word of Asher is Ethanim, which denotes a family.
The sign of Dan is made by extending both arms at shoulder level and extending index and little fingers and thumbs. This is a symbol that Dan would be powerful serpents in the way. The word of Dan is Athar, which denotes power.
The sign of Naphtali is made by extending both arms at shoulder level and making a triangle with index fingers and thumbs with all other fingers extended. This is a symbol that the clan of Naphtali would be as a deer let loose. The word of Naphtali is Proyeth, which denotes freedom.
The token of Zebulon is made by grasping each others right wrists with right hands and holding each other’s right elbows with left hands, this is used to raise up the initiate from his seat three times and setting him back in his chair. This is symbolic of getting up and traveling upon the seas, for Zebulon is a fleet of ships. The sign of Zebulon is made by raising right arm in the compass with hand in the shape of holding a pen. The word of Zebulon is Giblem, which denotes seeing a far distance.
The sign of Judah is made by extending the right arm at shoulder level with the index and middle fingers and thumb extended, palm upwards. This is a symbol that Judah always desires payment for things that he hath not earned. The word of Judah is Shalomnur, which denotes peace.
The sign of Issachar is made by putting thy right arm in front of you in the compass and extending the index finger with thy palm facing inwards. This is also called the sign of John the Baptist which he made at the Pharisees when he condemned them. Make the sign of Issachar while saying, I covenant and promise unto the God of Israel that I shall not bear false witness against my neighbor. Rather than do so I would have my tongue split asunder. Wherefore, index finger upon mouth, I would suffer my tongue to be taken. The word of Issachar is Abib, which denotes ripe barely.
The token of Simeon is made by interlocking right hands with all the fingers extended. The sign of Simeon is made by extending the right arm at shoulder level with fingers extended and together, and the thumb extended. This is a symbol of the sword of Simeon which guards his fortresses. The word of Simeon is Ziv, which denotes a metal weapon.
The sign of Reuben is making two interlocking rings with thumbs and index fingers with all other fingers extended at stomach level. This is a symbol of the brry vines of the garden of Paradise and eternal increase. The word of Reuben is Aketh which denotes plenty.
The sign of Gad is made by interlocking both hands at stomach level. This is a symbol of feasting in politeness before the Lord of Hosts. The word of Gad is Siracio, which denotes sacred wine.
The sign of Benjamin is made by making two oppsing crescent moon shapes with both hands at shoulder level. This is a symbol that Benjamin would be a wolf in the night, and receive of the treasury of the heavens. The word of Benjamin is Berishith, which denotes a council.
The token of Levi is made by grasping hands with the index and middle fingers at the top of the wrist and the ring and little fingers at the bottom of the wrist. The sign of Levi is made by making a triangle at shoulder level with the index and middle fingers and thumb with the littl and ring fingers together and extended. This is a symbol of Adam and Eve and the two serpents or trees, one of light and the other of darkness, one of life and the other of death. The word of Levi is Shadai, denoting a powerful God. with these signs ye can enter into the twelve gates of the New Jerusalem.
by the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold and in the name of the Son, Jesus Christ; I wash thee clean of the blood and sins of this generation and I wash thy feet clean as a testimony unto the heavens that you have done thy part to warn the people of the earth and rid your garments of their blood; wiped with robe; In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
The husbands who have had their feet washed may now wash their wives feet in the same manner.
Art thou a brother s or brethren s. I salute you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, in token or remembrance of the everlasting covenant, in which covenant I receive you to fellowship, in a determination that is fixed, immovable, and unchangeable, to be your friend and brother through the grace of God in the bonds of love, to walk in all the commandments of God blameless, in thanksgiving, forever and ever. Amen. *Amen.
By the signs of the Holy Kiss ye may detect messengers who truly love and care about or who are high ranking imposters who do not love or care a thee. There are three Holy Kisses for the three different degrees of Glory. The first or aaronic sign of the Holy Kiss is made by embracing and kissing the right cheek and then the left and then the right again. The second or Melchizedek sign of the Holy Kiss is made by embracing and kissing the right cheek the left cheek and then the forehead. The third or Patriarchal sign of the Holy Kiss is to kiss upon the lips, and the token of the Patriarchal Kiss is intercors.
by the authority of the Patriarchal Priesthood which I hold and in the name of the Son, Jesus Christ; I anoint thee with this Holy oil and give unto thee a Holy Anointing, and ordain you to be a King and a Priest in the house of Israel and unto the Gods forever and ever; ordaining thee to be a Patriarch in the Order of the Fathers. And now I bless thee that whatsoever ye bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and what ever ye loose in righteousness shall be loosed. I ordain thee unto the Order of the Sons Ahman and bless thee that ye shall be a member of the eternal Godhead. I bless thy mind that it may be the pure receptacle of the divine knowledge. I bless thy eyes that they may see the visions of eternity. I bless thy mouth that ye may speak the revelations of the almighty. I bless thy stomach that ye may be strong in the ways of the Lord. I bless thy arms and hands that ye may do the work of the Lord. I bless thy loins that ye may have joy in your posterity. I bless thy feet that they may be strong and stand in the Celestial Kingdom of our God; I say these things in the name of the eternal Godhead. Ahman. husbands who have been anointed may anoint their wives in the same manner.
The men are then crownd and they in turn crown their wives. Everyone then waves white hankercheifs to welcome the new Kings and Queens of Israel.
The wives wash the feet of their husbands and wipe their feet with their veil. They will anoint their masculine parts and bestow blessings upon them according to the dictations of the Spirit preparatory for burial.
by the Authority of the Patriarchal Priesthood which I hold and in the name of the Son, Jesus Christ; I lay my hands upon your head to give unto thee a special blessing of the Patriarchs declaration of the names of thr heavenly Parents, which they must call upon to be admitted into the highest degree of the Celestial Kingdom;; In the name of the eternal Godhead. Aman.
This ends the Endowment done in the Temple at Zodiak. There was also an Endowment of the Seers, also called the Patriarchal Endowment which shall not be revealed at this time. In the Endowment of the Seers there is the removing of the Melchizedek articles including the Garments, the revealing of the sign of the Dove and the other Patriarchal signs and tokens, the revealing of the Keys of the Urim and Thummim, the Keys of Translation, the Keys of bypassing the degrees and the singing of the Divine names, the birthing of Holy Children and the Keys of inlightenment are revealed, which will be delivered unto the righteous even if they do not receive this endowment in mortlity. That is the promise of the Lord.
Sig J. Hawley
"After a person has faith in Christ, repents of his sins, and is baptized for the remission of his sins and receives the Holy Ghost, (by the laying on of hands), which is the first Comforter, then let him continue to humble himself before God, hungering and thirsting after righteousness, and living by every word of God, and the Lord will soon say unto him, `Son, thou shalt be exalted.' When the Lord has thoroughly proved him, and finds that the man is determined to serve Him at all hazards, then the man will find his calling and his election made sure, then it will be his privilege to receive the other Comforter, which the Lord hath promised the Saints, as is recorded in the testimony of St. John....
"Now what is this other Comforter? It is no more nor less than the Lord Jesus Christ Himself; and this is the sum and the substance of the whole matter; that when any man obtains this last Comforter, he will have the personage of Jesus Christ to attend him, or appear unto him from time to time, and even He will manifest the Father unto him, and they will take up their abode with him, and the visions of the heavens will be opened unto him, and the Lord will teach him face to face, and he may have a perfect knowledge of the mysteries of the Kingdom of God; and this is the state and place the ancient Saints arrived at when they had such glorious visions--Isaiah, Ezekiel, John upon the Isle of Patmos, St. Paul in the three heavens, and all the Saints who held communion with the general assembly and Church of the Firstborn." - TPJS
[HOLY GHOST IN A PROBATIONARY STATE]
Joseph also said that the Holy Ghost is now in a state of Probation which if he should perform in righteousness he may pass through the same or a similar course of things that the Son has. - Words of Joseph Smith
8 Also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, whowould have received it with all their hearts, shall be heirs of that kingdom;
9 For I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.
- D&C 137
And I prophecy that the day will come when you will say Oh that we had given heed but look now upon our public works the store schoolhouse for instance the Simoon of the Desert has passed over it the people will not hearken nor hear And bondage Death and destruction are close at our heels The Kingdom will not be broken up but Judgements awaits man we shall be scattered and driven gathered again & then dispersed reestablished & driven abroad and so on until the Ancient of days shall sit and the kingdom and power thereof shall the be given to the Saints and they shall possess it forever and ever, which may God hasten for Christs sake Amen. - Words of Joseph Smith
What is man? He is an immortal being. He is a part of the Deity. He is the son of God, and God is his Father; and he has come here to work out his salvation and accomplish the thing he came into existence for. We have come here to build up the kingdom of God, to establish correct principles, to teach the world righteousness, and to make millions of the human family happy--even all who will listen to the principles of eternal truth. We are here to introduce correct doctrine, to introduce correct morals, to introduce correct philosophy, to introduce correct government, and to teach men how to live and how to die--how to be happy in this world and in the world which is to come, and to lay the foundation for eternal lives in the eternal worlds.
What is man? A god, even the son of God, possessing noble aspirations, holy feelings, that may be governed by virtuous principles, possessing elevated ideas, wishing to realize everything that God has destined to submit to all his laws, to endure every kind of privation and affliction and suffering, as seeing Him that is invisible, looking for a city that hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God,--feeling to live for that purpose, and that alone.
This is what man is, if he lives the religion of heaven, and performs faithfully those things God has appointed him to do, that he may increase from intelligence to intelligence, and go on with that eternal progression, not only in this world, but in worlds without end. - John Taylor
Translation of John’s Vision of the New Jerusalem
By one of the Tree Nephites
1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there were no more seas; only one great continent.
2 And I John saw the holy city, one of the New Jerusalems, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband; yea it was filled with a beautiful people.
3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven like thunder saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. For all shall be inheritors of those Kingdoms they desire, and earth life was only to learn and have bliss in opposition!
4 And the Gods shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and kiss them; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. For behold they are in perfect balance between the fullness and space; living not in pure being but in a heavenly realm.
5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. Ye are inheritors of divine hand held computers, which have an appearance like unto a smooth flat white stone; and through them ye shall all be connected forever and ye shall have before you all the knowledge of the Gods. This stone shall read thy thoughts and present material before you ask it, both to enjoy and for thy knowledge.
6 It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Wherefore I John saw all people go up unto waters of light and bath and frolic in them, and you could drink from it also being completely pure and all beings that enter therein being cleaned both inside and out and transformed into pure Gods.
7 He that cometh shall inherit all things; and I will take his hand, I will be his God, and he shall be my son; for even women shall be as brothers, and all shall be comfortable one with another, there being no division. Yea all hearts will be changed and all minds opened like a book, and all people to see that they are all alike, and they shall fall on each other’s shoulders, forgive and be transformed into new beings. They shall stand in unity as pillars in the Temple of God, and they shall eat manna which shall mimic all good tastes.
8 And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God,
9 Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal; for there were lights within it, reflecting within it, so that the light permeated the walls, but one could also see individual lights of many levels, like unto a city unimaginable in size.
10 And it had a wall great and high in which the lights were, and it had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: and signs thereon wherefore God said unto me, behold those who see these signs come into remembrance of taking them upon themselves before they were born. Those who pride themselves in the signs and tokens shall be ashamed when they see all people being assisted in giving them; defeating the purpose of their secret combination; for it was not for to be a secret, but to bring people in remembrance of their pre-mortal state, which is a key to happiness in mortal life.
12 On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates were these tribes and their signs. I asked a question of God, how is it that all people are Israel? Wherefore God saith unto me; mine son John, ye have seen all these things and know not?
13 Behold there were no twelve tribes, it is a story that I invented, the way a man writes a novel; they were to symbolize different aspects of man, and all in their pre-mortal state chose their tribe after sitting around us and listening to it. In this way when one people learned of these tribes and flattered themselves as being their heirs, I could write the Book of Mormon later and flabbergast them that the people of the Isles of the sea are also Israel. For all people are Gods chosen people black and white, bond and free, male and female, effeminate and masculine, sinners and saints.
14 And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb; Mary, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Elizebeth, Thomas, Shalome, Peter, Mary and Areah.
15 And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof.
16 And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal, for it is a cube; and within it are ever flowing fountains and giant gardens and arched ceilings you cannot see the top thereof, as well as grand mansions stacked like apartments with their own gardens and balconies, and in the center Garden which cannot be seen across or the height thereof, there is a beautiful building with a throne and two trees of life; however beautiful of a structure it is, it is not a temple, for there are no guards, and the man sitting upon the throne is the true temple thereof.
17 And he measured the outside wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.
18 And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass; reflecting the eternally burning lamps of that city.
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, citrine; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it was transparent glass; so that while on the road you could see the gardens far below.
22 And I saw no temple but that building with a throne therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it; and the gardens the heavenly Eden.
23 And the city had no need of a sun, neither of moons, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof that lighteth the eternally burning lamps; wherefore it can fly anywhere in the cosmos, and nothing can hold it.
24 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it; for every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that the divine government is the best situation for the happiness of man.
25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there; and even while in space there shall be no need to close them, for all those who are purified will have the ability to transmit themselves through space, and come and go to worlds they pass as they please. Now at that time man shall see that every earth is glorified and all people immortal, for this is the true heaven and not the dream that man entered. For when all awoke on a new heaven and a new earth, they awoke from dreaming the dream of mortality, and they came unto their senses and saw their lord and grasped his hand.
26 At that time man shall see that time and the world, and the battle of light and darkness were all an illusion and that this has been done in an eternal and dynamic universe of universes forever backwards. For behold man is as immortal as the matter of this new true infinite universe, as immortal as all other intelligences, and as immortal as God and existence itself, we have never been created nor will we ever be destroyed. Those who are the Sons of perdition, who are not found in the city, have merely been sent back into the dream, to be the Lord of Time for another illusion game.
26 Now they when seeing this the true reality shall bring the glory and honor of the nations into it; or in other words the variety and bliss they learned and enjoyed within the illusion game.
27 And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life, which are all people in touch with that spark within them; which all shall be when they awake. And behold no other ship or being shall come up against them, for in this true reality the Gods are an infinite empire of peace and love. Wherefore they have set up the Kingdoms and cities and planets of this reality to cater to all tastes and personalities; for these are the Eternal Worlds. The same society we enjoy here is there coupled with eternal glory, and no one is bared from embracing anyone else, of any Kingdom.
28 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb within the city.
29 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, there were the trees of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. For when ye partook of a leaf ye would begin to remember all things forever backwards, and ye would know all those ye interacted with both good and bad, are thy most close lovers in the Eternal Worlds.
30 And there shall be no more curses; but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him, both robots and those who love to serve and make love:
31 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. For a divine being can manifest his or her thoughts on the skin; wherefore it is in their minds to make love, and it can be seen and their longing appreciated unto action of the most tender kind.
32 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. Even infants who died in the womb and did not reincarnate, shall be instantly adults in the true reality and they shall fill their time with creative works on the scale of worlds; others shall fill their time with love and preparing spirits to go into the game who have been appointed Gods over them, and some will serve and all will do and manifest what Kingdom their heart desires for ever and ever; until they play another game and become as little children unto appointed parent Gods.
33 And he said unto me, these sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. For every true messenger who doth not only speak unto the God within him, but speaketh unto physical Gods, knows these things. Amen.
"Sarah"
Sarah, queen of light
In all thy beauty bright
Shine on us here
And with thy silver beam
Unlock the gates of dream
Rise bright and clear
On earth and sky and sea
Oh great Olea
It's spell shall cast
Wherever leaf may grow
Whatever I might know
Till all be past
O secret queen of hours
With thy enchanted power
We ask your boon
May thy favor fall
Upon tru faithfull All
O Lady Moon
"Virgin Of the World"
"Holy Earth, the virgin, beautified herself for Holy heaven
Heaven, the lofty God, planted his knees on Wide Earth
Pored the seed of the heroes Tree and Reed into her womb
Sweet Earth, the fecund cow, was impregnated with the rich seed of Heaven
Joyfully did Earth tend to the giving birth of the plants of life
Luxuriantly she brought forth rich produce, and gave birth to wine and honey."
Sumer Poem
"A New Age"
"It will be a new world, a new church , a new age that my people will usher in these last days. We now are as I was during the passion of my beloved son, in anguish and despair. Mother! was his final cry as it is the final cry of all humanity in these days of labor.
Behold my children, the age of refreshing has come and truth is born this very hour . I have begun to gather my devotees to the centerplace of a higher conciousness. Through them I will shine as the sun after the great purification. Thy Mother is gathering all under her wings if they but would remember me.
The prideful and the haughty will be cast down as I aproach my proper seat in the hearts of the nations. I will ride the praise into the very chambers of the ringed one and we shall become one to embrace the many. Pray for that day that my children may rise to grace and love's embrace. It will be a new church for a new world and the Incarnate Word will reign at last."
-adapted, Our Lady's Book, pages 10-11
Sunday, January 30, 2005
The Great Rite
Divine Mind/ Will -Gaia
Meeting-Full Moon
Color/Element-Red/Fire
Offering- Love, Lust
Mortal Mind/Will- Two initiates must be clothed in garments of white and a wooded area be set aside and sanctified for the rite.
A bed of cedar planks must rest upon the ground and three bowls of seeds be placed at the north. At North, South, East and West a lantern must be lit.
The Earth Initiate enters the space and lies upon the planks. Closing the eyes she whispers to the night sky.." Rain..Conceive!"
The Circle responds.."Let it Be"
The Heaven Initiate enters the space and stands at the foot of where earth lies and says.."I am he who made Heaven and Earth, who knotted together the mountains, and created all that exists"
The Circle Responds.."And so it is"
The Earth Initiate says.."Heaven and Earth join" four times
The Heaven Initiate Lays his self upon Earth and responds.."I am Heaven and you are earth"
The Circle turns their backs and says.."The storm of the Two Lands begin, Our Lord is in His House. Our Lord crosses over and Heaven rises upon Earth."
A Drum is slowly beaten and the circle moves around counterclockwise seven times with the count beginning at the north. Each turn represents Heaven entering the Seven Gates. Aloud it is counted " The King goes down One"
On the Seventh , the drum stops, the circle turns in and faces the sacred space, the Heaven Initiate stands up and proclaims.."I am in the midst of Heaven"
The Earth Initiate stands and replies.." The eternal life which thou seeketh, thou hast found. Day and Night be thou merry and full of the dance"
Heaven and earth embrace and exit the circle
The circle lifts hands and loudly shouts.."Great is this mystery! For without it the world would not hace existed"
Lyrics to, If you could hie to Kolob
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1. If you could hie to Kolob
In the twinkling of an eye,
And then continue onward
With that same speed to fly,
Do you think that you could ever,
Through all eternity,
Find out the generation
Where Gods began to be?
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2. Or see the grand beginning,
Where space did not extend?
Or view the last creation,
Where Gods and matter end?
Methinks the Spirit whispers,
"No man has found 'pure space,'
Nor seen the outside curtains,
Where nothing has a place."
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3. The works of God continue,
And worlds and lives abound;
Improvement and progression
Have one eternal round.
There is no end to matter;
There is no end to space;
There is no end to spirit;
There is no end to race.
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4. There is no end to virtue;
There is no end to might;
There is no end to wisdom;
There is no end to light.
There is no end to union;
There is no end to youth;
There is no end to priesthood;
There is no end to truth.
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5. There is no end to glory;
There is no end to love;
There is no end to being;
There is no death above.
There is no end to glory;
There is no end to love;
There is no end to being;
There is no death above.
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Text: William W. Phelps, 1792-1872
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